Distribution supervisor job description
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Distribution supervisor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in distribution supervisor job postings.
Sample distribution supervisor requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in logistics, or related field.
- Knowledge of warehouse management systems.
- Ability to develop and implement processes for efficient distribution.
- Experience with inventory management.
- Familiarity with supply chain management.
Sample required distribution supervisor soft skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
Distribution supervisor job description example 1
Owens & Minor distribution supervisor job description
At Owens & Minor, we are a critical part of the healthcare process. As a Fortune 500 company with 50+ facilities across the US and 18,000 teammates in over 90 countries, we provide integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care. Customers-and their patients-are at the heart of what we do.
Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.
Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day 401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment Employee stock purchase plan Tuition reimbursement Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company
Responsible for oversight of employees in batching, picking, order control, packing, replenishment, etc. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with distribution center procedures. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance (reporting performance to the Supervisor), and reporting problems immediately to the Supervisor.
Responsibilities and Duties
Manages order picking, checking, packing, and shipping to meet daily productivity goals Schedules work for each work area
Monitor employee works productivity, accuracy, neatness, and conformance to Byram Code of Conduct and other company policies.Traces the history of shipped orders to identify and resolve service failures and recommends remedial actions.Implement, enforce and report on quality control procedures including but not limited to cleaning products, clean aisles, employee picking errors, and productivity performance.Reviews and monitors security procedures by implementing and performing security checks as well as observing employee actions for security regulation compliance.Responsible for the nightly closing of the facility and compliance with nightly close procedures.Review errors and complaints and compile individual statistics to review with the management to determine appropriate action.Conduct corrective action with employees via oral and written warnings when employees are not meeting all company expectations.Communicates and works well with all Byram management.Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Qualifications and Skills
Proven work history in a fast-paced pick/pack and warehouse environment.Must be able to lift 50 lbs. daily.Forklift experience is preferred but not required.Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.Task-oriented with excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize workload.Enthusiastic attitude, team player, and adaptable to new or changing circumstances with a professional demeanor.ERP experience is preferred but not required.
One-year related experience
Additional Requirements
Occasional Saturday work
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin physical or mental handicap, disability, age or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era.
If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.
Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
Our mission is to empower our customers to advance healthcare, and our success starts with our teammates.
Owens & Minor teammate benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, available on first working day 401(k), eligibility after 30 days of employment Employee stock purchase plan Tuition reimbursement Development opportunities to grow your career with a global company
Responsible for oversight of employees in batching, picking, order control, packing, replenishment, etc. Carries out responsibilities in accordance with distribution center procedures. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance (reporting performance to the Supervisor), and reporting problems immediately to the Supervisor.
Responsibilities and Duties
Manages order picking, checking, packing, and shipping to meet daily productivity goals Schedules work for each work area
Monitor employee works productivity, accuracy, neatness, and conformance to Byram Code of Conduct and other company policies.Traces the history of shipped orders to identify and resolve service failures and recommends remedial actions.Implement, enforce and report on quality control procedures including but not limited to cleaning products, clean aisles, employee picking errors, and productivity performance.Reviews and monitors security procedures by implementing and performing security checks as well as observing employee actions for security regulation compliance.Responsible for the nightly closing of the facility and compliance with nightly close procedures.Review errors and complaints and compile individual statistics to review with the management to determine appropriate action.Conduct corrective action with employees via oral and written warnings when employees are not meeting all company expectations.Communicates and works well with all Byram management.Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Qualifications and Skills
Proven work history in a fast-paced pick/pack and warehouse environment.Must be able to lift 50 lbs. daily.Forklift experience is preferred but not required.Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.Task-oriented with excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize workload.Enthusiastic attitude, team player, and adaptable to new or changing circumstances with a professional demeanor.ERP experience is preferred but not required.
One-year related experience
Additional Requirements
Occasional Saturday work
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin physical or mental handicap, disability, age or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era.
If you feel this opportunity could be the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply.
Owens & Minor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, religion, disability, age, status as a veteran, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.
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Distribution supervisor job description example 2
New Balance distribution supervisor job description
Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.
