Supervisor, Distribution

Nordson Corporation•Clinton, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Distribution is responsible for managing staff involved in various distribution activities including receiving, inspection, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping. This role involves planning and managing distribution activities to ensure timely processing and adherence to quality standards. The supervisor will organize and assign work, instruct and guide employees, and maintain a skilled workforce through training and development. They will also participate in company programs and report on business needs to relevant departments. A key aspect of this role is ensuring a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations and maintaining departmental housekeeping. The supervisor is expected to uphold company work rules, administer disciplinary measures when necessary, and establish/modify operational methods and procedures. They will maintain documentation of department activities and interact with other supervisors and functional groups, requiring the ability to gain cooperation, respond to time-sensitive communications, and present project information. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Prior Supervisory experience required.
Two years' experience in a logistics environment is required.
Effective communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at any level.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities - ability to multi-task.
Detail oriented self-starter.
Demonstrated ability to supervise with a warehouse, distribution, freight, or logistics background.
Detail oriented self-starter that motivates oneself and their team to accomplish daily targets.
Ability to proactively work through issues while still achieving schedules and on time performance.
Honest, fair, firm, and consistent with their direct reports.
Strong computer skills with Microsoft suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.
Above average communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at any level.
Adhere to Nordson leadership values and competencies.
Ability to establish credibility and be decisive.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent strongly preferred.
Machining, Planning, Engineering, or Quality background is also a plus.
Experience with SAP, Kronos, and/or Workday a plus.
Experience in leading and participating in LEAN/Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement Initiatives.

Responsibilities

Manage staff responsible for receiving, inspection, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping.
Plan and manage distribution activities through the utilization of workforce skills, hours, material, and workflow to assure timely processing and quality standards are achieved each day.
Organize and assign work considering the current workforce levels; instruct, guide, and assist employees in the performance of their work.
Maintain and develop an adequately skilled work force consistent with planning requirements and work levels, including cross training.
Participate in company programs, such as communications, job training, vacation schedules, and job evaluation.
Gather information and report about business needs proactively to Operations, Planning/Scheduling, Purchasing, Engineering, and Maintenance, etc.
Manage and enforce the use of safety devices and equipment, supervise departmental housekeeping, and maintain constant alert for unsafe conditions.
Maintain conformance with company work rules and regulations, issue warnings for violations and administer approved disciplinary measures when necessary.
Establishes and modifies operational methods and procedures.
Maintains documentation to reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities.
Frequently interacts with other supervisors and functional peer groups at various levels. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, answering time sensitive communication, conducting presentation of information concerning specific projects/schedules and daily review of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity and Cost metrics.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.