Supervisor, Distribution Center

Sunrun•Visalia, CA

10d•$65,147 - $86,862

About The Position

Ever since we started in 2007, Sunrun has been at the forefront of connecting people to the cleanest energy on Earth. It’s why we’ve become the #1 home solar and battery company in America. Today, we’re on a mission to change the way the world interacts with energy, and we’re building a company and brand that puts power at the center of life. And we’re doing it by designing a dynamic culture where employee development, well-being, and safety come first. We’re unlike any other solar company. Our vertically integrated model gives us total control over every part of the energy lifecycle – from sale through installation and beyond – so you can find endless opportunities for growth. Come join a career you can grow in and a culture you can run with. Overview The Supervisor, Distribution Center is a strategic leader in support of business goals & growth by driving operational efficiencies and best practices in warehouse and fulfillment operations. As a supervisor of distribution centers, responsibilities include providing strategic and operational leadership for the various physical distribution sites. Along-side day-to-day operations oversight, this operations position is responsible for driving the day-to-day delivery of productivity initiatives and business process improvement projects that support all functions within our warehouse environment while interacting with all levels of the organization across the North America Operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 5 years experience in Warehousing, Logistics, Distribution, and Inventory Systems.
In-depth understanding of receiving/ inventory management, fulfillment warehousing work group dynamics best practices and measurement systems (metrics).
Experience in improving business processes via continuous process review & improvement techniques and incorporation of available systems technologies.
Track record in building and managing strong teams
Hands-on and fact-based manager that leads by example.
Practical thinking and long-range planning.
A proactive and quick thinker who exhibits common sense and the ability to problem solve in a high-intensity environment often requiring quick corrective action.
Must have very strong and effective influencing skills and capable of gaining consensus.
Must have the ability to develop individuals and establish positive team dynamics.
Excellent computer skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Access a plus.
Hardworking, action-oriented, and results driven.
Able to manage and drive multiple priorities at once.
Willingness to cooperate and accept added responsibilities.
Experience in process improvement initiatives
Excellent leadership and communication skills, team player, experience in working in a highly cross-functional organization

Nice To Haves

Experience in solar installation / renewable energy industry a plus.
Experience with Oracle WM and Oracle ERP a plus.

Responsibilities

Leads staff of responsible for all day-to-day fulfillment center activities.
Directs the daily work and safety of inbound and outbound distribution associates.
Performs the duties of associates supervised and other related duties as needed.
Directs labor hours and consumable supplies within budget and work schedules including extra work days and shifts as needed.
Analyzes, monitors and drives key performance and accuracy metrics against internal labor and delivery standards.
Evaluates metrics and adjusts activities to meet or exceed performance expectations.
Review Customer SOWs, ensure SLAs are met and monitor daily activities, manage weekly/monthly scorecard, provide recommendations to improve P&L for programs on a monthly basis
Contributes to the design and process flow of a warehouse operating model to optimize the customer experience while reducing the number of touch points warehouse associates have with the customer’s packages.
Reviews the management of shipping and loading audits daily ensuring all required documentation is accurately completed (including HAACP, safety and catch weight documentation) and that material is handled and stored correctly with a minimum potential for loss or damage.
Implements best practice warehouse management design to optimize space and maximize labor productivity.
Suggests efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures and assists with the implementation of changes within inbound and outbound warehouse operations.
Influences organizational change, manage fulfillment and inventory accuracy improvement programs to support business growth.
Performs management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
Promotes a respectful work environment and recruit, develop and retain a qualified, motivated and productive employee base
Interprets trains and consistently enforces Company policies and procedures.
Coordinates efforts with Safety department to aid in training, conducting associate observations, up-dating preferred work methods, conducting accident investigations to determine root causes and routine safety inspections.
Makes recommendations for disciplinary action and/or behavior modification where required.
Complies with local, state and federal regulatory agencies (i.e. OSHA, AIB, FDA, USDA, etc.)
Achieve consensus on operating plans.
Provide reports and requested information to management as needed.
An active and strong contributor to the management team, he/she takes the lead in highlighting, developing and executing best in class solutions for our customers.
All other duties as assigned.