Distribution Center Supervisor (DCs)

Drive Medical•Palmetto, GA

19h•$65,360 - $81,700•Onsite

About The Position

Drive Medical is seeking a Distribution Center Supervisor to provide leadership, management, and vision to ensure world-class operating efficiency and capacity. This role involves leading a team in order planning, employee coordination, and process management to support the overall operation. The primary product lines include durable medical goods such as canes, wheelchairs, in-home hospital beds, and respiratory products. The supervisor will be instrumental in driving best-in-class metrics in Safety, Quality, Service, and People.

Requirements

Excellent written & oral communication skills
Ability to effectively interact with various internal and external customers/ vendors
Ability to multi-task
Ability to organize efficiently and effectively
Ability to exercise logical and sound judgment
Ability to work independently
Willingness to be on call for emergencies
Proficient skills using MS Office Suite (MS Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Proficient project management skills
Proficient decision making and problem-solving skills
Proficient mediation skills
Proficient knowledge in SAP or equivalent warehouse management systems
If you are assigned as an Inventory Supervisor, additional requirements of proficiency in math as well as experience in inventory control practices and procedures
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
2 years of experience in Warehouse management
2 years of experience in a position with occasional customer contact
Knowledge / experience in SAP or equivalent ERP systems
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

Preferred Certification in Lean/Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Establishing a culture of advocating for continuous improvement on all levels
Managing work-load for non-exempt employees
Develop and support warehouse best practices
Ensure correct shipment of all customer orders; by training pickers, billers, auditors and other team members to perform to the best of their abilities and high standards of productivity
Collaborating cross-functionally within your team and their strengths to better react to the different workloads that come down each day
Developing people: Propose training, mentor associates, build-up your team, coach and counsel performance and productivity on a regular basis
Maintaining communication and harmony amongst team members
Creating awareness through daily productivity meetings and visual communication boards
Maintain and ensuring compliance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Partner with safety to ensure proper procedures are followed; and ensure documentation is filled out after accidents or incidents.
Ensure the compliance of safety norms to include maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work area
Serves as contact for customers when necessary
Ensuring the compliance of all legal documentation and completion of necessary paperwork for the receipt, storage or shipment of goods
Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, guiding, development and leading associates with planning, monitoring and appraising job results
Demonstrate an attitude of support and foster participation in the environment of continuous improvement
Engage, manage, and drive accountability to direct reporting staff
Develop people through appropriate training, performance reviews and structured succession plans as appropriate
Perform other duties as assigned