Supervisor, Distribution

Lead the operation of a Distribution Center in support of company goals, providing input and feedback on all operations processes to the DC Manager.

Responsibilities

• Provides departmental input to DC Manager for development of operating plans for warehouse and transportation operations, including facility, equipment, and staff.
• Identifies departmental financial resources necessary to support operating plans and provides cost justification for departmental spending; participates in the development of department operating budgets.
• Provides process improvement recommendations to DC Manager and implements process improvement action plans within the department.
• Conducts routine departmental analysis on functions, processes, asset utilization (equipment, resources, and labor) and communicates results to DC Manager.
• Leads associates to ensure full compliance with all safety and Hazmat rules and regulations, legal regulations, and human resource policies; ensures safety and security of associates, facility, equipment, and inventory relevant to the department. Reports safety and security discrepancies to DC Manager.
• Manages performance of Assistant Manager and/or hourly associates, including recognition, training, coaching, counseling, and corrective action when warranted.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred).
• 7+ years of experience working in a distribution center, including 3+ years of management experience.
• Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.
• May require certification.

Nature and Scope

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.
• Achieves planned results through decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
• Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.

Work Environment

• Typically located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing noticeable discomfort or moderate risk of accident or illness (e.g., temperature extremes, moving machinery, loud noises, fumes).
• Requires intermittent periods of continuous physical exertion, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that may be heavy (50+ pounds) or awkward.
• Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.