Distribution Supervisor

Job Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, development, coaching, certification, performance evaluation / feedback and discipline of hourly associates.
• Supervise daily operations required for the receipt, storage, and distribution of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Measure and manage the Department’s daily Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance.
• Ensure Department maintains a vibrant safety program to include, pro-active safety initiatives, incident investigations, and facilitating an effective Department Safety Team.
• Support inventory control functions such as, annual physical inventory, FIFO (First In – First Out) date compliance, customer returns.
• Manage and support all daily expectations of planned, initiated, and ongoing COS programs.
• Develop and implement strategies to control cost and improve performance on department KPI’s.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Department of Transportation’s hazardous materials regulations
• Safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, ADA, etc.)
• Safety Data Sheet requirements
• Campus policies and procedures including payroll and handbook
• Raw materials and their equivalents
• Warehouse layout techniques
• Finished goods product line
• Employee counseling/coaching methods
• Fork truck operation

Education & Experience Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration strongly preferred
• Experience Required: Two to three years working in a large distribution center or manufacturing environment in a leadership role. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises Crew Leaders, Truck Drivers and Material Handlers across a designated shift Coach Material Handlers on use of SAPi/tablets. Advise Material Handlers on where to stock product. Advise and Instruct Material Handlers on product to consolidate Advise Material Handlers on where to pick product.