Associate Distribution Supervisor - 1st Shift

MilliporeSigma; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Milwaukee is seeking an Associate Distribution Supervisor for the 1st Shift. You will provide leadership, ensure safety compliance, and oversee supply chain operations. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Logistics or related field and at least 4 years of experience. Join a team passionate about innovation and impacting lives globally!

Qualifications

• 4+ years of warehouse and/or supply chain experience.
• Experience in a Distribution Center or Chemical Manufacturing environment preferred.
• Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership direction to department under management guidance.
• Evaluate processes for safety improvements and conduct safety audits.
• Support documentation and manage supply/control.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or business

Associate’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or business

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP

Job description

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Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

Your Role

The Associate Distribution Supervisor – 1st Shift in Milwaukee, WI will:

• Shift Hours: Monday – Friday 6:00am – 3:00pm (hours could be extended based on workload)
• Provide leadership direction to the department under management guidance; assist with employee training, HR functions (including shadowing talent selection and performance/accountability discussions), employee relations (via effective communication), and the enforcement of company safety, work, and housekeeping standards.
• Evaluate processes and methods to recommend and implement safety improvements, including ensuring employees are trained on the safe handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Determine methods and procedures for new assignments (with guidance); manage safety and emergency response including active membership on emergency teams (e.g., Hazardous Materials, Medical, Evacuation, Chemical Spill), responding to emergency situations, addressing unsafe situations to prevent interruptions, and initiating near miss reports.
• Conduct safety audits and provides feedback for both safe and unsafe actions.
• Support departmental operations and supervisors by assisting with documentation management (training documents, SOPs, unit records, reports), resource/workload scheduling, cost control, and supply management; and actively promote/participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Help the department supervisor in ensuring the correct chemicals are received, stored, packaged, packed, and shipped to meet customer's expectations and in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Learn, work with, and maintain compliance with all applicable company policies, procedures, and governmental regulations (including GDP, ISO, DOT, CFR, IATA, IMO, OSHA, DEA, and
• Factory Mutual guidelines), and perform other miscellaneous duties and tasks as assigned.
  
  

Physical Attributes

• May involve use of respirator when handling open chemicals.
  
  

Who You Are

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or other business field
  
  

OR

• Associate’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or other business field
  
  

OR

• High School diploma or GED
• 4 + years of warehouse and/or supply chain experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong team player work ethic with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented professional that can efficiently prioritize and execute given tasks under tight deadlines
• Experience in a Distribution Center or Chemical Manufacturing environment
• Experience in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical thinking
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT) and SAP
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Six Sigma experience
  
  

RSREMD

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution and Supply Chain

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