Supervisor Sort & Consolidation
About The Position
The Supervisor Sort & Consolidation is responsible for operating an efficient, productive, and safe department at the Evansville, Indiana Distribution Center while meeting or exceeding daily production requirements. The supervisor ensures a high level of quality and service and maintains a productive, positive work environment and motivated workforce. At least 90% of the total shift is spent on the floor reviewing orders and directing associates. This position reports to the Shipping Manager. The role manages the Sort & Consolidation function, supports transportation and international shipping operations, monitors department performance and workflow, and leads, trains, and develops associates. The supervisor also ensures safety, housekeeping, and daily 6S standards are met.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Strong attention to detail, with a focus on documentation accuracy and order integrity.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and concurrent processes.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Ability to analyze operational performance metrics and implement corrective actions.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of experience in a high-throughput consumer goods warehouse environment handling more than 1 million annual units.
- At least 3 years of supervisory or people-management experience.
- Ability to climb, stoop, bend, and reach.
- Ability to frequently lift or move lightweight materials up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately in an environment with frequent interruptions.
- Must be available to work weekends and/or split shifts as required.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Working knowledge of WorldShip, international shipping processes, and transportation operations.
- Understanding of FTZ operations and compliance requirements.
- Experience leading warehouse, distribution, shipping, or sortation operations.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day Sort & Consolidation activity, including planning, workflow, and resource allocation.
- Assist the Transportation team with daily BOL staging and loading operations, including loading trailers, verifying load accuracy, completing paperwork, and allocating lift operators.
- Assist the Shipping Manager with daily WorldShip and Canada operations, including planning, workflow, and resource allocation, as well as FTZ compliance and CBP audit support for Canada and other international orders.
- Communicate effectively with associates, counterparts, and management to improve operational efficiency.
- Ensure the area meets safety and housekeeping requirements.
- Review practices, methods, and processes; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend changes to standard work.
- Set and monitor daily sort rates and maintain optimal performance and flow for sortation, wrapping, put-away, and outbound order staging.
- Oversee processors and ensure they meet work standards, maintain organized sort fingers and outbound staging areas, and follow daily 6S standards.
- Coordinate with the warehouse team to align staffing and area capacity with workflow requirements.
- Ensure warehouse systems and physical processes are defined and understood; train team members on processes and standards as needed.
- Lead, build, develop, and motivate the team; foster continuous learning and collaboration.
- Conduct daily employee coaching, performance management, and accountability.
- Perform other related duties and assignments as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
