Work Environment:

The package center supervisor will work in an office environment where business casual attire is required. The environment is a fast-paced operations environment in which the ideal candidate will be able to take and respond to phone calls as well as manage computer programs and systems.

Job Summary:

• Supervises daily activities of drivers and package handlers to ensure that all assigned duties are accomplished safely and timely.
• Supervisors typically work Monday through Friday however, weekend work may be required based upon needs. Hours for the position may also vary as coverage of other areas may be necessary.
• The supervisor will be responsible for directing the work of others as well as managing and administering timecards.

Required Skills:

• Customer service skills (internal/external)
• Professional Phone etiquette
• Ability to work varying shifts, additional hours and/or overtime depending on service needs;
• Multi-tasking skills;
• Perform general office tasks such as paperwork, typing, and/or use of a computer, filing, calculating and use of telephone;
• Good cognitive reasoning skills;
• Self-motivation;
• Ability to create and manipulate Microsoft Office Excel spreadsheets, and use Microsoft Office Word to create and modify documents;
• Work cooperatively in a diverse work environment;
• Ability to direct the work of the other employees effectively;
• Verification and submittal of timecards;
• Perform other functions that may be assigned.
• Ability to manage stress and manage multiple tasks at one time;
• Demonstrated ability to build positive work relationships and work well with diverse groups, excellent conflict management skills.

Additional Skills:

• Previous Package Center or Phone Center experience, a plus.
• Previous supervisory experience, preferred.

Additional Comments:

• Candidate will only work 3 days/week guaranteed 16.5 hours per week - up to max of 20 per week.
• Modified benefits for health care – more out of pocket expense for FLEX supervisor.
• Candidate will have 3 discretionary days per year.
• Five paid holidays paid for the FLEX supervisor position - Thanksgiving, day after Christmas day, New Years Eve day, and New Years day.

Founded on a $100 loan in 1907, 2 teenage boys opened up a messenger service in a 6 by 17 foot office located just below the sidewalk on Second Avenue and Main Street in Seattle, WA. Messengers ran errands, carried notes, hand baggage, and delivered trays of food for customers. They also delivered packages, traveling by streetcars and bicycles for longer trips, and later using motorcycles.