Off-Shift Distribution Supervisor

About the role

Position Summary

The Shift Supervisor-Distribution is a night shift position, responsible for leading, guiding and directing the day-to-day warehousing operations, which includes receiving, picking, packing and shipping activities to meet business and customer service objectives. The Supervisor is responsible for the safety of the employees, defining and escalating operational needs, making employee assignments, and problem solving to remove barriers for effective and efficient processing of work.

Responsibilities

• Review daily shift reports to identify priorities and manning needs.
• Work with Team Leads to plan work assignments and reallocate manning as needed.
• Assess priorities, monitor workflow and ensure production goals are met.
• Establish performance expectations, coach direct reports and follow up as needed.
• Ensure employees understand performance expectations and have access to appropriate training.
• Monitor employee training progress.
• Follow up as needed to reinforce policy, procedures, and work instruction adherence.
• Document performance exceptions for employee evaluations.
• Issue employee disciplines as needed.
• Manage employee attendance, timecard completion, and vacation approvals/coverage levels.
• Demonstrate broad and comprehensive knowledge of operation processes and procedures.
• Demonstrate skills to analyze, justify, coordinate, and implement continuous improvement ideas.
• Support continuous improvement ideas by developing and implementing action plans and following through for completion.
• Coach and mentor Team Leads to achieve high performance.
• Demonstrate high level of oral, written, and listening communication skills to interact with internal and external customers, suppliers, and other company contacts.
• Monitor to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
• Adhere to the company’s Quality and Environmental policies.

Requirements

• High School graduate

Qualifications

• Able to handle multiple competing tasks and priorities, and perform quality work efficiently with minimal supervision
• Associate or Bachelors Degree (Business or related field)
• Able to work required hours which may include weekends and holidays
• Knowledge of distribution / warehousing process
• Strong verbal / written communication skills
• Problem Solving skills
• Microsoft Office applications
• Red Prairie and/or SAP Experience

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Benefits start on first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
• 10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation.
• Paid parental leave at one year of service.
• Employee discounts on products and services.
• Education expense reimbursement, eligible to apply at first day of employment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.