Lead Distribution Center Specialist

Ellsworth Corporation

Job Description:

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?

Ellsworth Adhesives spec in materials in each of those products!

Ellsworth Corporation is a global, industry‑leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer that currently has a Lead Distribution Center Specialist opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into our brand‑new Specialty Chemical Distribution (SCD) Division located in Spartanburg, SC.

Are you passionate about supply chain and looking for the next step in your leadership journey? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth and build a brand‑new team at our facility!

Ellsworth Corporation is a family‑run company that has had continuous growth for over 50 years. We are an industry‑leading global distributor, manufacturer, and packager of adhesives used by cell phone, medical device, space/aerospace, and electric vehicle industries. Find out more about our state‑of‑the‑art facility and distribution center and learn more about our business, and learn about the industries we serve, and learn about our consumer and manufacturing divisions.

You will coordinate distribution center activities in an SCD by adhering to all safety guidelines and standards in a team environment. You will execute operational transactions to support the operations in their assigned department.

• Contribute transactionally to support DC performance
• Primary contact between the team and the supervisor for operational daily needs
• Partner with management to assess and improve team performance
• Use data tools and metrics to assess and make operational decisions
• Initial assessment of problems, working with internal counterparts to determine next steps
• Coordinate department‑level activities with the team and DC leadership
• Train staff on RF scanner and computer system
• Support process to contribute to the accuracy of inventory

• Clean, organized, climate‑controlled and safe warehouse environment.
• Above‑market wages.
• Family‑owned promoting work‑life balance.
• First shift hours.

As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more.  for a summary of employee benefits.

• 3+ years of related industrial experience and/or training
• High school diploma or equivalency (GED, HSED)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Effective leadership skills
• Proficient written and oral communication
• Basic organizational skills
• Ability to work within complex system and process
• Experience in MS Office programs and warehouse software (Latitude, P21, RF scanner etc.)
• Agile in identifying and making recommendations to resolve problems
• Models and promotes self‑directed work team culture
• Proven ability to solve problems with standardized solution

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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