Distribution Center Supervisor

Stryten Manufacturing; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryten Energy in Salina, Kansas, is seeking a distribution supervisor to lead a team in a large lead‑acid battery manufacturing site. You will supervise direct and indirect staff, ensure safety, quality and on‑time production, and manage costs.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree or equivalent, proven leadership in a distribution setting, and strong Excel skills. This on‑site role offers a shift from Thursday to Saturday with occasional Wednesdays, and opportunities to impact continuous

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a distribution setting.
• Strong Excel skills and data-driven decision making.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise direct and indirect employees to meet schedules.
• Enforce safety, quality, productivity, and cost controls.
• Maintain safety and health policies and equipment readiness.
• Allocate and monitor work to achieve production targets.
• Report and address equipment and maintenance issues.

Skills

Leadership

Distribution operations

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

JDE

Job description

Overview

The Stryten factory in Salina, Kansas is one of the largest lead‑acid battery manufacturing sites in North America with 800 employees capable of producing more than 35,000 quality batteries per day. These batteries can be found in your car, in your boat or RV, or, in your lawn and garden equipment. Stryten proudly supports the local community by regularly participating in Project Salina, the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, and providing more than 100 volunteers for the Smoky Hill River Festival.

Stryten Energy is now looking for a dedicated professional to join our great team. If you are seeking employment that provides a safe and uplifting teamwork environment, along with a great work/life balance, Stryten is the place where you will find these qualities.

Supervise direct and indirect employees to meet established distribution schedules. Maintain safety, quality, productivity, and communication standards, along with controlling costs. Enforce compliance with company policies and procedures.

Schedule: D shift. Thurs-Sat, every other Wed; 5:25 pm to 6:00 am

Responsibilities

• Able to understand and nurture a strong safety minded culture.
• Communicate expectations clearly and hold accountable to those expectations.
• Implement plant policies and procedures regarding safety and health.
• Assign and monitor work to achieve production efficiently.
• Direct, train, review, and discipline hourly employees as required,
• Give recognition to employees that exceed expectations.
• Assure production meets quality standards.
• Control scrap and minimizing rework.
• Understanding root cause and help develop countermeasures.
• Assist in establishing and setting up equipment for distribution positions or for improved processes.
• Report and follow through on equipment and maintenance problems.
• Enforce all personnel policies and procedures.
• Manage employee overtime hours and shift efficiencies.
• Comply with current Quality Systems requirements.
• Responsible to ensure completion of DOT training.
• Use of inventory systems (JDE).
• Complete hazardous waste training including proper management of hazardous waste, satellite accumulation containers, how to review and prepare a hazardous waste manifest, and proper labeling requirements.
• Attend all meetings and training as scheduled.
• Undertake assigned projects as directed by Plant or Department Manager.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a Distribution setting
• Solid skills with Excel preferred

Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in the distribution center, required to be on site.
• Sitting, Standing,pushing, pulling, walking, and twisting as required.
• Will be exposed to extreme environmental conditions (hot, cold, humid)
• Occasional lifting from grams up to 50 pounds

Equipment Used:

• General Office Equipment, PC, and various software to include JDE, including Microsoft Office,.
• Personal Protective Equipment as required.

EEO Statement

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Statement

Stryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at stryten.com.