Distribution Center Supervisor

Eaton Group; Ellisville (MO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's ES AMER PCS division in Ellisville, MO seeks a Distribution Center Supervisor to lead a 2nd shift team, oversee receipt, storage, and shipment of finished goods using SAP and WMS, and manage the Autostore system. The role focuses on safety, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement to boost productivity and reduce waste.

Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or an Associate's Degree with manufacturing/operations experience, or a HS diploma with more years of experience.
• Minimum 1 year supervisory experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Eaton will not sponsor immigration or CPT/OPT.

Responsibilities

• Lead a unionized hourly team, directing daily tasks and resolving issues.
• Foster collaborative relationships with reports and the local Union.
• Drive safety, ensure adherence to Eaton procedures and a safe workplace.
• Guarantee on-time customer shipments and continuous improvement of distribution processes.
• Train freight and picking staff to build capabilities.
• Oversee receipt and storage of finished goods and optimize space utilization.
• Develop procedures to boost productivity and control shipments.
• Maintain attendance, punctuality, and performance records.
• Maintain 5S+ housekeeping across areas of responsibility.
• Review in-transit reports and address issues via exception management.
• Track CDC performance metrics and inventory accuracy.
• Support cycle counting and annual physical inventory efforts.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Handle order processing tasks as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Conflict resolution

Logistics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree + 2 years experience

High School Diploma + 4 years experience

Tools

SAP

Kronos

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Eaton's ES AMER PCS division is currently seeking a Distribution Center Supervisor to join our dynamic team! This role will take place out of our Ellisville, MO facility and we are able to offer relocation assistance for qualified candidates in the United States.

In this pivotal role, you'll lead and inspire a dedicated team of 2nd shift employees, maintaining impeccable inventory accuracy and resolving any issues related to the receipt, storage, and shipment of finished goods using WMS and SAP systems. You'll also embrace innovation by managing our newly implemented Autostore Warehouse system, ensuring smooth operations and addressing any challenges that arise. Additionally, you'll drive continuous improvement projects, focusing on boosting productivity and reducing inventory, making a tangible impact on our success.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86000 - $126000 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do

• Lead with Purpose: Work directly with our unionized hourly team members, providing clear direction on daily tasks and swiftly resolving any issues that arise.
• Build Strong Relationships: Foster a collaborative and positive relationship with your direct reports and the local Union, ensuring a harmonious work environment.
• Champion Safety: Drive accountability and ensure strict adherence to all Eaton safety and security procedures, creating a safe workplace for everyone.
• Deliver Excellence: Guarantee the on-time delivery of customer shipments every day, exceeding expectations and delighting our customers.
• Empower Through Training: Provide essential support for the training of freight and picking team members, helping them grow and excel in their roles.
• Optimize Space: Supervise the receipt and storage of finished goods, utilizing space in the most efficient manner to maximize productivity.
• Innovate for Success: Develop and implement cutting-edge procedures to enhance productivity in all distribution functions, ensuring accuracy and control of shipments.
• Track Performance: Maintain meticulous records to monitor attendance, punctuality, and work performance, ensuring high standards are met.
• Maintain Excellence: Ensure proper housekeeping in all areas of responsibility by adhering to 5S+ standards, creating a clean and organized workspace.
• Analyze and Improve: Review and maintain in-transit reports daily, identifying problem areas and implementing effective solutions through exception management using advanced systems.
• Drive Metrics: Produce and maintain comprehensive CDC performance metrics, providing valuable insights into our operations.
• Ensure Accuracy: Participate in the maintenance of accurate inventory control records, ensuring our stock levels are always precise.
• Lead Inventory Efforts: Co-lead Distribution Center efforts in the annual physical inventory and develop a robust cycle counting program to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Resolve with Professionalism: Research and resolve problems using your exceptional communication skills, collaborating with both internal and external customers.
• Support Operations: Perform order processing tasks as necessary, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution OR an Associate's Degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 2 years manufacturing/operations experience OR a High School Diploma/GED from an accredited institution with a minimum of 4 years of manufacturing/operations experience.
• Minimum of 1 years of supervisory or leader of people experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment, immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience with SAP.
• At least 1 year of experience working with automated technology in a distribution center.
• At least 1 year of experience with Kronos time keeping.

Skills

• Experience managing conflict in the workplace.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Experience with inbound and outbound logistics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

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