Supervisor – Distribution

Supervisor – Distribution

Requirements

• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and build consensus.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through continuous improvement and change management initiatives.
• Strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities, with a results-driven mindset.
• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of supply chain/distribution/warehouse experience (3+ in leadership), or equivalent experience:
• Associate degree with 7+ years (4+ in leadership).
• High School Diploma with 10+ years (5+ in leadership).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to an hourly workforce, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees, ensuring a high-performing team aligned with organizational goals.
• Drive change management initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and implement process improvements that support transformation objectives.
• Identify and resolve operational and personnel conflicts, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.
• Oversee employee relations, addressing concerns promptly while promoting trust and engagement.
• Evaluate and allocate resources effectively to meet business demands while minimizing costs.
• Develop and implement work instructions, ensuring alignment with safety standards and operational excellence.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including market units, planning, international exports, and customer care, to meet or exceed targets and customer expectations.
• Manage safety protocols, ensuring a safe and compliant workplace.
• Analyze and address gaps in current processes, with a focus on optimizing consumer and reverse logistics workflows.
• Champion Lean and Six Sigma principles to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance performance.
• Manage customer-specific requirements such as labeling, shipping, and returns in a timely and accurate manner.
• Monitor and approve employee timecards, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Support the procurement of supplies and resources to maintain operational readiness.
• Establish and communicate clear expectations for team performance, aligning goals with business priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle, Microsoft Office, and Excel.
• Strong analytical and process-driven mindset.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Effective motivator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Adaptability to fluctuating customer demands and business needs.
• Proven track record of driving distribution transformation and delivering measurable results.