Distribution Shift Manager

Shurtape Industrial; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Employee development

Quality-driven culture

Growth mindset encouraged

Job summary

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is seeking a Distribution Shift Manager to lead a team responsible for daily shipping and receiving operations. You will ensure safe, efficient workflows and coordinate with planning to meet delivery commitments.

The role requires 3-5 years of frontline supervision, strong communication, and solid logistics knowledge. You will drive process improvements and lead a team up to 35 people in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years front-line supervision experience preferred.
• Strong communication and conflict management skills.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to lead teams.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and email systems; knowledge of logistics processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily staffing to match workload prioritized by shipment planner and receiving schedule.
• Supervise team performance, recognizing achievements and addressing underperformance.
• Communicate and resolve item issues with related departments (Customer Care, Sourcing, Manufacturing).
• Drive productivity improvements and present warehouse enhancements to Logistics Manager.
• Monitor Warehouse Management System and assist team with problem solving.
• Lead safety, housekeeping, and staffing-related initiatives; document performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Data analysis

Time management

Conflict management

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Education

Four-year college degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email

Job description

Join a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.

About Us

Join a Team That Sticks Together!

At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries.

We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more.

In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well‑known brands like Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape®, T-Rex®, Kip®, and Pro Tapes®.

Why Work with Us?

We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world.

What We Offer

• A company that truly values your contributions
• A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful
• A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top-quality, reliable solutions to our customers
• An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset

More Than Just Tapes...

In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate.

We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return

We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you’re looking to be part of a forward-thinking, fast-paced, and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Our tapes may do the sticking, but it’s our people who hold it all together.

Summary Of Position

The Distribution Shift Manager develops, leads, and manages a team of employees required to execute the daily shipping and receiving functions required to get the right product to the right place in a safe and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs the daily staffing to complement the workload as prioritized by the shipment planner and receiving schedule
• Supervises team performance including recognizing achievements and addressing poor performance on a regular basis.
• Communicates and solves item issues timely with appropriate departments (i.e. Customer Care, Sourcing, Manufacturing, etc.)
• Responsible for productivity performance enhancements and improvements. Drives operational improvements and efficiencies. Presents warehouse enhancements to Logistics Manager for approval.
• Monitors the Warehouse Management System to manage the daily workload and assists team members in problem solving
• Counsels individuals not meeting required expectations according to discipline procedures
• Enforces accountability regarding productivity, quality, housekeeping, and safety standards
• Communicate with staffing agency and Logistics Manager on job performance for temporary staff
• Authorizes routine equipment repairs (internal and external) that pertain to the operation
• Documents and reports hourly partner attendance
• Renders feedback regarding the performance of hourly Partners and Associates
• Develop talent by position and train team to be highly efficient
• Organizes the daily manpower efficiently to achieve optimum shipments and receipts
• Upholds excellent departmental communications (internal and external)
• Monitors labor management daily for compliance
• Achieves individual and team goals and promotes employee engagement
• Refuses deliveries that do not meet company standards
• Composes and administers performance appraisals (off-cycle and annual)
• Leads huddles to communicate relevant information on a timely basis
• Interviews and selects qualified candidates for hiring
• Reports, investigates, and communicates all safety incidents/initiatives
• Maintains a housekeeping program
• Assists truck drivers with relevant paperwork and handling of external customer calls
• Performs special projects as assigned by the Logistics Manager
• Facilitates safety sub committees as assigned
• Monitors equipment hour’s usage for contractual compliance.
• Utilizes KPI / report tools
• Manage and direct up to 35 people
• Proposes overtime to meet the daily goals
• Supports continuous improvement projects
• Ability to manage costs drivers and improvement targets.
• Challenge processes and workflow
• Manage in a well-organized and disciplined fashion with self-motivation and accountability

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Requirements

• Four‑year college degree or equivalent field experience
• 3‑5 years front‑line supervision experience is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and conflict management skills
• Solid Analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to use a PC with knowledge of Word, Excel, and email preferred
• Knowledge of logistics /supply chain systems and practices
• Experience managing inbound / outbound DC functions
• Understand Lean Six Sigma techniques (TIMWOOD)
• Group facilitation skills
• Ability to take calculated risks based on experience

• People Management & Development - Promotes & Develops a Learning Organization
  • Understands position competencies
  • Promotes & drives continuous improvement culture
  • Delegation & Accountability skills
  • Goal oriented
• Leadership & Influencing Skills - Collaborative Interpersonal Skills, Tremendous Energy, Exudes Trust, Integrity, Building Relationships, Wide Span of Control.
  • Tremendous energy for change
  • Strong collaborative & influencing skills
  • High trust & integrity levels
  • Effective communicator
  • Relationship builder
  • Proactive planning and execution
• Self-Management Skills - Finish what you start, Self Confidence, Plan Daily Activities, Positive Attitude, Developed Resilience
  • Resilient to failure
  • Self-starter
  • Self-Confident
  • Well organized & disciplined
  • Solid problem-solving skills
  • Priority Setter
  • Attention to detail
• Data Management - Organization/Design/Analysis, Attention to Detail
  • Data interpretation skills - Fact based decisions
  • Strong organizational skills and document management
• Technical & Automation Competency
  • Industry knowledge of Best Practices
  • Understanding of building systems including basic mechanical functions
  • Knowledge of all operational procedures
  • Understanding of state and federal regulations
  • Knowledge of local fire systems, inspections, and regulations
  • Knowledge of ERT protocols
• Special Projects - Continuous Improvement
  • Possess vision/direction to establish targets for continuous improvement
  • Ability to organize/justify project ROI
  • Project management skills and ability to understand resource requirements
  • Complete initial Yellow Belt training
• Business Judgement - Decision making & critical thinking in a complex and quick changing environment.
  • Willing to take calculated risk based on experience & reward
  • Self-assured decision making
  • Agile thinking - ability to develop critical solutions
• Financial Acumen - Apply Math, Statistics, accounting, budgeting and human resources to establish & measure progress towards goals.
  • Knowledge of corporate profit measures, such as EBITDA
  • Knowledge of cost drivers and improvement targets
  • Solid understanding of material, labor, overhead costs and variance measures
  • Management Soft Skills - Embrace Uncertainty, Engage Complexity, Elicit Information, Team Management, Evoke the human system (People First)
  • Facilitation / presentation skills
  • Ability to develop cohesive team
  • Ability to provide critical feedback
  • Ability to reduce complex to simple

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift, bend, & stoop when required and stand for extended periods
• Occasional heavy lifting up to 100 pounds
• Ability to work in front of a laptop or PC workstation for extended periods of time
• Occasional standing, sitting, walking, and talking on the phone

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Our office is designed to bring people together. It's an open, collaborative space where creativity and teamwork thrive. We believe the best ideas come from shared conversations and we encourage our teams work closely and support one another. To help everyone do their best work, we provide a comfortable and well‑equipped workspace, foster team building through activities and social events, and prioritize work-life balance, further helping our employees achieve their personal and professional goals. Our company culture values innovation, inclusivity and a positive attitude, with the contributions of each employee driving our overall success.

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affiantive Action employer. Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.