1st-Shift Distribution Lead — Lean & Safety Champion

CAN002 Thomson Reuters Canada Ltd; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Flexible vacation

Mental Health Days

Job summary

Thomson Reuters in Eagan, Minnesota is seeking an experienced Distribution Supervisor for the 1st shift to lead the Distribution and Receiving teams, directing work to meet production, quality, and safety goals.

You will drive lean improvements, manage a team, and collaborate across departments to implement new technology and processes while maintaining a strong safety culture and providing coaching and performance feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and 3 to 5+ years of related manufacturing experience, including supervisory responsibilities
• Proven supervisory skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Microsoft Office computer skills

Responsibilities

• Direct work activity to meet departmental production targets
• Identify and resolve complex technical problems
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects
• Identify waste in processes and apply lean principles to minimize or eliminate it
• Follow leader standard work, including daily Gemba Walks, Tier Board facilitation, and continuous improvement meetings with crew
• Work across departments to implement new technology, equipment, and processes
• Supervise a team and provide work direction, feedback, and ongoing communication about the business
• Develop employees’ skills through training and participation in process improvements
• Evaluate performance formally and recommend compensation changes
• Recommend hiring, discipline, and termination actions
• Serve as a role model for safety and hold employees accountable
• Conduct safety audits and accident investigations, and recommend safety improvements

Skills

Supervisory skills

Oral and written communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3–5+ years exp.

Tools

SAP

Job description

Thomson Reuters in Eagan, Minnesota is seeking an experienced Distribution Supervisor for the 1st shift to lead the Distribution and Receiving teams, directing work to meet production, quality, and safety goals.

You will drive lean improvements, manage a team, and collaborate across departments to implement new technology and processes while maintaining a strong safety culture and providing coaching and performance feedback.