Distribution Center Supervisor

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

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products!

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Distribution Center Supervisor opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into SCD, an Ellsworth Corporation company located in Germantown, WI. This is an on-site position.

Are you passionate about supporting and advancing the larger strategic goals of the DC? Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team!

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!  to see our state‑of‑the‑art facility and distribution center and learn more about our business, and here to find out more about the industries we serve, and here to learn about our consumer and manufacturing divisions.

You will direct personnel and daily operational activities within the Distribution Center and support and advance the larger strategic goals of the DC by ensuring the efficient processing of workflow and achieving key process and operational cost improvements in accordance with established company policies and procedures. You will also foster a safe team environment.

• Drives compliance with safety, quality, and productivity goals in support of warehouse leadership team objectives
• Serves as the Distribution Operations Subject Matter Expert rotating, flexing, and training employees on each aspect of the warehouse / distribution processes (Freight, Returns, Receiving, Restock and Transfers)
• Defines and applies cross training needs in all warehouse team functions to support customer demand and satisfaction
• Keenly understands DC operational goals, identifies gaps, and recommends continuous process improvement solutions. Actively assists with CI implementation
• Participates in the full‑range of people‑management responsibilities, including performance reviews, compensation, recommendations, coaching and development, hiring recommendations, and disciplinary actions

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 supervisory experience in distribution operations
• High School Diploma or equivalency required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Promotes teamwork and works effectively within diversified teams
• Takes active ownership of DC daily operations and displays enthusiasm for leadership activities
• Experience with process improvement and driving change
• Ability to analyze data (Pareto methodology) and make well‑supported recommendations
• Strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Knowledge of functional operations (order flow, 5S, receiving, warehouse, replenishment, and expense management) and ability to apply structured problem‑solving methodology (I.E.: 5 Why, Pareto’s, PDCA) to identified gaps
• Experience communicating and presenting issues to senior management
• Ability to partner with others within the Ellsworth distribution networks to align continuous improvement plans
• Occasional (Less than 5%)

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