Location:

Fort Payne, Alabama

Job Summary:

Supervisor, DC Operations is responsible for managing, controlling, and monitoring processes and work flows at the company’s distribution site. He/she manages and trains staff engaged in receiving, stocking, processing or shipping; prepares reports, summaries, and analysis on operations and communicates with appropriate management.

Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities:

• Manage and plan for the physical receipt, processing, storage and shipment of delivered materials into and out of the distribution center;

• Prepare staffing plans during peak and off peak times to maintain consistent work flow for all associates in a productive manner;

• Motivate associates to ensure that predetermined productivity, cost, and quality standards are achieved or exceeded;

• Ensure good housekeeping and safe working conditions in the facility;

• Recommend new or improved methods, techniques and procedures for processing inventory more efficiently;

• Train new or newly assigned associates in the proper methods and standard operating procedures of a job function;

• Conduct associate performance observations and provide clear and concise feedback to associates;

• Complete performance evaluations of distribution center personnel;

• Establish and maintain good rapport throughout the department;

• Develop Area Operations Coordinator to be able to train hourly associates

• Effectively and consistently manage performance of hourly associates

• Communicate daily plans to team

• Designate appropriate labor throughout the department and monitor performance to goal

Education and Requirements:

• Five to seven years of experience in distribution operations or an equivalent combination of training and supervisory experience necessary.

• Must have knowledge of distribution and inventory control methods and procedures, and the ability to apply such knowledge to practical situations.

• Knowledge of safety and security measures and the ability to apply them in a distribution center situation vital.

• Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and familiar with record-keeping systems.

• Computer experience a major requirement. Knowledge of PkMS a plus.

• In depth knowledge of distribution center procedures and safe processing methods.

• Must be detail-oriented with strong mathematical and written abilities.

• Ability to communicate effectively to department teams, cross-functional partners and upper management.

• Strong planning skills with the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment