Distribution Center Supervisor - PA

Pride Mobility Products Corporation; Lawrenceville (Tioga County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Mobility Products Corporation is seeking a Distribution Center Supervisor to oversee daily operations, supervise staff, and coordinate schedules to maximize productivity and quality. The role emphasizes safety, compliance, and customer service while supporting management with Lean initiatives.

You will lead a team, monitor shipping/receiving, and implement process improvements, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to standards within a non-climate-controlled warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest.
• Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment and RF scanners is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating daily schedules, order flow, and distribution processes to optimize operational efficiency, output, and quality.
• Assist with monitoring shipping, receiving, and inventory operations to meet productivity, quality, and cost goals, and address issues as needed.
• Assist with coordinating the scheduling of incoming containers, pickup of empty containers, and maintenance of storage container records.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the warehouse, monitor product flow, and promptly address issues as they arise.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with all employees.
• Coordinate employee training and cross-training, adjust daily personnel assignments to maximize output, and ensure employees follow procedures.
• Assist Management with employee development plans and the development or revision of Standard Work Procedures.
• Ensure teams prioritize customer service, quality, reliability, and timeliness.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that reduce costs and enhance performance.
• Ensure daily operations are safe and effective and conduct regular safety audits.
• Keep work areas organized, maintain clear aisles, and reinforce safe practices.
• Operate powered industrial trucks and RF scanners to load/unload goods and assist with warehouse duties.
• Assist with monitoring staffing needs and adjust based on workload and productivity goals.
• Organize warehouse work areas and use resources to optimize productivity.
• Assist with monitoring use of supplies, control costs, and provide input on expenditures.
• Recommend improvements to materials, equipment, tooling, products, and processes and assist with changes.
• Communicate effectively with employees and management at all levels.
• Assist with processing time-off requests and maintain staffing levels.
• Ensure personnel are current on procedures in the Learning Management System (Litmos).
• Maintain compliance with FDA, OSHA, and Pride policies.
• Reinforce Lean principles and 5S/visual controls.
• Maintain administrative records for assigned areas.
• Assist management with documenting objectives, motivating staff, and enforcing policies.
• Ensure safety and security rules are observed and report incidents.
• Complete annual CTPAT Security Training.
• Assign, train, and develop employees based on goals and experience.
• Develop goals and measure outcomes to ensure targets are met.
• Focus on continuous improvement and sound business judgment.
• Work with Pride departments to exceed expectations.

Skills

Team player

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Forklifts

Job description

Description

Starting Hourly Wage: $32.53

Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

Supervise Pride's Distribution Center employees and daily operations to meet or exceed productivity, quality, safety, and customer service goals while supporting Management and maintaining compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Assist with coordinating daily schedules, order flow, and distribution processes to optimize operational efficiency, output, and quality
• Assist with monitoring shipping, receiving, and inventory operations to meet established productivity, quality, and cost goals, and address or elevate issues as needed
• Assist with coordinating the scheduling of incoming containers, pickup of empty containers, and maintenance of storage container records in collaboration with Management
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the warehouse, monitor product flow, and promptly address issues as they arise
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with all employees
• Coordinate employee training and cross-training, adjust daily personnel assignments to maximize output, and ensure employees follow established operational and organizational procedures
• Assist Management with employee development plans and the development or revision of Standard Work Procedures based on departmental goals and employee needs
• Ensure teams consistently prioritize customer service, quality, reliability, and timeliness
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that enhance performance and reduce costs
• Ensure daily operations are safe and effective and conduct regular audits of safety measures
• Keep work areas organized and clean, maintain clear aisles and walkways, and reinforce safe work practices
• Operate powered industrial trucks and RF scanners to load and unload finished goods from containers, trailers, and racked locations, and assist with general warehouse duties as needed
• Assist with monitoring daily staffing needs and recommend adjustments to Management based on workload, employee experience, and productivity goals
• Organize warehouse work areas and use available resources to optimize productivity and efficiency
• Assist with monitoring the use of departmental supplies and resources, control avoidable costs, and provide input to Management on expenditures and budget needs
• Recommend improvements to materials, equipment, tooling, products, and processes, and assist with implementing approved changes
• Communicate effectively with employees and all levels of management
• Assist with processing time-off requests through the time management system while maintaining appropriate departmental staffing levels
• Ensure all personnel are current to any new and updated procedures in the Learning Management System (Litmos)
• Maintain compliance with Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), and Pride policies and procedures
• Reinforce Lean principles and Visual Factory practices, including 5S and visual controls
• Assist with maintaining required administrative records and documents for assigned areas of responsibility
• Assist Management with documenting and communicating objectives, positively impacting employee morale, motivating team members, conducting performance appraisals, addressing individual or group performance issues, and consistently enforcing company policies, procedures, best practices, and applicable law
• Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
• Complete the annual CTPAT Security Training
• Assign, train, and develop employees based on experience and departmental goals
• Assist with developing goals and objectives, and measuring outcomes to ensure goals are met
• Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
• Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
• Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Must be a team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented, and honest

Must have the ability to:

• Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
• Guide, direct, and motivate staff
• Operate all warehouse equipment, including a vertical lift at heights up to 30 feet
• Be cross trained for multiple jobs within assigned work area(s)
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Be flexible with working hours based on business needs
• Maintain a high standard of quality in workmanship
• Read and interpret department paperwork (i.e. logs, daily workload reports)
• Stand/walk/bend throughout workday
• Work in a non-climate-controlled environment*
• Warehouse environment has moderate forklift traffic, and is cool in the winter and hot in the summer

Must have:

• Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
• Strong emotional intelligence and collaboration
• Basic working knowledge of warehousing/distribution standard concepts, practices, and procedures
• Basic working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Strong working knowledge of warehousing/distribution standard concepts, practices, and procedures preferred
• Basic understanding of Lean principles, 5S, and visual controls preferred
• Basic working knowledge of Oracle preferred
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• At least 5 years of production, warehouse, and/or distribution center experience, including safely operating various types of forklifts/industrial powered equipment and RF scanners
• At least 1 year of experience directing the work of other employees in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment as a Lead or Supervisor

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years of experience supervising at least 10 staff members preferred
• At least 1 year of experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean principles, 5S, or Visual Factory practices preferred
• At least 1 year of experience supporting FDA, OSHA, CTPAT, and applicable safety and security requirements preferred
• Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future

DETAILS

• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive
• This is a safety sensitive position
• In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pride Mobility Products/Quantum Rehab is an Affirmitive Action Employer with obligations under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are a person with a disability, a disabled veteran, or require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment, please contact our human resources department at 1-800-800-8586 x1250.

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