1st shift Distribution Supervisor Monday-Friday
About The Position
Drive Medical is seeking a Distribution Supervisor to provide leadership, management, and vision in support of operational efficiency and capacity. The role leads order planning, employee coordination, and process management for warehouse operations involving durable medical goods such as canes, wheelchairs, in-home hospital beds, and respiratory products. The supervisor supports performance across safety, quality, service, and people priorities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours varying according to business needs and requiring flexibility. Associates in the assigned area report directly to this role. The position works in a warehouse environment and may involve temperature changes and exposure to dust. Physical activity includes walking, standing, bending, squatting, reaching above the shoulders, and lifting up to 50 pounds, or using a two-person lift for heavier items. The supervisor must be able to operate standard warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- At least 2 years of experience in warehouse management.
- At least 2 years of experience in a position involving occasional customer contact.
- Knowledge of or experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers and vendors.
- Ability to multitask and organize efficiently and effectively.
- Ability to exercise logical and sound judgment and work independently.
- Willingness to be on call for emergencies.
- Proficient project management, decision-making, problem-solving, and mediation skills.
- Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, reach above the shoulders, and lift up to 50 pounds, or participate in a two-person lift for heavier items.
Nice To Haves
- Lean/Six Sigma certification is preferred.
- For assignment as an Inventory Supervisor: proficiency in math and experience in inventory control practices and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Establish a culture that advocates continuous improvement at all levels.
- Manage workloads for non-exempt employees.
- Develop and support warehouse best practices.
- Ensure customer orders are shipped correctly by training pickers, billers, auditors, and other team members to meet productivity and quality standards.
- Collaborate across the team and use team members’ strengths to respond to varying daily workloads.
- Develop employees by proposing training, mentoring associates, building the team, and regularly coaching and counseling performance and productivity.
- Maintain communication and harmony among team members.
- Promote awareness through daily productivity meetings and visual communication boards.
- Maintain and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Partner with safety to ensure procedures are followed and accident or incident documentation is completed.
- Ensure safety compliance, including maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
- Serve as a customer contact when necessary.
- Ensure legal documentation and required paperwork are completed for the receipt, storage, or shipment of goods.
- Lead warehouse staff and maintain job results through planning, monitoring, appraising, coaching, guiding, and developing associates.
- Support participation in a continuous-improvement environment and drive accountability among direct reports.
- Develop employees through appropriate training, performance reviews, and structured succession plans as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
