Supervisor (DCs)

Drive Medical•South Brunswick, NJ

13h•$65,360 - $81,700•Onsite

About The Position

Drive Medical is seeking a Supervisor to lead warehouse order planning, employee coordination, and process management in support of efficient operations. The supervisor oversees durable medical goods, including canes, wheelchairs, in-home hospital beds, and respiratory products, while driving strong performance in safety, quality, service, and people development. The role works Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and is based in a warehouse environment.

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 sound judgment, work independently, and solve problems.
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 are also required.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, reach above the shoulders, and lift up to 50 pounds; use a two-person lift for items over 50 pounds.
Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts.

Nice To Haves

Preferred certification in Lean/Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

Promote a culture of 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, and performance management.
Maintain communication and harmony among team members.
Build awareness using daily productivity meetings and visual communication boards.
Maintain and ensure 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 receiving, storing, or shipping goods.
Guide, develop, and lead warehouse associates by planning, monitoring, and evaluating job results.
Foster participation and support for continuous improvement.
Manage direct reports and promote accountability.
Develop employees through appropriate training, performance reviews, and succession planning as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.