Supervisor, Parts Distribution Center – Kansas

Supervisor, Parts Distribution Center – Kansas City

Job Summary

The Supervisor, Parts Distribution Center, plays a key role in the overall success of the Parts Distribution Center by maintaining a safe work environment while consistently ensuring the efficient receiving / put away of parts and the timely and accurate shipment of customer orders.

Responsibility

Safety Leadership

• Ensure a safe, secure, and clean work environment for all employees and visitors.
• Conduct regular safety audits to help promote a safety-first culture.
• Work with the Company EHS department to ensure the Parts Distribution Center is in compliance with all Company safety requirements.
• Participate in the analysis and improvement of the Parts Distribution Center design and layout, with a focus on creating a safe working environment.

Managing Lean Operations

• Supervise the Parts Distribution Center staff across receiving, packaging, order fulfillment, and shipping to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations while following documented processes.
• Develop staffing plans and target performance levels with a goal of providing 24/7 parts availability during peak seasons to both internal and external customers.
• Collect data on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to dock-to-stock-to-shipment throughput, warehouse usage, inventory accuracy, and order accuracy in order to report these on a weekly / monthly / quarterly basis.
• Optimize inventory management processes to minimize waste and reduce costs.
• Lead the 5S and Workplace Organization programs in the Parts Distribution Center

Leadership and Team Building

• Hire, train, and lead a team of warehouse staff, including team leads, pickers, packers, and logistical support staff
• Foster a positive work environment, encourage teamwork, and provide coaching and development opportunities.
• Mentor and develop the skills and capabilities across the Parts Distribution Center team.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement operational improvements and ensure seamless parts availability.

Other duties as assigned by the Manager, Parts Distribution Center or the Director, Global Parts Operations.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma

Required Skills/Experience

• Minimum of five years' experience in Distribution Center supervision, preferably in the Agricultural or Heavy Equipment parts sector.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using data to drive decisions
• Proven experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and inventory control software.
• Strong knowledge of safety requirements related to Distribution Center operations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for leadership, team building, training, supervising, negotiating and interdepartmental interactions.
• Flexible and agile with the ability to pivot quickly to changing circumstances, business demands, and quickly make decisions with incomplete information at times.
• Motivated self-starter with capabilities to lead within a fast paced, dynamic, time sensitive environment.
• Ability to work and communicate with all levels of Management.
• Proficient in MS Office, specifically MS Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of distribution center design and layout an asset.
• Experience in JDE or other large ERP systems an asset.