Distribution Supervisor

Position Summary

The Distribution Supervisor position is expected to train in all areas of the warehouse to gain a high level of understanding of operational requirements. The position will be leading and overseeing day-to-day activities in a department while supervising associates. This position is responsible for managing the overall distribution process to ensure products are shipped accurately and timely to meet customer needs. The supervisor must function as a team leader, have a positive outlook, and will be expected to provide leadership to impact key initiatives.

We are looking for long-term leaders for this facility that can grow and advance within the company. Leaders that are willing to motivate, inspire, communicate, and recognize successes of others. Leaders that are willing to make difficult decisions and hold themselves accountable. Most importantly, leaders who lead by example, have integrity, and show empathy of others.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrate leadership ability with the ability to engage and motivate others.
• Good reasoning, conflict management, and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be trained in the technical aspects of the warehouse.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Must have regular, reliable, and predictable attendance. Travel is minimal.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, Power Point)

Primary Duties:

• Assigns and coordinates daily workload based on facility requirements, balancing, and shipping goals.
• Provide associates an engaged and inclusive culture by welcoming all backgrounds and celebrating their differences.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and have a strong sense of urgency to meet established deadlines.
• Provide associates a safe working culture where nothing takes a precedent over safety.
• Create a team culture filled with positivity that energizes others with encouragement and places a special emphasis of putting others before self.
• Build trust of associates through enhanced communication
• Ability to take initiative to correct issues without direction, offer solutions to problems and support a team effort
• Focus on creating unity through engaged relationships.
• Establishes measurable criteria to ensure desired results are obtained.

Education and Experience (preferred but not required):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Related Field
• Years of Related Work Experience: 3-5 Years

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Work overtime on the weekends if necessary
• Occasionally work alternate shifts
• Must be capable of sitting, standing, and/or walking for extended periods of time
• Required to work in a physical environment that is subject to temperature changes, movement of mobile and fixed equipment that require detailed hand movements and coordination, possible exposure to dust and other conditions associated with a warehouse operation
• The ability to handle a fast-paced environment that can be stressful and challenging