Kitting Operations Supervisor

Veritiv • Grapevine, TX

60d • Onsite

About The Position

Our Kitting Distribution Supervisor will be responsible for planning, directing, and monitoring the day to day kitting operational activities for a team to ensure a competitive service advantage is achieved by maintaining a high degree of accuracy and customer service. This role may also participate in the development and execution of business strategies with an understanding of the requirements for an effective kitting support team.

Requirements

• Uses required Personal Protective Equipment: harness & tether when operating order picker, safety glasses when working with strapping or on reach trucks; cut proof gloves when handling steel strapping; and safety shoes at all times, which must meet ANSIZ75 standard.
• Ability to operate a variety of material handling equipment is required, including, but not limited to, order pickers, reach trucks, runners and forklifts.
• Strong problem solving abilities and attention to detail is required.
• 0-1 years of related experience of successful supervisory/management experience required to motivate and develop direct reports, as well as size up new talent.
• 3-5 years of related job experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Basic experience of simple office/operational systems.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Experienced in providing leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes, and challenges.
• Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.
• Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
• Must possess a thorough understanding of the distribution business.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong customer service skills (friendly, courteous and helpful).
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.
• Warehouse experience required preferably working in a distribution environment.
• Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
• Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
• Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.
• Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance .
• Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
• Kneeling - kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with a computerized warehouse system is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Own the order process from labor PO, replenishment of raw material and delivery to converter through receipt of finished goods into our Oracle database inventory on hand and reconciliation of any AP discrepancies.
• Track daily production sheets to demand and notify kitting teams when product mix/mold changes need to occur.
• Coordinate with locations to track raw materials and replenishment orders to meet production demand.
• Prepare production forecast, coordinate production schedule for each location, coordinate truck schedule and monitor implementation with operations team.
• Generate cost reduction through efficiencies by applying best practices across kitting locations and help implement improvements.
• Conduct audits of 3rd party kitting or converting contractor inventory records and manage inventory with off-site 3rd party kitting or converting contractors.
• Set up new item numbers along with obtaining copies of vendor quotes and set up cost in system. Complete cost and sell price audits on a regular basis.
• Identify potential customer concerns and proactively work to mitigate problems.

Benefits

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees