Distribution Supervisor

Veritiv Corp; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Profit-sharing program

Job summary

Veritiv Corp. in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Distribution Center Supervisor to plan, direct, and monitor daily operations, ensuring accurate shipping, receiving, storage, and records, while driving customer service and cost efficiency.

You will lead a team, manage schedules, participate in hiring, and uphold HS&E policies, with a focus on safety, process improvement, and achieving local and company goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Experience in distribution center operations and leading teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication and diplomacy skills.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and DOT requirements (OSHA/EPA/DOT).

Responsibilities

• Supervise distribution center tasks to ensure accurate shipping, receiving, storage, and record-keeping.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Analyze warehouse metrics and prepare reports and inventory documents using Microsoft Office.
• Lead and motivate a team; manage schedules and workloads.
• Participate in hiring and staff development; ensure high-quality customer service.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Safety & DOT compliance

Communication

Education

Associate/Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Purpose:

The Supervisor will plan, direct and monitor the day to day operational activities for a team to ensure a competitive service advantage is achieved by maintaining a high degree of accuracy and customer service. This position will assist the facility in exceeding their financial and strategic goals by playing an active role on the leadership team. May also participate in the development and execution of business strategies with an understanding of the requirements for an effective distribution support team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervise various distribution center tasks to ensure all goods and supplies are shipped, received, stored, and recorded accurately following established procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and optimize cost effectiveness.
• Analyze the warehouse metrics and prepare reports and inventory control documents using Microsoft Office and existing systems.
• Supervise and lead a team.
• Monitor and adjust employee schedules and workloads to enhance efficiencies and ensure high-priority tasks are achieved.
• Participate in the hiring process and management of distribution center staff.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service is being executed and develop methods to improve the quality of service for all employees, vendors, and suppliers.
• Motivate and hold the team accountable for achieving local and company goals.
• Maintain a culture of safety that follows the organization's Health, Safety and Environmental (HS&E) policies to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to oneself and others in the workplace. Instruct the team in safe working methods and elevate serious issues as appropriate.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

All other job duties as assigned.

Work Experience:

• 3-5 years of related experience of successful supervisory/management experience required to motivate and develop direct reports, as well as size up new talent.
• 3-5 years of related job experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Professional safety, environmental, and DOT management experience.

General knowledge of applicable safety, environmental. and DOT governmental regulations, specifically OSHA, EPA, and DOT and their applications if required.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Warehouse experience required preferably working in a distribution environment.

Education:

• Associate/Bachelor's Degree Preferred

What We Offer

Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc. Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities. Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions. Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn. Veritiv Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv is a leading provider of design-to-delivery packaging, print, and facility solutions. With a diverse team and global reach, we’re helping businesses cut costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies that make doing business easier. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee lead Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more!

Learn more here.