Distribution Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Distribution Supervisor - 2nd Shift (Monday-Thursday)

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Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter.

By harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics challenges convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world.

Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.

The Distribution Supervisor is responsible for the incoming and outgoing of materials, reagents, instruments or equipment to meet customer expectations which involve receiving, shipping, and inventory/material control. Performs manual and/or clerical duties that may utilize various systems / WMS involved in receipt or preparation of materials for shipment. Performs a wide variety of planning, scheduling, coordinating and reporting tasks in support of the manufacturing workflow.

Coordinates and monitors workflow, assisting in scheduling and prioritizing activities in assigned distribution area. Maintains compliance with relevant local, country and international guidelines. May have responsibility for fulfillment administration and processes.

This position reports to the Operations Manager and is part of the Distribution Team located in Hebron, Kentucky and will be an on-site role.

• Fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction in a Lean environment.
• Coordinating with other Supervisors to build and execute productivity plans by reviewing work volume forecasts, determining productivity requirements, and partnering to balance labor across the facility.
• Communicating policies to associates and act as the primary information source for the team, maintaining compliance and consistency, and taking corrective action when required.
• Performing root cause analysis using the problem‑solving process and 5 Why’s to develop a logical solution.
• Providing performance feedback and development opportunities to direct reports. This should be done by holding monthly 1 on 1 meetings with associates using the Danaher standard form.

• High School Diploma with 8+ yrs experience, Bachelors with 5+yrs, or Masters with 3+ yrs experience.
• 2+ years experience leading a team in a warehouse environment.
• Experience with a Warehouse Management System (WMS), preferably Oracle.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office applications.
• Lean/Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement Experience.

• Experienced & qualified to thrive in an ambiguous environment with little support or guidance.
• Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to motivate and develop associates.

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay. We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact: or

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