Commodities Supervisor

Van Meter•Kansas City, KS

2d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Distribution Center Supervisor plays a crucial role in supporting our purpose of creating lasting value for those we serve by providing leadership to distribution center team members and oversees all department operations. This position provides day-to-day direction, as well as guidance on projects led by team members. The Distribution Center Supervisor is responsible for the departments’ operations budget and will ensure all capital projects are completed on time and within budget. This individual will also help develop best practices by aligning department processes between all company locations. They implement improvement opportunities to manage work flow, promote safety, provide training, and ensure compliance in the distribution center while supporting a positive work environment. This individual is a self starter and a leader who exemplifies the company culture by setting an example for all distribution center employees. Their leadership should promote our culture, our 5 P’s and our purpose to create lasting value for those we serve.

Requirements

Ability to work collaboratively with all departments
Execute duties with highest regard for safety, continuous improvement and cost reduction
Customer focused with a high rate of customer satisfaction
Strong leadership and mentoring skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to analyze workload and establish priorities with time sensitive deadlines
Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
Ability to make sound decisions and seek buy-in from others
Ability to understand and implement our processes and procedures
Strong analytical skills and ability to solve problems and develop solutions
Must lead by example by displaying a positive work ethic and attitude
Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Excellent customer service orientation
Self Motivated
Dependable
Drive for continuous improvement
High School Diploma or GED required
Ability to lift 70 lbs required; lift 100 lbs at times
Ability to use fork lift equipment required
Demonstrated computer skills
Able to work a varied shift

Nice To Haves

Minimum of a two year degree preferred
Previous distribution center experience preferred
Previous experience in distribution center leadership preferred
Previous experience managing a team of five or more preferred
Electrical product knowledge is preferred
Ability to work with Excel documents
Knowledge of Eclipse and RF Scan is preferred

Responsibilities

Drive company safety initiatives and ensure compliance
Provide not only supervision, but leadership, coaching and mentoring to team members
Analyze daily reports, Metric, and spreadsheets to identify areas of opportunity
Ensure the accuracy of customer orders and product returns
Oversee picking, transfer queue, and error reporting
Encourage creativity, risk-taking, and constant improvements
Keep team members focused and on track
Escalate issues which cannot be resolved by the team
Assist in managing the delivery logistics for the branch
Assist Production Manager, improve scrap percent of sales of copper
Maximize machine uptime
May provide back up support to team member
Work side-by-side with the inside sales, counter, Production Manager, and distribution center manager to ensure quality customer service
Train any new team members
Oversee daily production schedule and smooth production levels accordingly
Drive for continuous improvement
Promote our culture and 5 P’s

Benefits

Van Meter offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, paid time off including holidays, 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

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