Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc.-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Manager
Onsite • Kingman, AZ
5,001-10,000 employees
Gasoline Stations and Fuel Dealers

The Distribution Center (DC) Supervisor is responsible for the safe and cost-effective operation of a regional tire and maintenance parts distribution center. The Distribution Center (DC) Supervisor will perform various supervisory duties including but not limited to, planning, scheduling and directing the day-to-day activities of the DC. The DC Supervisor focuses on safety, customer service, order and inventory accuracy and staff development. Additionally, the DC Supervisor is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that drive continuous process improvements that maximize efficiencies and reduce operating costs.

  • Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and coach DC team members
  • Utilize the progressive discipline policy to address team member performance issues in an appropriate and timely manner
  • Delegate tasks as needed and follow-up with team members to ensure that tasks are being completed
  • Plan and conduct regular staff meetings to inform, educate and recognize team members as well as provide a forum for exchange of ideas
  • Hands-on execution of all daily operations
  • Facilitate the cost effective flow of goods from receipt through shipment to customers
  • Promote the highest level of service and communication with our internal and external customers
  • Ensure inventory accuracy is maintained through proper receipt activities, product movements, accurate shipments, cycle counting, and facility security procedures
  • Champion continuous process improvement and implement best practices that drive peak DC performance and customer service
  • Lead DC team in achieving aggressive goals as outlined in key performance indicators (KPIs) of safety, customer service, inventory accuracy and operating costs
  • Responsible along with DC Manager for the financial performance of the DC, including effective payroll management, budgets and P&L statements
  • Serve as onsite forklift trainer
  • Manage a collaborative safety program that promotes team member engagement
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and productive work environment while focusing on minimizing work-related injuries and complying with OSHA and company guidelines
  • Ensure facility and company assets are properly secured and maintained for operational readiness
  • Execute company policies, procedures, and programs in a professional and timely manner
  • Model the Love's core values of Focus on the Customer, Integrity, Strong Work Ethic, Innovative Thinking and Perseverance
  • Other duties assigned as needed
  • HS Diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Operations, Transportation, Logistics or Supply Chain or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of three years of proven leadership experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment
  • Inventory Control experience with hands-on management of merchandise and supplies
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and warehouse management systems
  • Must be well versed in warehouse operations
  • Must be strategic and analytical, grasping complex situations and quickly develop plans to deliver results
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate at all levels of the company and able to adjust message according to the audience
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Team player with time management skills, can-do attitude, sense of urgency and strong work ethic
  • Very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching and working from elevated surfaces
  • Frequently lift and/or move over 75 pounds
  • Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
  • Requires normal range of hearing and vision
  • Ability to work extended hours, including weekends, based on business needs
  • Background in SAP WM strongly preferred
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