Supervisor (DCs)

Drive Medical•South Brunswick, NJ

About The Position

Drive Medical is hiring a Supervisor to lead warehouse order planning, employee coordination, and process management in support of the operation. The role oversees durable medical goods, including canes, wheelchairs, in-home hospital beds, and respiratory products, and helps drive strong performance in safety, quality, service, and people development. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The advertised salary range is $65,360 to $81,700.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of experience in warehouse management.
At least 2 years of experience in a position involving occasional customer contact.
Knowledge of or experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers and vendors.
Ability to multitask, organize effectively, exercise sound judgment, and work independently.
Willingness to be on call for emergencies.
Proficient project management, decision-making, problem-solving, and mediation skills.
For an Inventory Supervisor assignment: proficiency in math and experience with inventory control practices and procedures.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, reach above the shoulders, and lift up to 50 pounds, or use a two-person lift for heavier items.
Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment, including pallet jacks and forklifts.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Lean/Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

Establish a culture that advocates continuous improvement at all levels.
Manage workloads for non-exempt employees.
Develop and support warehouse best practices.
Ensure customer orders are shipped correctly by training pickers, billers, auditors, and other team members to meet productivity and quality standards.
Collaborate across the team and use employees’ strengths to respond to changing workloads.
Develop employees through training, mentoring, coaching, counseling, performance feedback, and appropriate succession planning.
Maintain communication and harmony among team members.
Build awareness through daily productivity meetings and visual communication boards.
Maintain compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Partner with Safety to ensure procedures are followed and accident or incident documentation is completed.
Ensure compliance with safety requirements, including maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
Serve as a customer contact when necessary.
Ensure legal documentation and required paperwork are completed for the receipt, storage, or shipment of goods.
Maintain warehouse staff performance by coaching, guiding, developing, planning, monitoring, and appraising associates.
Foster participation in continuous improvement and demonstrate a supportive attitude.
Manage direct reports and drive accountability.
Perform other duties as assigned.