HomeMember LoginUpdate ProfileContact UsSite Map
Member BenefitsJoin PTDAAbout the IndustryPTDA Store
  PTDA
About PTDAMeetings & EventsEducationMarket TrendsIndustry Solutions

Advanced Search


Relationship Management

Best Practices Project

Sales Management

Operations Management

Cost Savings Programs

Industry Formats

Human Resources
 

Skills Sets and Training
 

Employee Performance Improvement Tool Kit
 

Career Progression Ladders, Job Descriptions and Salary Ranges
 

Online Source Guide
 

Internship Guidelines
 

Best practices in Employee Retention
 

COBRA
Information For
Image  Distributors
Image  Manufacturers
Image  Customers
Image  Students

Print this page

Industry Solutions

Skills Sets and Training for PT/MC Distribution Employees

Warehouse Supervisor/Manager Skills

Learn more about the Warehouse Supervisor/Manager Job Description and Salary Ranges or click on the skill category below to connect to a list of training programs designed to build skills in that category.

Customer Service Skills
  • Excellent listening skills
  • Effective verbal communication skills
  • Effective written communication skills
Operation Management Skills
  • Ability to manage inventory, including auditing, forecasting and planning
  • Managing warehouse design & facilities
  • Implementing & maintaining safety initiatives
  • Operates forklift in compliance with OSHA regulations
  • Knowledge of logistics (carriers, shipping policies & procedures)
  • Knowledge of DOT rules & regulations
  • Lean principles
Sales Skills
  • Effective meeting facilitation skills
Human Resources Management Skills
  • Compliance with all employment laws, regulations & company policies (including sexual harassment
  • Hiring, developing and performance management
Product & Technical Knowledge Skills
  • Technical expertise & knowledge of company products
  • Ability to read basic catalog drawings & blueprints
General Skills/Qualities
  • Leadership, motivation, supervisory & managerial skills
  • Judgment & decision-making skills
  • Problem-solving & analytical ability
  • Multi-tasking
  • Strong project management skills
  • Time management skills
  • Superior organizational skills
  • Accuracy & attention to detail
  • Business math skills
  • Understands product numbers & alpha/numeric codes
  • Ethical standards
Computer Skills
  • Basic knowledge of MS Office suite
  • Knowledge of distribution software
  • Knowledge of inventory/warehouse management software

©2006-2012 PTDA. All Rights Reserved. Site designed and developed by ASI Web Services Group.