Distribution Supervisor, Warehouse
About The Position
Supervises the daily activities of the Distribution Team to assure that all operations are completed in order to support distribution and Business Plan objectives. Responsible for all aspects of managing the distribution center staff including selection, training and development, coaching/counseling, conducting performance evaluations, communication of operations goals/objectives, etc. Direct and oversee daily receiving and dock operations. Oversee and assist in cycle counts, physical inventories, and resolving inventory discrepancies. Ensure that each work area is appropriately staffed, and that production, quality and safety standards are maintained. Work with Operations Management Team to improve operating efficiency and meet quality standards; accountable for achieving operations business plan objectives. Assist in developing and implementing metrics tracking and productivity measures and standards; maintain various reports. Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects. Evaluate and adjust available shipping capacity and planned requirements to maintain equal balance, while flexing the labor workforce to meet service levels and attain targeted cost per unit goals as a department. Manage and perform analysis, design, and implementation processes to improve warehouse and distribution center operations. Operate with high sense of urgency and personal initiative while maintaining good coordination and communication with management team. Provide orientation, coaching and training to assigned personnel on department processes and systems to include Warehouse Management System (Scale), and warehouse automation (Goods to Person, Automation Director, Pick/Put to light). Provide corrective actions as appropriate. Conduct physical inspections of assigned work area/equipment. Address and communicate safety and/or maintenance requirements as necessary. Provide leadership creating a strong team environment through motivation and positive feedback of employees and through active communication. Ensure safety and housekeeping standards are met consistently.
Requirements
- High School Graduate required.
- 4+ year’s distribution experience required.
- 2+ years directing or managing/supervising experience required.
- Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and automated picking systems. (Pick to Light)
- Ability to coach and motivate others.
- Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to read product specifications.
- Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong organization and follow through skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain good rapport with internal and external customers and handle situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness.
- Strong decision-making capability.
- Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong team player.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership, business, or related field preferred.
- Experience in a retail distribution environment preferred.
- Experience with Six Sigma, continuous improvement, kaizen, supply chain, lean, JIT, or Kanban a plus.
- Manhattan SCALE and Enterprise Resource Planning (D365) experience strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all aspects of managing the distribution center staff including selection, training and development, coaching/counseling, conducting performance evaluations, communication of operations goals/objectives, etc.
- Direct and oversee daily receiving and dock operations.
- Oversee and assist in cycle counts, physical inventories, and resolving inventory discrepancies.
- Ensure that each work area is appropriately staffed, and that production, quality and safety standards are maintained.
- Work with Operations Management Team to improve operating efficiency and meet quality standards; accountable for achieving operations business plan objectives.
- Assist in developing and implementing metrics tracking and productivity measures and standards; maintain various reports.
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects.
- Evaluate and adjust available shipping capacity and planned requirements to maintain equal balance, while flexing the labor workforce to meet service levels and attain targeted cost per unit goals as a department.
- Manage and perform analysis, design, and implementation processes to improve warehouse and distribution center operations.
- Operate with high sense of urgency and personal initiative while maintaining good coordination and communication with management team.
- Provide orientation, coaching and training to assigned personnel on department processes and systems to include Warehouse Management System (Scale), and warehouse automation (Goods to Person, Automation Director, Pick/Put to light).
- Provide corrective actions as appropriate.
- Conduct physical inspections of assigned work area/equipment. Address and communicate safety and/or maintenance requirements as necessary.
- Provide leadership creating a strong team environment through motivation and positive feedback of employees and through active communication.
- Ensure safety and housekeeping standards are met consistently.
Benefits
- Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance provides peace of mind for your family should the unexpected happen.
- Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance
- Accidental Death and Disability insurance
- Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
- Strong line up of professionally managed funds
- Safe-harbor plan design
- Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more
- 9 paid holidays a year
- Paid bereavement leave
- Voluntary Time Off
- Access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts
- Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services
- Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement
- Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products
- Bonus opportunity, identity protection, legal services, pet insurance, cell phone discount, employee referral bonus, annual birthday gift, DailyPay, corporate fitness facility and individual policies through Aflac
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
