Hello all, Marty back with you at Warehouse and Operations as a Career. Its been busy, but busy is good. The first quarter of 2023 is gone. How’d you do, achieve all you’d planned for?  

Lets see, oh, I wanted to say something about the 2nd quarter real quick. Today we’ll be thinking about how hard a little change is and how accepting a little change can pay off for us and our families in a big way.  

This year, I know we’re only in week 14 right now, I’ve see or heard of 23 people quitting, no, that’s the wrong word. They all terminated themselves. I won’t waste our time and go through each one. But 19 of them were released for attendance, well, Looking at them it appears that consistently being tardy was the issue.  

Quick side story, I know this one large distribution facility that has a weekly attendance bonus program. Out of about 50 people, only 10 or 12 achieve it each week. Now get this though. Scheduled days off do not count against you & you have a 15min grace period at the beginning of the shift.  

Enough about that, I have a few opinions there.  

Ok, I have a bajillion questions to get to.  

A recurring question has been “Is a lead role or a supervisor position worth it”  Why would I want that responsibility”, “How can I become a front line supervisor”. I’ll say Absolutely to “Is a lead role or a supervisor position worth it” and then Why would I want that responsibility”, definitely to take care of your family by better earnings, remember we’ve learned over the years that more money comes with more responsibility, And as for how can I become a frontline supervisor, let’s look into it! 

Transitioning into a warehouse management role, such as a Supervisor at a distribution facility, can be both exciting and challenging. Lets look at a some tools, tips, and best practices to help you succeed in your new role: 

By focusing on these areas and consistently working to improve your skills, you’ll be well-prepared to succeed as a warehouse supervisor in a distribution facility. 

One of the hardest points for transition from the floor to the front line management team , or at least it was for me was Managing previous friendships and relationships when transitioning to a supervisory role can be challenging. It’s important to strike a balance between maintaining positive connections and establishing your authority as a leader. Here are some tips on how to handle this delicate situation: 

By following these tips, you can effectively manage the transition from peer to boss while maintaining positive relationships with your friends in the workplace. Remember that it’s crucial to prioritize your role as a leader and make decisions that benefit the entire team and organization. 

All that sounds simple right! It’s not, but it is doable, and can be a great part of our career path. You’ve heard me say a hundrend times, and I honestly believe that it is just fine to be the best at a position you love. Sanitation, being a forklift operator, an unloader, a pallet runner, any warehouse position can be a career, and a good one.  

I hope I mentioned something today that sparked a thought or two. If you have any questions please send us a message to [email protected], maybe even check out our FB or Twitter  @whseandops. 

Until next time, grow, be productive, prosperous, and above all stay safe.