Operations Supervisor - Distribution

The hours of the position are M-F 5:00 am - 1:00 pm. This position may also require working outside of these hours, as the needs of the business dictate.

Essential Functions:

• Prioritize, schedule and delegate work assignments, and directly supervise the shipping and receiving department to ensure the accurate, cost effective and timely delivery of outbound freight.
• Monitor inventory levels and perform inventory cycle counts, ensuring adequate supplies of finished product to improve fill rate and on-time shipping.
• Conduct training of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Coordinate interplant and intra-plant movement of inventory materials.
• Assist with specifications for required material handling equipment, racking, and dock equipment.
• Conduct shipment audits to meet or improve customer shipping expectations.
• Assess staffing requirements and assign work, while monitoring performance goals.
• Coordinate stock shortage shipments and rework of returned goods with Production Department.
• Keep management informed on general conditions and on matters of importance, which could impact quality, cost, safety, or employee morale.
• Provide safety and job skills training.
• Monitor safety issues throughout the warehouse.
• Ensure the completion of all required records, paperwork, documents, etc.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, work rules and regulations.  Ensure the maintenance of equipment and departmental housekeeping standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Broad business knowledge of distribution operating systems and business processes, SAP experience preferred.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Demonstrated clear, professional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective problem solving skills and decision making abilities.
• Strong Computer proficiency, with strength in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Lean manufacturing and/or process improvement work experience preferred. 

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or other related field, preferred. 
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in distribution.
• Demonstrated success leading in a union environment.

 Working Conditions:

The employee may experience variable working conditions in the work environment. Examples include, but are not limited to, temperature variations, dust, noise, and exposure to moving mechanical parts.

Note:  The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee and are not construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, abilities and skills required of personnel so classified.