Distribution Supervisor

About the role

The Distribution Supervisor oversees and coordinates all activities in the warehouse/shipping department to maximize productivity on assigned shifts and areas. This includes planning, assigning and directing work, coordinating weekly Continuous Improvement (CI) meetings, addressing product and employee complaints, and resolving problems.

Responsibilities

• Planner, assigns, directs, reviews, and monitors work of supervised staff to maximize productivity warehouse and shipping department.
• Maintains inventory and product loss control, coordinates timely and accurate shipping and receiving, and ensures safety/operational guidelines are met.
• Establishes and monitors employees’ work schedules to meet needs of business.
• Recommends improvements to reduce cost and drive productivity within the department while achieving the targeted Sales to Service Goals.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains time and shipping records as required.
• Prepares reports for management review.
• Safeguards warehouse work areas by keeping them clean and organized at all times.
• Supervises and coordinates product rework activities.
• Collaborates with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Supervises and coordinates product rework activities.
• Provides supervision of assigned employees in scheduling and daily activities, ensuring effective selection, retention, feedback, disciplinary action and performance management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a minimum of 2 years plant experience in a warehouse setting.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Experience leading and following Safety/Security Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to follow all Sanitation and Quality Policies and Procedures, and report and follow through on any deficiencies.
• Lift truck certification or the ability to obtain a lift truck certification (Powered Industrial Trucks).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and computer-based applications, SAP a plus.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead others through change.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong team player and leader with the ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.

Qualifications

• Physical abilities includes the ability to walk, climb, kneel, stoop and lift up to 50 lbs for extended periods of time in a manufacturing facility.
• Environment includes, wet, cold, hot, humid, chemicals, high noise – controlled at TWA of 85dB, wear approved personal protective equipment.

Skills

• Effective employee training and instruction.
• Coaches, develops, engages and retains a team of employees.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$73,815 - $110,725 in the USA

Schedule

Not specified.

Accessibility

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EEO

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.