Distribution Supervisor, Nights

About the role

Average shifts are 12 hours long, with a 2-2-3 rotation schedule. The role is based in Harrisonville, MO.

Responsibilities

• Schedules appropriate labor to meet daily workload demands of business and achieve on-time, accurate order shipping and receiving.
• Generates and reviews daily reports to determine daily and weekly workload volumes.
• Evaluates and resolves business and technical issues with Warehouse Management System, equipment, and facility.
• Provides visible leadership in warehouse management and ensures that technicians are actively involved in improving warehouse performance while setting appropriate targets and departmental objectives.
• Manages administrative tasks involved with approving time-off requests, maintaining attendance books, writing performance evaluations, conducting counseling sessions, and facilitating weekly departmental meetings.
• Administers departmental Action Register process improvement program to continually improve performance in the areas of safety, efficiency, accuracy, and housekeeping.
• Conducts daily walk-through of distribution center to evaluate and address housekeeping needs.
• Interacts with vendors in coordinating equipment service or repairs, and places orders for supplies.
• Conducts departmental safety training, new hire training, and cross-trains team members in various positions within the DC to achieve optimum workforce flexibility.
• Evaluates processes and establishes SOP’s to foster and achieve ongoing improvements within the DC operation.
• Supervises and provides development and training for technicians and support team.
• Accurately and consistently manages forklift pre-operation checklist process in verifying the completion of all pre-shift inspections and ensures regulatory compliance with assets of Company.
• Conducts interviews and makes recommendations for candidates in new hire process and for temporary labor.
• Actively promotes teamwork and a participative approach to running a business and directly resolves people issues successfully.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2-3 years supervisory experience in a distribution / warehousing environment required.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning System such as SAP, Oracle or JE Edwards strongly desired.

Qualifications

• Previous supply chain, distribution or materials management experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Lean or continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Experience in CPG industry a plus.