Distribution Supervisor - 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Opportunity: 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. MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (List in order of importance) 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.
Requirements
- Five years experience required; 1+ year leadership responsibility
- MHE certification is required.
- 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
- College Degree preferred
- 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).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
