Distribution Supervisor

Distribution Supervisor – leads a team of partners in a dynamic manufacturing environment, coaching and motivating them to meet goals while ensuring compliance with operating policies, food safety, and regulatory requirements.

• Train, coach, evaluate and reinforce Process Excellence principles with partners.
• Organize daily production, shipping, and receiving to maximize efficiencies, making adjustments as conditions change.
• Administer company, plant, or department processes related to certification programs, pay systems, assessment, and feedback.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans and customer requirements.
• Interpret and communicate customer requirements to UDC FG/UDD Dry Goods/Bulk groups.
• Encourage teamwork and adherence to Plant/DC policies and procedures.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, good housekeeping guidelines, and safety requirements, including wear of prescribed Personal Protective Equipment and compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Maintain partner accountability and provide daily communication of essential information.
• Lead efforts to meet or exceed productivity, quality, and safety goals.
• Use problem‑solving methods and quality tools to identify and implement process improvements.
• Plan production operations, set priorities, and monitor progress to meet customer needs.
• Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance opportunities to maximize efficiencies at lowest cost.
• Monitor training activities and ensure proper training paperwork is completed.
• Assist with staffing decisions related to shipping/receiving schedules that meet customer requirements.
• Work with leadership to identify and communicate customer requirements.
• Understand and comply with government regulations such as OSHA, USDA, FDA, EPA, EEOC, OFCCP, etc.
• Make decisions related to HACCP, product quality, HOLD & RELEASE, and other regulatory matters.
• Assist with regulatory, customer, and internal audits.
• Perform process checks for CPs, CCPs, QPs, and CQPs required for the position.
• Follow reaction plans for Food Safety, Food Quality, and customer requirement deviations.

• High School diploma or GED required (College degree not required).
• Future relocation preferred.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proficient PC skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to learn and maintain understanding of all equipment and computer systems.
• Willing and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Goal‑oriented and results‑focused.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 8% 401(k) match plus company contribution of approximately 8% of earnings.
• Retirement benefits – two retirement benefit plans.
• Incentive bonus pay twice a year when company goals are met.
• Childcare assistance up to $5,000 annually and monthly contributions for independent babysitters.
• Wellness Incentive and Lifestyle Spending Account for fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits starting day one.
• Relocation bonus of $10,000 plus additional relocation package for distances over 50 miles.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.