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City of Georgetown
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor
FLSA Category: Non-exempt Effective Date: 10/01/2012
Revision Date: 03/28/2014
SUMMARY: Oversees the day-to-day operations of the electric and main warehouses. Supervises warehouse staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of
the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties
performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable
accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to,
the following:
Recommends for hire, supervises, trains, and develops staff through review of performance data, conferences,
training and performance review.
Issues warehouse stock to city departments; enter disbursements into inventory tracking system to ensure items
are disbursed to proper accounts and projects.
Checks stock to determine inventory level; creates purchase orders to restock warehouse inventory stock items;
places requisitions based on material needs communicated by warehouse personnel.
Coordinates and oversees warehouse bi annual inventories.
Processes incoming stock by inspecting conditions of items, may perform operations checks on equipment;
comparing count/measure of items to purchase order and packing listings; noting/resolving discrepancies;
correcting the shortages and obtaining credits; entering stock received into inventory tracking system; ensuring
the payment process is initiated.
Creates bids for warehouse stock items, researches state contracts for purchasing warehouse items; assists
departments with questions about bidding.
Orders special items for warehouse; coordinates and place special orders for AMI and T&D departments.
Coordinates all electric warehouse projects to include stock yard clean ups and reorganizations of stock.
Organizes surplus vehicle and equipment auctions and disposes of or schedules pickup for items that cannot be
resold.
Performs warehouse facilities duties, including cleaning, making minor repairs, maintaining landscape around
electric yard; and ensuring the facility is in compliance with safety codes.
Solicits quotes on new stock items and researches new products; contacts vendors regarding past due deliveries.
Provides back up for Warehouse Works during deliveries and absences.
Manages safety by maintaining compliance with safety guidelines, reporting discrepancies, and recommending
corrective action to ensure safety in the warehouses for issues that are beyond authority level.
Maintains information on safety training meetings and participates in development of topics.
Coordinates and oversees receipt, delivery and tracking of materials for special events.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
High school diploma or equivalent. Five years of full-time of warehouse, material handling, or electrical warehouse
experience. Two years of the required experience must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Knowledge of:
Fundamental inventory control procedures.
Warehouse procedures.
Water, wastewater, electric and other products used by a municipality.
Supervisory and leadership techniques and principles.
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City practices, policies and procedures; federal and state laws, rules and regulations related to purchasing.
Skill in:
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Reading and comprehending office memos, warning labels, and department procurement requisitions.
Performing basic mathematical functions.
Interpreting policies and procedures.
Typing 40 wpm, performing simple data entry & retrieval.
Using computers and related software applications.
Using various types of equipment.
Maintaining technical knowledge regarding material handling, shipping and receiving of inventory.
Operating various pieces of large equipment.
Performing detailed work.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class C Texas driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision,
hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
Some exposure to weather extremes while receiving and delivering. Must be able to lift 60 pounds and balance on a
ladder.