Supervisor, Distribution

This position is responsible for the effective hands-on supervision of warehouse, shipping, inventory replenishment, cycle counting, returns and receiving activities and personnel. Direct oversight of day-to-day activities ensuring compliance with all relevant procedures and regulations. Directs workforce to complete assigned tasks, sets priorities and reallocates resources as necessary, serves as the main point of contact for team deliverables and the assignment of ad-hoc requests.

SHIFT: 8:00-4:30

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintainn a safe work enviornment

• Communicate tasks and expected turnaround.

• Ensure priorities are assigned to meet service levels and are in alignment with standard operating procedures, good manufacturing practices, OSHA, and inventory management best practices.
• Work directly with the Warehouse Operations Manager in coordination with other department Supervisors to understand daily priorities, and appropriately communicate to warehouse associates.
• Oversee timely completion of assigned tasks and ensure their quality.
• Oversee all shipping activities including documentation for hazmat and international shipments.
• Oversee all receiving activities and report any seal issues, temperature excursions or inventory discrepancies to QA and Warehouse Management.
• Interact directly with QA, Human Resources, and Facilities to effectively supervise activities.
• Support the execution of physical inventories and scheduled daily cycle counts to ensure company commitments can be achieved.
• Maintain warehouse in a clean, organized fashion in accordance with cGMP’s and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform scheduled warehouse inspections to ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensure forklift operators, leads, and all warehouse support personnel comply with safety protocols.
• Coordinate incoming and outgoing material flow to meet deadlines and service levels.
• Ensure the accurate and timely handling of returned goods.
• Identify areas for improvement, recommends changes to departmental processes and procedures.
• May participate in the development of standards operating/quality procedures.
• Resolves personnel problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending action.
• Promote cooperation, teamwork, and open communication company-wide by providing assistance, to all departments as needed.
• Execute cycle counting program in accordance with SOP’s including coaching and training of new employees.
• Investigate any cycle count discrepancies and elevate to Management.

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The above duties are meant to be representative of the position and not all-inclusive.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

Will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include: training, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; motivating, developing and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving conflicts

Education/Training: Two year degree preferred, High School Diploma acceptable.

Business Experience: Five years of inventory/warehouse with at least two years in a supervisor position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
• Knowledge of WMS (Warehouse Management System) & TMS (Time Management System)
• Proficient in use of Excel, Word, Outlook & PowerPoint
• Good organization skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Lifting (50 – 70) lbs

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.