Distribution Center Supervisor

About This Role

Lead and develop a team of hourly team members in a distribution center, establishing daily production goals and monitoring performance to ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible leadership and drive a motivated, positive, productive workforce to ensure safety and quality standards are met
• Establish daily production goals and monitor intraday performance to achieve these goals
• Participate in root cause analysis to identify problems and seek opportunities for continuous improvement
• Identify, coach and develop team members through training, performance reviews, coaching, support and delegation
• Observe Team Member activities and work methods to recommend areas of opportunity
• Prepare and plan daily, weekly, and monthly to identify and prioritize action steps, set timelines, and allocate resources
• Communicate policies to team members, maintaining compliance, consistency, and taking corrective action when needed
• Coordinate and monitor production standards, and develop programs to improve operational throughput
• Assist in training team members on distribution processes and equipment
• May lead or serve on cross-functional teams to develop network best practices focused on process improvement and leadership development

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years in a multi-shift distribution center experience
• Ability to lead and develop people utilizing excellent communication skills
• Ability to build relationships at various levels and influence decisions
• Working knowledge of logistics processes and methods to include flow, cost efficiencies, MHE equipment, safety and quality
• Analytical skills to include problem identification and resolution
• Working knowledge of a Windows based computer environment with the ability to develop and communicate reporting
• Working knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and labor management systems
• Flexibility and willingness to change direction and focus as business needs dictate
• Ability to work any shift and or department as required
• Ability to work additional hours and or days as needed, particularly during high volume periods

Qualifications

• Some college is preferred. Combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years in a multi-shift distribution center experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits