Distribution Supervisor

Neogen; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Neogen is seeking a warehouse supervisor in Lexington, KY to oversee daily warehouse activities and ensure ISO guideline compliance. You will train new staff, lead special projects, and interact with management on performance and optimization initiatives.

The role requires 3–5 years in a warehouse setting, supervision experience, and a valid driver's license. On-site duties involve operating forklifts and a company box truck in a high-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and training skills are required.
• Attention to detail is essential for accuracy.
• Direct experience with MRP systems and RF scanners is required.
• Basic math operations (add/sub/mult/div) must be performed.
• Operate on-site forklifts and company box truck with a valid license.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine warehouse and departmental procedures.
• Adhere to ISO guidelines in daily activities.
• Train new employees.
• Lead special projects as assigned by Manager.
• Oversee operation of daily activities and supervise staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Training skills

Attention to detail

MRP experience

RF scanners

Math basics

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform routine warehouse and departmental procedures.
• Adhere to ISO guidelines in daily activities.
• Train new employees.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to streamline routine activities.
• Meet individual and departmental goals and objectives.
• Lead special projects as assigned by Manager.
• Ability to work flexible shift, which could include overtime.
• Interact routinely with management in an effective manner.
• Actively participate in employee performance review processes.
• Oversee operation of daily activities.
• Supervise activities of departmental employees.
• Cleanliness and organization of the warehouse.
• Must Maintain a valid driver license at all times.
• Monitoring of performance levels of the departmental employees.
• Resolves conflict effectively.

Qualifications:

• Strong communication and training skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Direct experience with MRP systems and RF scanners.
• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Required to operate on site forklifts and company box truck.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.

Education and Experience:

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• 3-5 years related work experience.
• Supervision experience in a warehouse environment is necessary.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, transfer logs, and shipping instructions, and procedural documents.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to perform routine, high school level mathematical operations.

Computer Skills:

• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, SAP experience preferred as well as the ability to effectively communicate electronically.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. High paced warehouse environment.

WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our animal safety solutions are used on farms, veterinary practices and manufacturers around the world to provide the best animal care possible. Whether food or pharmaceuticals, Neogen’s provides a one-stop shop for the health and safety to our animals and our customers operations. Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep belief in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust — the principles that guide our everyday decision-making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s our belief in these characteristics that provides a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees. At Neogen, we are extremely proud of our record of sustained growth, as well as our development and acquisition of advanced technology since our founding in 1982. Neogen has thrived — and will continue to thrive — because our employees thrive here.