Distribution Supervisor

The Opportunity: Responsible for the efficient day-to-day operation of the warehouse with particular emphasis on managing warehouse associates and implementing warehouse action plans. Avantor is looking for a dedicated and proactive Distribution Supervisor to optimize our Tualatin Facilities team, delivering results against some of the most complex business and technology initiatives. This role will be a full-time position based out of our Tualatin distribution center. You will have the opportunity to be responsible for the efficient day-to-day operations of the warehouse with particular emphasis on managing warehouse associates and implementing warehouse action plans. If you have experience in managing financial packages and building carts – let’s talk! What we’re looking for Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: 5 years warehouse experience required with 1 years in leadership role Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Office including Excel and Word Preferred Qualifications College degree preferred Familiarity with computer systems, warehouse systems and computerized scanning equipment is a plus How you will thrive and create an impact Provides direct daily supervision of warehouse associates to ensure the safe, clean and efficient operation of the warehouse. Develops and implements shipping and receiving work schedules and assignments to ensure efficient operation. Applies sound communication and motivational techniques in supervising, coaching and disciplining employees. Directs and supervises all inbound and outbound shipments to ensure they are correct and carried out in a timely fashion. Tours the warehouse regularly to answer questions, evaluate operations and solve problems. Makes recommendations to the Operations Mgr on programs to improve warehouse operations. Allocates equipment so that it is utilized in the most efficient manner. Coordinates with the Maintenance Manager to ensure that a sound maintenance program is implemented. Interacts with other departmental management to achieve goals. Attends warehouse planning meetings. Ensures that all records and reports regarding warehouse activity are prepared on a timely basis and effectively maintained. Reviews operating goals and standards and monitor achievement. Supervises checking of outgoing and incoming freight for proper counts and codes. Reviews warehouse operations daily to ensure the warehouse is neat and well organized and that damage to product, equipment, and the facility is prevented. Ensures that all safety procedures and policies are followed. Operates in compliance with OSHA and other appropriate standards. Maintains stock locator system. Ensures proper stock rotation. Assists in conducting physical inventories and cycle counts as required. Assists in developing and maintaining the operational budget as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Why Avantor? Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science. The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor. We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today! EEO Statement: We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster. 3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy: By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation. Avantor®, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the biopharma, healthcare, education & government, and advanced technologies & applied materials industries. Our portfolio is used in virtually every stage of the most important research, development and production activities in the industries we serve. One of our greatest strengths comes from having a global infrastructure that is strategically located to support the needs of our customers. Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 225,000 customer locations and gives us extensive access to research laboratories and scientists in more than 180 countries. We set science in motion to create a better world.