Distribution Center Supervisor

About the role

The Distribution Center Supervisor serves as a front-line supervisor and maintains daily production flow for outbound operations through motivating and managing DC Associates on the outbound team. In this role, the DC Supervisor will have a direct impact on the continuous improvement process to improve accuracy, increase efficiency, and reduce costs. This position will be working on the DC front-line operations (picking/checking orders) approximately 40 – 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily production flow for outbound operations through motivating and managing DC Associates on the outbound team.
• Have a direct impact on the continuous improvement process to improve accuracy, increase efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Work on the DC front-line operations (picking/checking orders) approximately 40 – 50% of the time.
• DC LEADERSHIP: DC metrics are met, including DC lines filled per hour above 22, order accuracy at 99.6% of lines shipped.
• Exceptional Client Experience: Go above and beyond to provide an Exceptional Client Experience.
• Problem Solving: View problems as exciting challenges and resolve them for the benefit of all stakeholders involved.
• Strategy: Have a clearly defined and well-communicated strategy for the program/product line/division you are responsible for, which you execute to drive overall success.
• Team Management: Be an exceptional coach, leader, and mentor for your associates.

Requirements

• 3 years of distribution experience.
• 1 year of supervisory experience.
• A valid driver’s license and ability to travel by car and plane to meetings and events.
• Certified (at time of hire or within 3 months of hire) to operate forklift, reach truck, stock picker, WAV picker, pallet jack, and other material handling equipment.
• Successfully clear a background check through applicable pharmaceutical boards and pass a designated representative certification course as soon as eligible and maintain these clearances on an ongoing basis.
• Ace (Associate) degree in Business, Logistics, or closely related field.
• 3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical environment (to be eligible for the pharmaceutical board certification).

Qualifications

• Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Knowledge of distribution center operations and procedures.
• Experience with material handling equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous PTO Program, Paid Sick Leave, 8 paid holidays, and an anniversary day to celebrate your work anniversary.
• 401k program, Long-term disability, Short-term disability, and other supplemental benefits.

Pay

Typical new hire salary offers fall within the minimum to midpoint of a pay range for many candidates. Any offer extended to a candidate will be based upon their unique set of knowledge, skills, education, and experience as well as internal equity.

Schedule

• Monday and Friday: Start time at 10am until completion of duties.
• Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: Start time at 9:15am until completion of duties.

Who we are

Burkhart Dental Supply is a full-service dental supply company founded on three major principles: integrity, knowledge, and our client’s success. In addition to supplies, we offer equipment and technology, service and repair, practice consulting, and office planning and design. We are a family and employee-owned industry leader proudly led by President Lori Burkhart Isbell, the fifth-generation granddaughter of Founder William E. Burkhart, DDS. Headquartered in Tacoma, Washington, Burkhart has 400 associates, ten regional divisions in nineteen locations, and three distribution centers.

We pride ourselves on being an honest and ethical business partner and doing what's right for our clients. Holding ourselves accountable and investing in our Associate’s education and training increases their clinical, business, and technical expertise. This helps keep our clients informed. It also helps them make knowledgeable business decisions that contribute to their long-term success.

Please visit our website: https://www.burkhartdental.com/career-opportunities

Burkhart is an EEO/AAP Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

At Burkhart Dental Supply, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment allows us to better serve our customers and our associates. Through varying backgrounds, points of view, and experiences, we come together to provide products and services of the highest quality, reliability, and integrity across a diverse spectrum of customers. We believe that what each person brings to the table, as we stand shoulder to shoulder with those we serve, will allow us to do great things for our community.