
Distribution Center Supervisor
- Solon, OH
- Permanent
- Full-time
The Distribution Center Supervisor is responsible for coordinating and supervising all distribution center activities performed on their shift. Responsibilities include interviewing, training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work. Lead inbound/outbound operations to meet all Safety, Inventory and Productivity KPI's.What You'll Do
- Must behave consistently with the Company's Core Competencies, Polices, Procedures, guidelines, and focus on safety
- Participate in all aspects of hiring new employees. Train, assign, and direct work. Complete performance reviews, and disciplines and/or address complaints and resolve employee issues
- Supervise and coordinate the functions of departments in an orderly manner to achieve the highest possible levels of accuracy and productivity
- Ensure the efficient and safe operation of all material handling equipment and maintain the security of the Distribution Center
- Ensure inbound and/or outbound shipments and products are accurate and free of damage
- Coordinate activities related to receiving, shipping, picking and packing of inventory and non-inventory items
- Establish work schedules, ensure that jobs are correctly implemented, assigned effectively, and completed properly
- Complete all necessary records and reports in a timely and accurate manner. Utilize Workforce Management System (WMS) metrics, reporting and other tools to increase warehouse productivity.
- Evaluate policies and procedures to improve efficiency and make recommendations for improvement
- Other duties as assigned
- High School or GED
- 5+ years of Warehouse or Distribution Center experience
- 2+ years of leadership experience preferred
- Certified to operate all material handling equipment: forklift, Stand-Up Rider pallet Jack, Electric Reach Truck, and High-Reach Narrow-Aisle
- Ability to perform job duties of all departmental positions
- Must be service oriented, self-motivated, dependable, possess excellent leadership skills, and customer service skills
- Ability to perform various tasks on computers, including the use of Excel, Outlook, and Word is required
- Proficiency in all aspects of the Distribution Center Management Software (WMS), AS400, or other systems in use at Distribution Centers
- Ability to handle difficult situations and problem solve
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Knowledge and experience in Lean and Process Flow Layout in Distribution Centers
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Working Environment
- Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold Constantly - at least 51%
- Exposed to bio hazardous conditions Occasionally - up to 20%
- Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations Occasionally - up to 20%
- Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock Occasionally - up to 20%
- Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment Constantly - at least 51%
- Travels to offsite locations Occasionally - up to 20%
- Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Frequently - 21% to 50%
- Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location Constantly - at least 51%
- Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly - at least 51%
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position ones self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet Frequently - 21% to 50%
- Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder Frequently - 21% to 50%
- Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Constantly - at least 51%
- Up to 10 pounds Constantly - at least 51%
- Up to 25 pounds Constantly - at least 51%
- Up to 50 pounds Frequently - 21% to 50%