Distribution Supervisor

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Job Description

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.

The Distribution Supervisor directs and coordinates activities of the warehouse associates and all operations related to the receipt, storage, and distribution of product.

2nd Shift: 11am-7:30pm Monday - Friday

• Ensures timely and accurate shipments of orders from the distribution center.
• Effectively utilizes and ensures compliance with BD’s inventory control and warehouse management systems.
• Ensures departmental procedures, SOPs and work instructions are updated and training provided to associates as required. Ensures all associates follow C2C training guidelines.
• Plans work schedules and assigns duties to maintain adequate staffing levels; ensures activities are performed effectively and is able to manage fluctuating workloads.
• Reviews work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed accurately and efficiently.
• Evaluates employee performance; prepares performance appraisals; prepares and maintains work records and reports that include information such as employees’ time and inspection results.
• Conducts staff meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics such as safety, quality, policy changes, etc.
• Recommends or initiates personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures; resolves personnel problems complaints or refers them to higher-level management for resolution.
• Must be able to work a flexible shift and weekends as business requirements dictate.
• Responsible for following and monitoring/correcting associates in Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as outlined in the SOP’s and work instructions.
• Must ensure safety first environment and be able to work diligently to maintain safe working conditions and adhere to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries and illnesses.
• Regular and reliable attendance at work.
• To ensure the cleanliness of the facility, follow guidelines as outlined.
• Become knowledgeable with the responsibilities of the other warehouse positions. Assist as required. Act as back up at times of absence or vacation.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Expresses information clearly, information is organized in a logical manner; speaks using proper grammar, tone and pace.
• Practices meaningful two-way communication.
• Performs basic math computations accurately; uses appropriate mathematical formulas and techniques.
• Possesses sufficient inductive and deductive reasoning ability to successfully perform job; critically reviews, analyzes, synthesizes, compares and interprets information and applies this when solving problems. Identifies connections between issues and changes direction when working on multiple projects or issues.
• Must have knowledge of inventory and warehouse management systems.
• Ability to perform/operate in a metrics-driven environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must have strong leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for distribution of product.
• Understands and can efficiently use computer hardware/software to convey and retrieve information.

• High school diploma or GED and four years’ related work experience.
• Associate's degree from two-year college or technical school and two years’ related experience.
• Ability to…