Supervisor I, Warehouse

1911 Satellite Blvd, Buford, Georgia 30518 United States of America Why Oatey? Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo. At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter? - Position Summary Accountable for supervising the Distribution Center, managing the ongoing operation and logistical process of the supply chain to maximize productivity, assure customer satisfaction and maintain quality standards and safety. Position Responsibilities 1. Manage and oversee all operations of the Distribution Center, monitoring the quality, cost and efficiency of the movement and storage of inventory. * 2. Manage inventory levels (safety stock) to coincide with forecast. * 3. Supervise shipping and receiving. * 4. Oversee maintenance of facility and equipment, for example, forklifts. Assure optimum physical layout and full utilization of staff. Continuously evaluate inbound demand, distribution workload and schedule. * 5. Direct and manage staff; select, hire, train, coach and counsel; assure performance and morale. * 6. Apply and implement Lean manufacturing principles to projects/processes and motivate employees to maximize efficiency. * 7. Control inventory via warehouse management system (BOSS). 8. Assure compliance with related federal, state and local regulations; assure the implementation of internal company safety policies and procedures. * 9. Provide customer service to all customers (internal and external). Assure effective and timely communications to fulfill customer delivery requirements. Keep current on retail customer requirements, for example, routing guides, pallet specs, etc. 10. Coordinate internal stock transfers with other facilities. 11. Review transportation/parcel movement performance and assist in resolution of service issues and/or carrier selection. 12. Continuously analyze and improve business operations. Identify and implement best practices. 13. Other duties as assigned. 5%* *Essential Job Functions Knowledge and Experience Required 1. In-depth knowledge of supply chain and distribution center management typically acquired through experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field. 2. Knowledge of transportation industry and parcel movement. 3. In-depth knowledge of warehouse management systems and packaging. 4. Knowledge of government regulations. 5. PC Proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, etc. 6. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and generate results in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment. 7. Written and oral communication skills; presentation and training skills. 8. In-depth interpersonal skills: demonstrated ability to relate to all types of people; demonstrated trust and integrity. 9. Demonstrated team and individual leadership skills: decision making, analytical, negotiation, and detail orientation. Education and Certification: Required 1. In-depth knowledge of supply chain and distribution center management, typically acquired through extensive experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Logistics, or related field. Oatey Total Rewards Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave Tuition reimbursement A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support. Equal Opportunity Employer The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. WORKING AT OATEY We value our associates and provide opportunities for growth. Oatey is a collaborative, diverse workplace attracting the brightest minds and creative thinkers in our industry. We constantly challenge associates to come up with new ideas and reward them for their efforts. As a result, many of our associates choose to stay and build long term careers at Oatey. http://oatey.com/careers