DISTRIBUTION SUPERVISOR

McLane; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Warehouse Supervisor to oversee operations in a distribution center. This role involves ensuring effective staffing, training, and resource allocation to meet customer demands for timely deliveries. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background, excellent communication skills, and experience in warehouse management. You'll be responsible for maintaining safety standards, managing schedules, and fostering a positive work environment. If you're passionate about logistics and team development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Vacation Time

Sick Leave Accrual

College Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2 years of distribution warehouse experience, preferably in grocery.
• Experience leading large teams and resolving employee issues.

Responsibilities

• Direct and motivate teammates to meet productivity and quality standards.
• Ensure adherence to operational and safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

This position is responsible for establishing and maintaining successful operations of an assigned area, department, or shift of the warehouse/distribution center. It ensures that the department has adequate staffing, proper training, the needed tools and resources, standards of productivity, safety and sanitation, and proper procedures of stocking, selection, and quality that will meet customer demands for accurate, quality, on-time deliveries.

BENEFITS:

• Pay Rate: Supervisors make $77,969.00 up to $83,000.00.
• Day 1 Benefits available: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA and company-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Vacation time, sick leave accrual, college tuition reimbursement, and more!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Other duties may be assigned. A teammate in this position must have the ability to:

• Direct and motivate teammates.
• Communicate company and division information to teammates.
• Listen, address and follow-up to teammate concerns, questions and problems.
• Facilitate communication within the warehouse leadership team and between division/warehouse leadership and teammates.
• Understand DC goals and standards, implement department procedures to meet those standards, and promote them to and gain buy-in and positive results from teammates; standards may include but will not be limited to: productivity, order quality, damages, shrinkage, safety, sanitation, turnover and overtime.
• Ensure department and warehouse procedures will cut unnecessary costs, add value for customers, and improve morale and the work environment for teammates.
• Ensure the work environment is maintained in a clean and safe manner following government, company and Silliker standards.
• Supervise and manage daily work of department teammates.
• Create and maintain schedules and job assignments of department teammates.
• Maintain all departmental paperwork.
• Provide training as needed to maintain an efficient and knowledgeable workforce.
• Provide coaching/corrective action, training and development for teammates.
• Enforce all Distribution Center policies and issue coaching/corrective action as needed.
• Ensure adherence to proper operational and safety procedures.
• Be a visible and a vocal advocate for safety.
• Relieve other supervisor(s) during their vacations.
• Comply with company work and safety rules.
• Follow directions.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Be trained and certified to operate any required equipment within 30 days after hire.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the changing needs of the Distribution Center; work schedules may require working an early shift, staying long for a late shift, and weekend work depending on the customer and operational requirements of the division.
• Work in warm and cold temperature conditions that may range from 38°F to 110°F; a supervisor assigned to the freezer must be able to periodically work in temperatures as cold as -10°F.
• Periodically stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp and reach above the head as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
A teammate in this position must:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Have 2 years distribution warehouse experience, preferably in the grocery industry.
• Have experience leading large numbers of warehouse staff with experience in hiring, training, motivating and resolving employee relation’s issues.
• Have computer knowledge to include experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead by example.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Be willing to listen and respond to teammates.
• Have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and teammates.
• Have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Be able to successfully pass education/experience verification.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The environment encompasses all areas of a Distribution Center; material movement takes place throughout the facility.
• This position requires the teammate to work inside majority of the time.
• This position may require work in hot and cold temperature extremes and exposure to dust, dirt, fumes, noise, potentially harmful chemicals, solvents and components, and working in close to proximity to other teammates.
• Closed-toe shoes must be worn at all times.
• This position has official supervisory responsibilities.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.