1. Tell me do you work well on a team? How would you define teamwork?
I do work well in a team setting, I would describe teamwork by comparing it to a flock of geese, we as a group will function better if we all work together, but any one of us should be able to lead, if given the opportunity.
2. Tell me what does quality work mean to you?
It means doing the job completely and accurately the way the customer wants it.
3. Do you have any questions for me regarding this job?
Always have some questions prepared. Questions prepared where you will be an asset to the organization are good. How soon will I be able to be productive? And what type of projects will I be able to assist on? Are examples.
4. Please tell me do you have supervising experience?
I do, I have led to warehouses in the recycling industry for a combination of about 7 years.
5. Explain me why do you want to work for our Warehouse team?
I am very much enjoying the logistics field and I feel like that I can even progress more within logistics. maybe I could become an buyer sooner than later.
6. Please explain how do you handle stressful situations?
I would handle the situation with the knowledge of the job that I have learned in the past.
7. Tell me why should we hire you as Warehouse Supervisor?
No disrespect to the other, but I am the best suitable candidate for the job.
8. Where do you see your career in five years as Warehouse Supervisor?
Manager is my goal lofty goals perpetuate Discouragement one goal at a time keeps you moving.
9. Tell me what experience do you have in a warehouse?
I have no current experience in a warehouse but I have worked with the company and understand the products and I am very detail oriented which I feel would be an assest to this dept.
10. Tell us how do you stay organized?
By keeping a safe workplace and environment to do the proper job.
11. Tell me why do you want to work for our company?
I have been working here for 13 years and I have gone to the top within my job. I feel now I am up for the task of a change to management.
12. Explain me what do you consider the essential qualities for a supervisor?
In your interview answer include these key competencies or skills that apply to all supervisor jobs. Planning and organizing, problem-solving, decision-making, delegating, motivating, influencing, communicating and managing conflict.
13. What kind of salary do you need as Warehouse Supervisor?
A loaded question. This is a nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, That's a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position?
In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range.
14. Explain about a time when you had to think strategically?
I think a good example of strategic thinking could be demonstrated when I had to help my team overcome obstacles dealing with shipping, and getting the proper weight onto the trucks, we were having difficulty making weight with cardboard bales and had to devise a plan to rotate bales in different patterns to accomplish this goal.
15. Please explain about a time you had to coach an employee to perform a task?
Coaching and developing others is part of the supervisor function. Supervisor interview questions about the development of employees should include your ability to agree on the outcomes and methods of coaching with the employee, to explain and demonstrate task performance, to observe and provide constructive feedback.
16. What can you offer me that another person can not?
This is when you talk about your record of getting things done. Go into specifics from your résumé and portfolio; show an employer your value and how you'd be an asset.
Suggested answer: “I'm the best person for the job. I know there are other candidates who could fill this position, but my passion for excellence sets me apart from the pack. I am committed to always producing the best results. For example…”
17. Tell me what is the largest amount of employees you have supervised?
The largest amount of employees I have supervised is 40 employees in the production and maintenance process.
18. Suppose if hired, how do you intend on making a difference with us?
Firstly I will review the structure of the departure and see how it operates and start doing the changes that a very critical and that can save the cost for the company . Top priority areas that needs change.
19. Tell me a time you had to manage conflict within your department/team/group?
Your example can show how you identified the source of conflict, used the conflict situation as a constructive process to exchange opinions and ideas and clarify roles and responsibilities. Discuss how you kept the focus on the desired outcome rather than on personal grievances.
20. Tell me why do you want to work as Warehouse supervisor for this organisation?
Being unfamiliar with the organisation will spoil your chances with 75% of interviewers, according to one survey, so take this chance to show you have done your preparation and know the company inside and out. You will now have the chance to demonstrate that you've done your research, so reply mentioning all the positive things you have found out about the organisation and its sector etc. This means you'll have an enjoyable work environment and stability of employment etc – everything that brings out the best in you.
21. Explain me what experience do you have in this field and warehouse supervisor position?
Speak about specific matters that are relevant to the position you are applying for. If you do not have any specific experience, get them as close as you can.
If you are being asked this question from your employer, you can explain about your experience. Tell the employer what responsibilities you were performing in your previous job. You can tell about the programs you have developed and modules you have worked on. You can also tell about your achievements in different programs.
22. Please explain a time you had to introduce important change in your last job?
Your ability to persuade and influence your employees or team members to accept change is key.
Show how you were able to gain support and commitment from them by using the appropriate communication style, by listening and responding to concerns and questions, by asking for their help and commitment and by providing support.
