Distribution Supervisor

Merck•Allentown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Distribution Supervisor for our Allentown, PA site, you will lead the daily operations and personnel of a fast-paced distribution center. You will be responsible for setting clear performance standards, mentoring your team, and driving the operational excellence needed to meet our site goals. Beyond people leadership, you will ensure the facility operates with total integrity by maintaining strict compliance with all company procedures and government regulations—including ISO, GMP, OSHA, DEA, and DOT. This is a high-impact role where your ability to balance operational efficiency with safety and regulatory standards is key to our success in the Life Sciences industry.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 15+ years of supervisory experience OR Bachelor's degree in any discipline and 12+ years of supervisory experience
External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in any discipline
15+ years of experience working in a warehouse
Operational experience in a Distribution Center or in Chemical Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Train employees and maintain corporate quality systems, including ISO registration
Participate in the talent selection process
Engage in performance management and accountability discussions to develop and retain employees
Resolve and maintain employee relations through effective communication for the area including, team meetings and daily interaction
Enforce company safety, work, and housekeeping standards
Evaluate processes and methods, recommend, and implement measures to improve safety
Review chemical handling precautions and ensure employees are trained on safe handling of hazardous chemicals
Participate as an active member of the emergency hazardous materials response team, medical response team or evacuation team
Recognize and initiate near miss reports; complete accident/incident investigation reports
Conduct audits for compliance to procedures, rules, and regulations
Develop and maintain training documents and SOPs in assigned areas
Monitor resources daily and schedule workload and staff accordingly for assigned area to maximize safety, quality, and productivity
Maintain required documentation including unit records, productivity, and activity reports
Monitor labor and materials to control costs
Lead, initiate, promote, and actively participate in process improvement initiatives and cross functional teams resulting in safety, quality, productivity, and cost saving improvements
Ensure the correct chemicals are received, stored, packed, and shipped to meet customer’s expectations and in compliance with all applicable regulations
Ensure all packages conform to legal requirements for storage, and shipping of hazardous materials (DOT, CFR, IATA and IMO) as well as corporate and Factory Mutual policies