Supervisor, Distribution Center

Rheem Manufacturing Company•Poplar Bluff, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Distribution Center directly supervises hourly employees and working leaders at Rheem North America's distribution center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. This is an on-site role working 2nd shift, Sunday through Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. The position oversees daily department operations, plans and improves work methods, ensures quantity and quality standards and schedules are met, and coordinates with other departments. It also supports employee training, safety, discipline, morale, employee relations, hiring, and complaint resolution. The supervisor controls costs and maintains tools, machinery, equipment, and materials; develops standard operating procedures; assists with MRO vendor negotiations; and supports quality assurance performance development. Rheem describes itself as a global provider of air and water solutions and emphasizes product innovation and sustainability. Its behavior-based values include listening to understand, contributing respectfully, thinking creatively, and acting with responsibility.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in a distribution environment.
Experience supervising hourly employees.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, proven leadership abilities, and problem-solving skills.
Superior planning, decision-making, use of staff service, and motivation skills.
Good judgment, planning, and analytical skills, with the ability to engage team members in significant shop-floor change.
Ability to organize and deliver effective training tools.
Ability to manage multiple projects.
Ability to interact and work in a distribution center floor environment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and skills may supplement the minimum job requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Operations or a related field.
Certified lift truck experience.
Knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.

Responsibilities

Supervise hourly employees in distribution center operations.
Plan work within the assigned department and improve methods and procedures to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
Ensure the quantity and quality of departmental work, working alongside employees when necessary.
Coordinate work with other departments to support efficient operations.
Induct, instruct, and train employees, maintaining an adequate and well-trained workforce.
Support high employee morale and good employee-management relations, applying knowledge of the employee handbook.
Meet schedules established for the assigned department.
Interpret instructions, specifications, the employee handbook, and company policies for hourly employees.
Control costs and ensure proper maintenance of departmental tools, machines, equipment, and materials.
Maintain discipline through prompt and impartial action and enforcement of company policies and the employee handbook.
Serve as an HR liaison by assisting employees where appropriate and participating in interviewing and selection of new employees.
Conduct safety meetings to train employees in safe work habits, housekeeping rules, and maintaining safe working conditions.
Recognize and inform higher supervision of hourly employees' capabilities.
Counsel employees to resolve individual complaints or problems before they become formal complaints.
Develop standard operating procedures for the Distribution Center as required.
Assist with negotiations with vendors for MRO supplies.
Support quality assurance performance development in the Distribution Center.