Distribution Supervisor

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

Responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising the functions and personnel of the warehouse to ensure superior customer satisfaction utilizing the RIMS System. This includes receiving, putaway, order filling and preparation of all outbound shipments.

This is a second shift position; typical hours are 2:20-11:45pm (Monday-Friday; Saturdays as needed).

Responsibilities

• Support programs that foster Associates' safety through meeting OSHA, EPA regulations, and Moen safety goals
• Maintain a continuous flow of orders in shipping and receiving by managing Associates’ activities through the RIMS system
• Enforce the Kinston Distribution Center personnel policies, procedures, and programs fairly and consistently
• Ensure efficient order closeouts
• Direct receiving, put away, picking and re-warehousing activities
• Ensure compliance with special customer shipping instructions
• Ensure proper order staging of outbound shipments and completion of all documentation
• Ensure proper training of Associates to perform their duties in accordance with established procedures
• Take an active role in providing a leadership example to all Associates in practicing Moen's Operating Philosophy
• Provide oral and written communications such as reports, disciplinary action, monthly update charts and graphs
• Plan and execute process improvements
• Manage distribution operations, including customer shipments, space requirements, inventory management, and facility expenses and staffing levels to ensure compliance with operational budget and alignment with operational levels
• Interface with Customer Service, Transportation, Manufacturing Plants, and customers to challenge the status quo
• Drive the Moen Operating System (MOS) within the Distribution System in order to ensure continuous improvement and process adherence within all areas of the Distribution Center
• Work with the Trainer to ensure proper/timely training of Associates on procedures to perform their job and use equipment properly as well as understand policies and enforce safety and warehouse objectives.
• Coach and/or administer discipline when violations occur
• Work with Warehouse Coaches and Leads to plan, develop and refine programs to utilize the Robocom Inventory Management System (RIMS) and Fortna Carton sorting/labeling systems to the maximum capacity
• Direct the maintenance of good housekeeping procedures, safe storage of product in all areas of the warehouse and maintenance of all material handling equipment
• Assess and conduct employee performance reviews to maximize Associates’ potential

• Associate’s degree is preferred or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of 3 years of warehousing experience with 1 year of prior supervisory experience; previous experience in an automated distribution environment is a plus
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook; familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems and SAP; experience with Microsoft Access is a plus
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and organize responsibilities
• Flexible, self-motivated and willing to actively participate in continuous improvement processes as well as inspire continuous improvement and individual growth
• Detail oriented and able to provide clear and concise information to outside organizations

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay…