Commodities Supervisor | 3rd Shift

Van-Meter; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid time off including holidays

Job summary

Van Meter seeks a Commodities Supervisor to lead the distribution center team, directing operations, budget management, and capital projects. This role drives safety, training, and continuous improvement while aligning processes across locations.

The ideal candidate will coach staff, analyze daily metrics, and ensure timely, accurate order processing and production scheduling in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two-year degree preferred.
• Experience in distribution center leadership preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs; forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety initiatives and ensure compliance.
• Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring to team members.
• Analyze daily reports, metrics to identify opportunities.
• Oversee picking, transfer queue, and error reporting.
• Oversee daily production schedule and balance production levels.
• Collaborate with inside sales, Production Manager and DC manager.
• Support delivery logistics for the branch.
• Train new team members.
• Promote continuous improvement and company culture.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Coaching

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two-year degree preferred

Tools

Excel

RF Scan

Eclipse

Forklift

Job description

Description

Summary:

The Commodities Supervisor plays a crucial role in supporting our purpose of creating lasting value for those we serve by providing leadership to distribution center team members and oversees all department operations. This position provides day-to-day direction, as well as guidance on projects led by team members. The Commodities Supervisor is responsible for the departments’ operations budget and will ensure all capital projects are completed on time and within budget. This individual will also help develop best practices by aligning department processes between all company locations. They implement improvement opportunities to manage work flow, promote safety, provide training, and ensure compliance in the distribution center while supporting a positive work environment. This individual is a self starter and a leader who exemplifies the company culture by setting an example for all distribution center employees. Their leadership should promote our culture, our 5 P’s and our purpose to create lasting value for those we serve.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Drive company safety initiatives and ensure compliance
• Provide not only supervision, but leadership, coaching and mentoring to team members
• Analyze daily reports, Metric, and spreadsheets to identify areas of opportunity
• Ensure the accuracy of customer orders and product returns
• Oversee picking, transfer queue, and error reporting
• Encourage creativity, risk-taking, and constant improvements
• Keep team members focused and on track
• Escalate issues which cannot be resolved by the team
• Assist in managing the delivery logistics for the branch
• Assist Production Manager, improve scrap percent of sales of copper
• Maximize machine uptime
• May provide back up support to team member
• Work side-by-side with the inside sales, counter, Production Manager, and distribution center manager to ensure quality customer service
• Train any new team members
• Oversee daily production schedule and smooth production levels accordingly
• Drive for continuous improvement
• Promote our culture and 5 P’s

Requirements

Critical Success Factors:

• Ability to work collaboratively with all departments
• Execute duties with highest regard for safety, continuous improvement and cost reduction
• Customer focused with a high rate of customer satisfaction
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to analyze workload and establish priorities with time sensitive deadlines
• Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
• Ability to make sound decisions and seek buy-in from others
• Ability to understand and implement our processes and procedures
• Strong analytical skills and ability to solve problems and develop solutions
• Must lead by example by displaying a positive work ethic and attitude
• Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Self Motivated
• Dependable
• Drive for continuous improvement

Job Requirements/Specifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum of a two year degree preferred
• Previous distribution center experience preferred
• Previous experience in distribution center leadership preferred
• Previous experience managing a team of five or more preferred
• Electrical product knowledge is preferred
• Ability to lift 70 lbs required; lift 100 lbs at times
• Ability to use fork lift equipment required
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Ability to work with Excel documents
• Knowledge of Eclipse and RF Scan is preferred
• Able to work a varied shift

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Consistently standing, walking, lifting, works with others, works indoors
• Frequently carrying, pushing, bending at the waist, twisting upper body, reaching, working with hands & fingers, vision acuity near & far, depth perception, field of vision, color vision, team lifting, customer contact, extended day, cold, heat, temperature changes, and high places
• Sometimes sitting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, non-standard work shift, wet, humid, noise, work outdoors, and mechanical hazards
• Occasionally crawling, driving, vibration, confined area, fumes, odors, dusts, and mists

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

Several factors are considered in making compensation decisions at Van Meter; including but not limited to education, skill sets, work experience and training, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation may be below the lower end of the range when the minimum requirements of the role are not met and the higher end is reserved for candidates with extensive experience and qualifications that exceed the requirements of the role.

Van Meter offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, paid time off including holidays, 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.