This position is temporary (one year maximum).
JOB MISSION
Provide supervision, support and guidance to the assigned associates to process work accurately and timely to ensure smooth workflow throughout the Distribution Center.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
Supervise the efforts of assigned area associates to process work accurately and timely. Assigns and monitors workloads.Manage WMS functions.Ensure that safety, productivity and continuous improvement programs are established and followed.Track employee hours, discipline and time off via Workday.Receiving: responsible for receiving finished goods from domestic and international factories, and distribution centers, reconciling all receipts.Picking: responsible for all picking zones, 2 mezzanine levels, high bay and pallet pick. Research wave shortages and create shortage waves to expedite the sorter operation.Sortation & Induction: research wave shortages and closing waves. Identify and correct invalid containers. Control excess inventory from sorter and ensure it is properly put back into inventory. Maintain proper corrugated levels.Shipping: ensure coordination of information for all account services reports and updates. Enter all NB Customers routings. Coordinate account matrix data entry and all shipping documents (BOLs, etc.) Inventory: perform cycle counts, maintain inventory integrity, make inventory corrections for order fulfillment, process product removal for quality or returns authorization.Fulfillment: order picking, consolidation of orders at the put wall and packing of single unit and multi-unit orders.Returns: manage staffing versus inbound consumer returns, coordinate with outside vendors for charity donations, manage inventory quality controls and coordinate with Consumer Care for specific returns related issues.Put Away: consolidate warehouse inventory and restock inbound product, footwear, apparel and accessories.Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS
Associates degree and/or 3-5 years related distribution experience in a leadership position.Good knowledge of distribution activities and systems, including WMS. Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), WMS and email.Ability to manage and motivate a team structured workforce. Good planning, organization, communication and interpersonal skills are required.Ability to handle multiple priorities is essential.
Our Benefits:
Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.
Learn more about our Benefits
Flexible Work Schedule:
New Balance is committed to creating a culture that allows our associates to do their best work. Our corporate work-from-home policy does not mandate an arbitrary number of days in-office. Instead, we've designed a flexible hybrid model that empowers individual teams by letting the type of work dictate where it will most effectively be performed. We are capitalizing on this unique opportunity to evolve how we work based on efficiency, productivity, and the well-being of our associates.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.
This position is temporary (one year maximum).
JOB MISSION
Provide supervision, support and guidance to the assigned associates to process work accurately and timely to ensure smooth workflow throughout the Distribution Center.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
Supervise the efforts of assigned area associates to process work accurately and timely. Assigns and monitors workloads.Manage WMS functions.Ensure that safety, productivity and continuous improvement programs are established and followed.Track employee hours, discipline and time off via Workday.Receiving: responsible for receiving finished goods from domestic and international factories, and distribution centers, reconciling all receipts.Picking: responsible for all picking zones, 2 mezzanine levels, high bay and pallet pick. Research wave shortages and create shortage waves to expedite the sorter operation.Sortation & Induction: research wave shortages and closing waves. Identify and correct invalid containers. Control excess inventory from sorter and ensure it is properly put back into inventory. Maintain proper corrugated levels.Shipping: ensure coordination of information for all account services reports and updates. Enter all NB Customers routings. Coordinate account matrix data entry and all shipping documents (BOLs, etc.) Inventory: perform cycle counts, maintain inventory integrity, make inventory corrections for order fulfillment, process product removal for quality or returns authorization.Fulfillment: order picking, consolidation of orders at the put wall and packing of single unit and multi-unit orders.Returns: manage staffing versus inbound consumer returns, coordinate with outside vendors for charity donations, manage inventory quality controls and coordinate with Consumer Care for specific returns related issues.Put Away: consolidate warehouse inventory and restock inbound product, footwear, apparel and accessories.Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS
Associates degree and/or 3-5 years related distribution experience in a leadership position.Good knowledge of distribution activities and systems, including WMS. Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.Intermediate to advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), WMS and email.Ability to manage and motivate a team structured workforce. Good planning, organization, communication and interpersonal skills are required.Ability to handle multiple priorities is essential.
Our Benefits:
Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.
