Distribution Supervisor

The AMES Companies•Reno, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Supervisor coordinates daily work schedules for warehouse employees in a multi-shift facility. The operation includes shipping, receiving, truck loading and unloading, stacking, picking, packing and palletizing finished products, quality control, light assembly, and inventory control. This is an on-site position at The AMES Companies’ Reno, Nevada facility, Monday through Friday. The role divides time between the office and warehouse and includes leadership of staff, oversight of distribution operations, and accountability for safety, service, productivity, and quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of experience in a distribution environment and supervision.
Ability to maintain a safe work environment for oneself and warehouse employees through safety talks and processes.
PC skills, including Microsoft Office, primarily Excel and Word.
Ability to become proficient with company software, including Catalyst, LogFire, Chess, and Oracle.
Ability to solve problems using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to delegate responsibility and coach others to develop their capabilities.
Ability to adapt quickly to workplace changes.
Ability to maintain confidential or sensitive information appropriately.
Ability to set clear goals and expectations, track progress, provide feedback, and promptly address performance problems and issues.
Ability to convey confidence in associates, delegate significant responsibility and authority, and allow associates freedom in how they accomplish goals and tasks.
Ability to remain professional when facing challenges.
Ability to communicate constructively and respectfully with individuals outside the daily work environment.
Ability to manage labor and recognize and address labor and budget issues.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; the company does not currently sponsor immigration visas for this role.
Ability to sit or walk for long periods and lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Direct daily employee activities, ensure appropriate staffing, compare actual work with scheduled distribution and production requirements, and adjust schedules as needed.
Manage load factors and workflow to maximize available capacity and effective use of labor, tools, and equipment; support timely shipping and prepare daily shipping reports.
Track and accurately report operational measurements, including safety, inventory, cost, productivity, efficiency, fulfillment, on-time delivery, and quality.
Determine storage-space requirements and schedule product, parts, and accessories deliveries and distribution to meet customer and production requirements.
Recommend procedural changes to improve operating efficiency.
Provide leadership and motivation to employees to achieve receiving, storage, picking, shipping, production, and transaction-related goals.
Resolve staff issues, provide daily feedback, and conduct annual staff performance evaluations.
Create and maintain a safe and positive work environment.
Coordinate and store inventory, conduct regular process quality checks, and perform cycle counts and inventory reconciliation.
Provide feedback to management during performance evaluations and one-on-one conversations.
Ensure associates follow standard operating procedures, including the Distribution Best Practices Manual, company policies, and productivity standards.
Provide input and feedback for annual budgets and manage labor and budget-related issues.