Senior Warehouse Supervisor

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world - 25 million children twice a day - making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird's complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Blue Bird Warehouse, this role is responsible for directing the efficient and cost-effective operation of our warehouse and logistics activities. You will ensure the smooth and compliant flow of goods from suppliers to customers, overseeing inventory management, supply chain operations, and team leadership. This role is responsible for spearheading strategic changes to our operations, while ensuring that our day-to-day operations remain uninterrupted.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the overall warehouse deliverables including staff performance and goals (quality, safety, cost, delivery, productivity, operations schedule, people/morale)

• Establish and modify daily work assignments and schedules considering operational needs

• Manage shipping, receiving, warehouse metrics (e.g. dock audits, dock aging, transactions, etc.)

• Develop and execute process improvement projects and initiatives to drive operational effectiveness

• Support inventory control (cycle count) by ensuring all activities are performed to meet requirements

• Ensure all outbound orders are picked and shipped within established schedules, meeting or exceeding quality and accuracy standards

• Ensure that all inbound freight is properly accounted for by verification of items received to the shipping documents, inspect items received for damage. Put-away freight in a timely manner

• Work with the purchasing and accounts payable groups to take necessary corrective action in the event of a discrepancy

• Perform other related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of warehouse operations and transportation methods (i.e., shipping, receiving, small package, LTL and truckload freight)

• Excellent leadership skills

• Ability to lead and work with employees in a team-based environment

• Problem-solving skills: listening to, interpreting, and meeting the needs of others; diagnosing and rectifying problems

• Strong verbal and written communication

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE:

• Minimum of 3 years' supervisory/lead experience in warehouse/materials/logistics setting

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Fast-paced warehousing environment with exposure to heat, cold and noise

• Must be able to work with diverse workforce

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods on solid surfaces in a warehouse setting

• Ability to work follow-up on special situation, during weekend, evenings and holidays as needed

• The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Blue Bird's winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.