Learn more about our Benefits
Flexible Work Schedule:
New Balance is committed to creating a culture that allows our associates to do their best work. Our corporate work-from-home policy does not mandate an arbitrary number of days in-office. Instead, we've designed a flexible hybrid model that empowers individual teams by letting the type of work dictate where it will most effectively be performed. We are capitalizing on this unique opportunity to evolve how we work based on efficiency, productivity, and the well-being of our associates.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.
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Distribution supervisor job description example 3
Regal Beloit distribution supervisor job description
Distribution Supervisor - (220001AH) Company Overview: Regal Rexnord Corporation (RRX) is approximately a $5B publicly traded global manufacturer of electric motors and controls, electrical components and power transmission products serving customers around the world in the general industrial, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end markets, among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, through distributors, and directly to end-users. The company has approximately 29,000 global associates with significant operations in the US, Mexico, Europe, China, and India. Regal Rexnord Corporation is the result of a merger between Regal Beloit Corporation and Rexnord's PMC business which was completed in 2021. The headquarters for Regal Rexnord is located in Beloit, WI with an executive satellite office in Rosemont, IL. You may not know it, but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. Our products enable the fans in HVAC systems that keep us comfortable; the power source that keeps smart buildings running; the agricultural and food service equipment that keeps us fed; and the conveyer systems that keep e-commerce flowing.Our business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. For us, this means creating innovative solutions while focused on both customer needs and our commitment to sustainability. Join our team to create your better tomorrow.Regal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce Description Major Responsibilities:
Provides hiring, promotion and disciplinary action recommendations, as well as performance evaluation and feedback for direct reports.
Coordinates and Supervises the daily Distribution operations performed in a shift or production line, ensuring volume, quality, safety and cost goals are met.
Directs daily the activities of the production department to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality.
Ensures all safety procedures are followed and metrics met.
Investigates, trouble-shoots and provides solutions to production problems. Provides direct supervision and training for production workers.
Aids in planning, prioritizing, and managing production line maintenance or downtimes to minimize disruptions to manufacturing schedules.
Inspects product to verify production specifications are met.
Administrator of Regal Rexnord Cycle Counting program.
Coordinates and Supervises all Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) activities including but not limited to Administering, Training and auditing all transactions in the Zone in Compliance with all CBP (Customs Boarder Protection) and Global Trade requirements
Qualifications Required Education / Experience / Skills:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience.
3+ years (Distribution, Mat'ls, Mfg Eng, Quality, or Production Environment).
2+ years of Foreign Trade Zone Experience (Zone Operator or Zone Administrator) preferred.
Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma acquired within 3 years; Black Belt in Lean Sigma preferred.
Primary Location: United States Work Locations: Chino, California PTS Chino 91708 Job Posting: Jul 18, 2022, 8:40:14 PM
Provides hiring, promotion and disciplinary action recommendations, as well as performance evaluation and feedback for direct reports.
Coordinates and Supervises the daily Distribution operations performed in a shift or production line, ensuring volume, quality, safety and cost goals are met.
Directs daily the activities of the production department to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality.
Ensures all safety procedures are followed and metrics met.
Investigates, trouble-shoots and provides solutions to production problems. Provides direct supervision and training for production workers.
Aids in planning, prioritizing, and managing production line maintenance or downtimes to minimize disruptions to manufacturing schedules.
Inspects product to verify production specifications are met.
Administrator of Regal Rexnord Cycle Counting program.
Coordinates and Supervises all Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) activities including but not limited to Administering, Training and auditing all transactions in the Zone in Compliance with all CBP (Customs Boarder Protection) and Global Trade requirements
Qualifications Required Education / Experience / Skills:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent related experience.
3+ years (Distribution, Mat'ls, Mfg Eng, Quality, or Production Environment).
2+ years of Foreign Trade Zone Experience (Zone Operator or Zone Administrator) preferred.
Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma acquired within 3 years; Black Belt in Lean Sigma preferred.
Primary Location: United States Work Locations: Chino, California PTS Chino 91708 Job Posting: Jul 18, 2022, 8:40:14 PM
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Updated March 14, 2024