23. Please tell me do you have an understanding of lean six sigma?
Generally - I have completed yellow belt training which allowed me to do an improvement project within my department when I was at Leinster. I was the facilitator for my team which introduced a storage at heights methodology in the warehouse whilst increasing storage space by 33%. This was a top ten finalist in the WA chamber of minerals and energy 2010 awards.
24. Explain me an example of an emergency situation that you faced. How did you handle it?
The internet lines to the region were cut taking our operations off line. We still had the requirement to run end of day and transfer the financial information to corporate. In order to complete our day I used the hot spot feature on my cell phone plan to allow us to access the company network remotely. This enabled us to finish running the end of day requirements and resulted in no impact to our customers.
25. Explain what would you like to be doing five years from now?
The safest answer contains a desire to be regarded as a true professional and team player. As far as promotion, that depends on finding a manager with whom you can grow. Of course, you will ask what opportunities exist within the company before being any more specific: “From my research and what you have told me about the growth here, it seems operations is where the heavy emphasis is going to be. It seems that's where you need the effort and where I could contribute toward the company's goals.” Or, “I have always felt that first-hand knowledge and experience open up opportunities that one might never have considered, so while at this point in time I plan to be a part of [e.g.] operations, it is reasonable to expect that other exciting opportunities will crop up in the meantime.”
26. Please explain have you ever been caught stealing, or better yet, have you ever stole anything?
I guess everyone takes a pen or paper or little things like that. But other than that, NO. I have never stole from my employers or better yet, from anyone.
Getting to close/attached to my team members makes it difficult to discipline them but I am improving and are getting better.
Try to include improvements that are relevant to the job. A wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement. Have some good ones in handy to mention in this circumstance.
Employers tend to look for goal-oriented applicants. Show a desire for continuous learning by listing your non-work related hobbies. Regardless of what hobbies you choose to present, remember that the goal is to prove self-sufficiency, time management, and motivation.
Everyone should learn from his mistake. I always try to consult my mistakes with my friends and relatives, especially with elder and experienced persons.
29. Warehouse Supervisor Operational and Situational Job Interview Questions:
☛ What interests you about working at our facility?
☛ How you stay updated on your professional and technical knowledge?
☛ How many employees did you supervise at your previous position?
☛ What were your responsibilities at your previous facility?
☛ How would you ensure the accuracy of shipment and inventory transactions?
☛ What warehouse software packages have you used before?
☛ What's the most challenging aspect of managing warehouse staff?
☛ Describe a time you delivered bad news to your team. How did you handle it?
☛ Describe a time you had to resolve an unexpected problem.
☛ What's your approach to giving constructive feedback?
☛ Describe a time you made a colleague feel important.
☛ If you delegated a task, and a colleague refused to do it, what would you do?
☛ What would you do if you caught a fellow employee stealing products?
☛ Describe a time you led a group project. What was the goal? What was the outcome?
☛ What metrics do you use to measure the performance of your team?
☛ Have you ever suggested a way to cut costs, increase revenue, or improve efficiency?
☛ Talk about the last time you performed a task that was not in your job description.
Reduction in supplies and costs, adding a sanitation staff member reduced the need for high paying associates, less wasted time. Improved cleanup.
Not following procedures. Discussed with the person first. Then emailed daily requirements to individual so could have evidence if went further. It did so there was a verbal warning, then note to file and ended up on a performance improvement plan.
I had a good relationship with the VP, we communicated daily. The amount of time depended on projects, tasks at hand, general process,
33. Please explain about a time an employee made a significant mistake. What action did you take?
This is a behavioral or situational interview question. You are expected to provide an example of how you successfully managed a difficult employee or team member.
In your answer to this supervisor interview question focus on your ability to communicate openly to understand the cause of the mistake. To discuss with the employee how it can be prevented from happening again. To view the mistake as a learning opportunity to improve future performance.
34. Please explain me a difficult situation you have overcome in the workplace?
Conflict resolution, problem solving, communication and coping under pressure are transferable skills desired by many employers.
Answering this question right can help you demonstrate all of these traits.
• Use real-life examples from your previous roles that you are comfortable explaining
• Choose an example that demonstrates the role you played in resolving the situation clearly
• Remain professional at all times – you need to demonstrate that you can keep a cool head and know how to communicate with people
35. Why did you leave your last job as Warehouse Supervisor?
Whatever the situation was from your previous job, you should always answer this question with a positive and enthusiastic response. If the reason for leaving your last job was redundancy, then you should talk about how your company had to restructure, instead of focusing on your own personal situation.
Under no circumstances should you criticise your previous employer, as this will appear unprofessional.
