Distribution Supervisor - 2nd Shift

nVent Electric • San Diego, CA

67d

About The Position

The Distribution Supervisor - 2nd Shift is a pivotal role, directly impacting our business by ensuring the accuracy and on-time delivery of all orders within our distribution operations. This position involves driving continuous improvement within outbound operations to significantly boost productivity and efficiency, actively engaging in all facets of distribution, including UPS, freight, returns, receiving, restock, and transfers. The supervisor will lead and motivate a high-performing team of warehouse personnel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, contributing to business success by upholding best practices and proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Additionally, the role includes developing team members through effective training, performance reviews, coaching, and unwavering support, while providing visible leadership on the distribution center floor for the majority of the workday. Strategic planning and preparation for daily, weekly, and monthly objectives, effective hiring and training of new employees, and completing certification for normal first aid and CPR are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced distribution environment.
• Excellent verbal and electronic communication skills across all functions and levels of the organization.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and understand a diverse workforce.
• Physical ability to walk, climb, stand, and bend for extended periods in various work locations.
• Strong knowledge of distribution processes, lean manufacturing/continuous improvement principles, ERP/WMS systems, handheld devices, and freight carriers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to lift documents and work materials up to 70 pounds.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement within outbound operations to significantly boost productivity and efficiency.
• Actively engage in all facets of distribution, including UPS, freight, returns, receiving, restock, and transfers.
• Lead and motivate a high-performing team of warehouse personnel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to business success by upholding best practices and proactively identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop team members through effective training, performance reviews, coaching, and unwavering support.
• Provide visible leadership on the distribution center floor for the majority of the workday.
• Strategically plan and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly to prioritize actions, set timelines, and allocate resources to achieve departmental objectives.
• Ensure effective hiring and training of new employees.
• Complete certification for normal first aid and CPR.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan - both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree