Supervisor (DCs)

Drive Medical•South Brunswick, NJ

12d•$65,000 - $81,000•Onsite

About The Position

Drive Medical is seeking a Supervisor to lead order planning, employee coordination, and process management in support of warehouse operations and operating efficiency. The role oversees durable medical goods—including canes, wheelchairs, in-home hospital beds, and respiratory products—and works to achieve strong performance in safety, quality, service, and people development. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Supervisor manages the workload and development of non-exempt employees, promotes continuous improvement and warehouse best practices, and ensures customer orders are shipped correctly. The role supports compliance with standard operating procedures, safety requirements, and legal documentation for receiving, storing, and shipping goods. Associates in the assigned area report directly to this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Two years of experience in warehouse management.
Two 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 and organize efficiently and effectively.
Ability to exercise logical, sound judgment and work independently.
Willingness to be on call for emergencies.
Proficient project management, decision-making, problem-solving, and mediation skills.
Ability to perform physical activities including walking, standing, bending, squatting, reaching above the shoulders, and lifting up to 50 pounds; use a two-person lift for heavier items.
Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.

Nice To Haves

Preferred certification in Lean/Six Sigma.
For an Inventory Supervisor assignment: proficiency in math and experience with inventory control practices and procedures.

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 to respond effectively to changing daily workloads.
Develop employees through training, mentoring, coaching, counseling, performance reviews, and structured succession planning as appropriate.
Maintain communication and harmony among team members.
Promote awareness through daily productivity meetings and visual communication boards.
Maintain and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
Partner with safety personnel to ensure procedures are followed and accident or incident documentation is completed.
Ensure safety compliance, 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.
Plan, monitor, and appraise staff job results while coaching, guiding, developing, and leading associates.
Demonstrate support for and encourage participation in continuous improvement.
Engage direct-report staff, manage them, and drive accountability.
Perform other duties as assigned.