What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor, Distribution position at Gildan Activewear Inc?
Who we are:
The requirements
Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.
Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60 markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with more than 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.
The opportunity:
Responsible for supervising material handlers, equipment operators, team leaders, and others in a manner that will maximize order flow, inventory accuracy, and processing standards. This opportunity is based in our Sales Marketing and Distribution Team.
The role
- Supports daily distribution demands in receiving, order processing, and/or shipping by assisting with resource allocation, workflow organization and order prioritization
- Monitors workflow, space and supply constraints. Offers suggestions and implementation processes that will ensure efficient flow pf product through area(s) of responsibility
- Maintains accurate operational and inventory reports as required/requested by the management team
- Direct associates and their work activities to ensure optimum efficiency within the defined scope of operation
- Monitors associate performance daily and communicates information regarding goals, responsibilities, policies, procedures and areas for improvement. Responsible for initiating corrective action as needed
- Maintains teams work schedule, associate time-off requests, attendance and timekeeping records, and approves time for payroll processing for all associates within their scope of responsibility
- Ensures safety and housekeeping duties are followed in assigned areas
- Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
The requirements
- High School Diploma Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Experience with a Warehouse Management System preferred (i.e. WM Manhattan, PkMS, Oracle WM, SAP WM, RP)
- Ability to work in a team-based environment
- Experience within a manufacturing company supplying product to Retail Customers preferred
- Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and written
- Must maintain confidentiality in regards to sensitive information
- Vision is required in order to read instructions, interpret data and formulate metrics
- Hearing is required in order to hear instructions, receive information, and understand safety warnings
- Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
- Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
- From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
- Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
- Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages
We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Come as you are:
We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.
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