Distribution Shift Lead – Warehouse Operations

Papa Johns; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Papa John's is seeking a Distribution Shift Supervisor to support the Distribution Manager in daily operations, team supervision, and process improvements. You will oversee loading/receiving, ensure FIFO, and drive performance through coaching and scheduling.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and two years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced warehouse, with a focus on safety and efficiency. Join a team focused on quality, sanitation, and customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College education or business management development preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years progressive supervisory experience in a fast paced warehouse environment required.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage daily loading and receiving of product. Ensure FIFO (First In First Out) and other prescribed procedures are followed.
• Assist Manager in controlling labor cost through effective planning, scheduling and on-the-job training.
• Monitor productivity standards by analyzing metrics surrounding key performance indicators and suggest improvements.
• Supervise distribution team, hold regular team meetings and assist with performance reviews.
• Maintain accurate and complete departmental records.
• Maintain an organized, efficient and sanitary warehouse and loading dock area to meet quality standards.
• Perform duties of Distribution Manager in his/her absence.
• Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation and HACCP policies and regulations.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Planning & Prioritization

Financial & Business Acumen

Communicates Effectively

Problem Solving

Process Improvement

Build & Leverage Talent

Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Influence Senior Leaders

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College education or business management development

Job description

What’s Unique About You Is What Makes Us Better! Diversity is our strength and competitive advantage. Bring your flavor to the Papa John's team today!

Job Summary

The Distribution Shift Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Distribution Manager in the management of operations through the effective utilization of distribution team members and equipment. This position will supervise and direct team members in the Manager’s absence.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Actively manage daily loading and receiving of product. Ensure FIFO (First In First Out) and other proscribed procedures are followed.
• Assist Manager in controlling labor cost through effective planning, scheduling and on-the-job training. Monitor productivity standards by analyzing metrics surrounding key performance indicators. Recommend/implement ways to improve performance.
• Monitor daily, weekly and monthly sanitation tasks to ensure the sanitation schedule is followed.
• Supervise distribution team, hold regularly scheduled team meetings and assist with timely performance reviews to ensure efficiency and productivity of team.
• Maintain accurate and complete departmental records.
• Maintain an organized, efficient and sanitary warehouse and loading dock area to exceed PJFS quality standards
• Perform duties of Distribution Manager in his/her absence.
• Ensure compliance with PJFS Safety, Sanitation and HACCP policies & procedures, federal, state and local regulations (OSHA, FDA, DOL) and all Papa John’s International, Inc., policies & procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Education, Experience & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College education or business management development preferred.
• Minimum two (2) years progressive supervisory experience in a fast paced warehouse environment required.
  
  

Functional Skills

• Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence
• Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value
• Financial & Business Acumen
• Communicates Effectively and Candidly
• Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions
• Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve
• Ability to build and leverage talent
• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise
• Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders
• Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects
  
  

Our Values

• EVERYONE BELONGS – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Teamwork
• DO THE RIGHT THING – Integrity, Character and Community
• PEOPLE FIRST – Customer and Team member Focus
• INNOVATE TO WIN – Think Differently and Lead Change
• HAVE FUN – It’s Pizza, It Has To Be Fun!
  
  

Our Core Competencies

• CUSTOMER FOCUSED - Put the customer’s needs first
• RESULTS DRIVEN – Commit to achieving objectives
• INNOVATIVE MINDSET – Open to new ideas and ways of doing business
• STRATEGIC THOUGHT LEADERSHIP – Engage in logical and systematic thinking
• COLLABORATION – Work together in the most effective way
  
  

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work – but let’s face it – it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place.

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