Distribution Supervisor (First Shift)

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, is seeking a Distribution Supervisor for the second shift in Hebron, KY. You will lead day-to-day distribution operations, manage a 26-person team (temp & FT), and implement lean improvements to meet on-time delivery and quality goals.

The role requires leadership experience in a warehouse, familiarity with WMS (Oracle preferred), and Lean Six Sigma background. On-site, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM shift; bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience leading a warehouse team or 5+ years with a Bachelor's degree or 3+ with a Master's
• 2.5+ years leading 10+ associates in a warehouse
• Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS), Oracle preferred, intermediate MS Office
• Lean/Six Sigma experience in a Continuous Improvement environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Supervisors to build and execute productivity plans by reviewing work volume forecasts
• Communicate policies to associates and ensure policy adherence
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction in a Lean environment
• Perform root cause analysis to drive problem solving and lean initiatives
• Provide performance feedback and development opportunities to direct reports (26 staff)

Skills

Team leadership

WMS

Lean Six Sigma

Oracle

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Oracle WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

Bring more to life.
Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?
At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.
You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life.
As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making—we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

Distribution Supervisor - Second Shift

is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations and developing their team of associates (20+) for fast-paced daily distribution operations. The supervisor analyzes and implements distribution strategies to support customer expectations, including on-time delivery, quality, productivity, and various other key performance indicators for the functional areas. They will develop, lead and implement process improvement projects; and practices Lean and Six Sigma principles to achieve established goals and objectives.

This position reports to the Operations Manager and is part of the Distribution Center located in Hebron, KY and will be on-site. The expected work hours for this role are approximately 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM.

In This Role, You Will Have The Opportunity To

• Coordinate with other Supervisors to build and execute productivity plans by reviewing work volume forecasts, determining productivity requirements, and partnering to balance labor across the facility.
• Communicate policies to associates reinforcing adherence of the team to consistent compliance, taking corrective action when required
• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction in a Lean environment.
• Perform root cause analysis to facilitate problem-solving and process improvement/lean initiatives to facilitate logical solutions.
• Manage and provide performance feedback and development opportunities to direct reports (26 temp & FT) including monthly 1-on-1 meetings with associates.

The Essential Requirements Of The Job Include

• High School Diploma with 8+ years of experience OR Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years experience, OR Masters with 3+ years experience
• 2.5+ years experience leading a team of 10+ associates in a warehouse environment with the ability to motivate and develop associates
• Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS), preferably Oracle and intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Lean/Six Sigma experience in a Continuous Improvement Environment.
• Proven ability to make decisions, collaborate and thrive in an ambiguous environment with minimal support at times

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• A fast-paced operations site with multiple shifts
• International shipping processes

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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