Distribution Center Supervisor

Weiler Abrasives Group is an industry leader and global manufacturer of surface conditioning solutions for the Welding & Fabrication, Industrial Production and Maintenance & Repair markets. We thrive on bringing solutions and value to our customers and we see our co-workers as the key to our success. As part of our commitment we value Integrity, Accountability, Learning and Competence, Focus on the Customer and Passion in our work. We are committed to serving our Customers, Co-workers and Communities in which we live and operate.

The Distribution Center Supervisor is a key part of the Distribution Center team and is responsible for operating an efficient, productive, and safe department, while consistently meeting or exceeding daily production requirements within the distribution center. Responsible for day-to-day leadership, pro-active problem solving, effective planning and coaching to create a motivated work environment where co-workers can excel. The Distribution Center Supervisor oversees functional areas including shipping, receiving, transportation and inventory control with a focus on attaining goals and requirements thru Lean Manufacturing skills.

Essential job functions and responsibilities:

• Lead the team with consistency by focusing on high-performance expectations to achieve goals that are aligned with operational and organizational strategies.

• Accountable for all Distribution Center performance metrics (Safety, OE, Productivity, Velocity, Quality, Inventory accuracy) and leads effort to take corrective action where performance gaps exist.

• Closely monitors workflow and capacity to ensure customer orders ship on-time.

• Monitor and Lead adherence to distribution center best practice guidelines by all department co-workers.

• Build trust by listening and sharing knowledge and solutions, provide coaching and regular feedback to support improvement in co-worker performance and to delivering a safe, quality product to our internal and external customers.

• Manage the competencies, skills and training of your team and Team Leads that accurately reflects their abilities and supports their development by cross-training and feedback, with an additional goal of providing maximum flexibility and agility in DC personnel capabilities.

• Manage an effective and visual communication process that engages all employees in the day to day running of the business and drives achievement of performance goals and results.

• Daily practitioner of Gemba and Leads a weekly Tempo huddle across all DC teams.

Education and Experience:

• BS Degree or equivalent experience or at least 4 years of distribution center experience with progressive supervisory or leadership experience.
• 5 years working in a warehousing or manufacturing environment

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have experience leading teams in a distribution center/warehouse or manufacturing environment with process and people management experience.
• Must have the ability to provide verbal and write constructive co-worker feedback to support a learning and growth mindset.
• Must have experience working in a continuous improvement capacity or support role.
• Excellent written / verbal & listening communication skills
• Excellent planning & organizational skills
• Ability to lead / manage / develop and train cross functional teams
• High proficiency in use of PC software including Microsoft Office applications
• High proficiency in use of Warehouse Management systems (WMS), (LN/ERP) enterprise application and MS Excel
• High energy…a can win attitude with the ability to create momentum
• Eager learner / teacher
• Honest, compassionate and authentic
• Competitive…a desire to compete and win but not at the expense of co-workers
• Lean manufacturing (6s, Kaizen, Flow, SMED)
• Creating and utilizing visual solutions

Wear Personal Protective Equipment to include but not limited to safety glasses, side shields and steel or composite toe safety shoes. Metatarsals must be work in designated areas.

Weiler Abrasives Group offers a comprehensive salary & benefits package and the opportunity to grow in an organization with a proud heritage.

Weiler Abrasives Group, 1 Weiler Drive, Cresco, PA 18326

Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Experience

Required

• 5 year(s): Supervisory experience in a distribution center
• 5 year(s): Leading a team in a Distribution Center

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field

Skills

Required

• Leadership
• Communication-Written
• Communication-Verbal
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP System Knowledge

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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