Job Description

Who You Are

You promote and foster an environment where teamwork is a priority. You are collaborative within your team and across departmental boundaries when making decisions or taking suggestions. You like working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change at a moment’s notice.

You have a proven background in shipping and inventory management. You are open to and supportive of input from your team, and you regularly pitch in during busy times. Not only are you someone who can think outside the box, but you also thrive in helping others find new ways to approach solutions. A positive attitude is your driving force and something that you ensure permeates throughout your team. You know how to instill fun in the workplace while setting priorities and accomplishing daily goals.

You have a strong understanding of inventory movement and a proven track record of reducing shrinkage. You find great satisfaction in addressing inventory issues by thoroughly analyzing inventory systems across various departments and locations to identify the root cause of problems. Collaborating with your team to implement process improvements that prevent recurring issues is something you enjoy. Your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy are key drivers of your success.

Must Haves

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail; effective problem solving, organization, and time management skills
• Experience leading shipping and warehouse teams with inventory responsibility
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, Google Mail, and Google Calendar
• Strong background in inventory control and strong proficiency with MRP/ERP systems
• Thorough understanding and familiarity with international and hazardous goods shipping requirements
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required

Traits for Success

• Demonstrates a high level of tact and professionalism
• Able to foster working relationships while building trust with peers
• Proactively demonstrates leadership capabilities through leading by example, mentoring, and training

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree or higher with 3+ years related experience and/or training in a shipping/warehouse capacity, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven leadership experience over multiple years as a supervisor and/or manager within a shipping/warehouse environment.

About the Shipping and Warehouse Teams

Our Shipping and Warehouse Teams are quality-driven, flexible teams that work cohesively toward a common goal, foster a positive working atmosphere, and support one another to combine individual strengths and enhance overall team performance. 

Both teams excel in their roles, particularly during peak times. They take pride in their flexibility and ability to transition between functions, ensuring they are where the work is needed most. During the spring and summer months, we expand our workforce by bringing in seasonal workers. We are dedicated to training and assisting these seasonal employees to ensure that everyone has the best possible opportunity to succeed.

Both teams are hardworking, self-motivated, and effective groups that enjoy having fun along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1981, Vernier pioneers award-winning interfaces, sensors, software, and curriculum to transform how educators teach science and how students collect, analyze, and interpret scientific data. Vernier is registered as an Oregon Benefit Company. We have also been on the list of the 100 Best Places to Work in Oregon for over 20 years. Being on this list means that we are serious about our commitment to providing employees with a positive, professional, inclusive, equitable, and fun work environment. Vernier is owned by a Perpetual Purpose Trust, which empowers us to stay committed to our core mission and values and prioritize our social and charitable objectives far into the future

What We Can Offer You

At Vernier, we recognize the importance of maintaining a sustainable work-life balance. In addition to an amazing company culture, Vernier offers competitive pay, profit sharing, a generous employer contribution to your 401(k) retirement account, and exceptional benefits. We have an onsite fitness center, private shower facilities, and an indoor bike storage room. Vernier is located next to the Millikan Way MAX line, and we provide employer-paid commuter benefits to all eligible employees. We also offer training opportunities, tuition assistance, paid volunteer time, a generous PTO (paid time off) plan, along with paid sabbaticals.

Job Title: Shipping & Warehouse Supervisor

Department: Operations

Reports To: Operations Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

SUMMARY

Supervise all and Shipping and Warehouse personnel and functions to ensure accuracy of internal work orders and outgoing shipments while maintaining accurate inventory levels across both departments. This is a working supervisory position where most of the Supervisor’s day will be spent in each area working alongside the team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervises Shipping and Warehouse department operations.
• Sets daily priorities and coordinates employee activities.
• Oversee and optimize all inventory control processes, ensuring accurate tracking, reconciliation, and reporting of stock levels across all locations and systems.
• Develop and implement standardized inventory procedures, encompassing receiving, storage, distribution, and returns, to enhance efficiency and minimize discrepancies.
• Train and support team members in best practices for inventory handling, promoting accountability and attention to detail.
• Lead or contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve accuracy, and streamline inventory-related workflows.
• Works with the Operations Manager to make decisions regarding inventory, staffing, processes, procedures, and expenses related to each department, as well as the accurate processing of internal work orders and the proper shipment of customer orders.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve inventory, work order, and sales order management issues.
• Works closely with Buyer and Order Entry personnel to ensure smooth flow of information, transactions and orders.
• Works with multiple vendors to obtain necessary department supplies.
• Prepares international export documentation and assists customs, carriers, and customers with international shipping questions or problems.
• Ensures accurate and timely delivery of product transfers to contract manufacturers.
• Helps to coordinate and report shipping and warehouse data/metrics/errors.
• Collaborates with the team to utilize all available tools, data, and personnel to resolve issues, continually improve processes, and foster the best possible work environment.
• Coordinate, define, and implement standard operating procedures for all Shipping and Warehouse operations.
• May drive the company truck between warehouse locations. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. 
• May operate a forklift. A successful completion of Vernier's certification program is required. 
• Ability to safely use standard warehouse equipmentsuch as, but not limited to, hand truck, cart, or pallet jack. 
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance in accordance with scheduled work hours.
• Provides stellar customer service by maintaining professional working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Spends the majority of each day working alongside the team. 
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises employees in the Shipping and Warehouse Departments. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include:

• Oversee training of new and existing employees on departmental processes and procedures.
• Assign, direct, and evaluate performance.
• Establish clear and regular communication expectations.
• Motivate, coach, counsel, recognize/reward performance, set the tone of the group, address complaints, and discipline workers.
• Actively support the personal and professional growth of team members through regular feedback, coaching and developmental opportunities, including quarterly one-on-one meetings and timely performance reviews.
• Create opportunities for cross-functional teamwork and peer learning, breaking down silos and encouraging community building.
• Respond to challenges with patience, curiosity, and care, leading with a solutions-focused and human-centered approach.
• Serve as a mentor and role model for inclusive leadership, continually working to unlearn biases and create equitable pathways for all team members.
• Maintains and imparts a positive attitude on a daily basis. 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE . 

• Associate's degree or higher with 3-5 years related experience and/or training in a shipping/warehouse capacity, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven leadership experience over multiple years as a supervisor and/or manager within a shipping/warehouse environment.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. 
• Requires effective problem solving and strong communication skills, attention to detail, organization, and follow-through skills. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods, walk, climb, or balance. The employee is required to use their hands to finger, handle, or feel, and to frequently reach with their hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to manufacturing areas where the use of personal protective equipment is necessary, including safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional office equipment.

The noise level in the work environment is typical of a warehouse environment.

Vernier Science Education is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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