Distribution Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Avantor • Phillipsburg, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Avantor is seeking a Distribution Supervisor for the 2nd shift. The Distribution Supervisor is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operation of the warehouse with particular emphasis on managing warehouse associates and implementing warehouse action plans.

Requirements

• College Degree preferred
• Five years experience required; 1+ year leadership responsibility
• MHE certification is required. Trainer certification is a plus.
• Must be familiar and experienced with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word.
• Requires demonstrated skills in leadership, organization and communication.
• Requires an understanding of, warehousing operations.
• Emphasis on safety is extremely important.
• Must be able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.
• Must be able to shift priorities easily.

Nice To Haves

• Trainer certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with computer systems, warehouse systems and computerized scanning equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct daily supervision of warehouse associates to ensure the safe, clean and efficient operation of the warehouse.
• Develops and implements shipping and receiving work schedules and assignments to ensure efficient operation.
• Applies sound communication and motivational techniques in supervising, coaching and disciplining employees.
• Directs and supervises all inbound and outbound shipments to ensure they are correct and carried out in a timely fashion.
• Tours the warehouse regularly to answer questions, evaluate operations and solve problems.
• Makes recommendations to the Operations Mgr on programs to improve warehouse operations.
• Allocates equipment so that it is utilized in the most efficient manner.
• Coordinates with the Maintenance Manager to ensure that a sound maintenance program is implemented.
• Interacts with other departmental management to achieve goals.
• Attends warehouse planning meetings.
• Ensures that all records and reports regarding warehouse activity are prepared on a timely basis and effectively maintained.
• Reviews operating goals and standards and monitor achievement.
• Supervises checking of outgoing and incoming freight for proper counts and codes.
• Reviews warehouse operations daily to ensure the warehouse is neat and well organized and that damage to product, equipment, and the facility is prevented.
• Ensures that all safety procedures and policies are followed.
• Operates in compliance with OSHA and other appropriate standards.
• Maintains stock locator system.
• Ensures proper stock rotation.
• Assists in conducting physical inventories and cycle counts as required.
• Assists in developing and maintaining the operational budget as required.
• Manage hourly team members payroll / time sheets using Workday.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program.
• Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager