Distribution Supervisor

New Balance•Nashville, TN

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the assigned team in order to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals while staying in line with the Leadership Competencies and Core Values of New Balance.

Requirements

Ability to manage and motivate a team structured workforce.
Strong planning, organization, interpersonal skills, and ability to communicate effectively and efficiently verbally and in writing are required.
Good knowledge of distribution activities and systems, including WMS.
Ability to handle multiple priorities is essential.
High School Diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years related distribution experience in a leadership position, preferred.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Excel, Word and Outlook.
Demonstrated ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
Proven track record of stability and dependability in the workplace.
Ability to use RF scanner or WMS workstation.
Able to operate lift equipment, as assigned.
Able to lift and carry 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
Able to push/pull up to 75 lbs.
Able to stand/walk on concrete surface for 8+ hours per day, with regular bending, reaching, and crouching.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Lean Principles – lean processes, 6S, standard work and process audits is a plus.
Spanish bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise the efforts of assigned area associates to process work accurately and timely.
Assigns and monitors workloads.
Develop and maintain an effective organization through selection, training, development, and motivation of assigned associates.
Set standards for processes.
Measure and report on work function standards weekly.
Manage WMS functions.
Ensure that safety, productivity, and continuous improvement programs are established and followed.
Maintain and distribute reports on DC metrics.
Manage process improvement projects.
Review project proposal or plan to determine the time frame and procedures needed for accomplishing the project, including the requested resources and limitations to completing the project as planned.
Interview, hire and terminate in coordination with Human Resources and according to company policies.
Train, assist and remove barriers that may block associates from reaching the company goals.
Interact and coordinate activities with other groups within the company.
Track employee hours, discipline and time off via Workday.
Other duties as assigned.