Materials Handler Supervisor

This position is located in the Receiving/Distribution area of the Logistics Service at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), VA Medical Center, in Leeds, MA. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of functions, including determining workflow, develops/oversees development plans for storage, verifies space, consolidates materials, ensure changes are shown in blueprints/schematics.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major duties and responsibilities will include: Consolidates materials and provides maximum space utilization and protection of materials; Plans and reviews priorities to ensure supply, equipment, tools, and employees are assigned for each task. Identifies resource needs to overcome obstacles. Recommend changes to schedules, priorities and work sequences in planning work assignments. Supervising work through subordinates leads in the oversight of one or more product lines in a large warehouse. Assigning workflow for timely performance of assignments; Inspects completed work for quality and compliance with original requirements; Conduct performance ratings, training, disciplinary actions, changes and changes in performance standards Investigate grievances and complaints, resolve informally and notify supervisors. Communication between departments, employees, and customers Ensures the safe receipt, storage and movement of hazardous and toxic materials and substances. Serves as the senior leader of warehouse projects. Manage receipt and delivery of supplies, expendable and non-expendable equipment. Develop plans for storage and stock arrangement. Verifies the space utilization. Provides technical direction to maintain the warehouse in a neat, clean and orderly manner. Selects specific storage locations within framework of general warehousing plan; Maintains appropriate documentation for tracking and reporting on work assignments. Maintain work reports, records, and appropriate documentation. Subject matter expert on relevant regulatory requirements. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; Full - Time, 6:30am - 3:00pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.