Distribution Supervisor — Lead Fast-Paced Ops & Safety

BD; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in Plainfield, IN is seeking a Distribution Supervisor to oversee shipments, inventory control, and staff scheduling in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role requires coordinating with internal units to meet customer expectations and applying strong leadership to optimize daily operations.

You will drive process improvements, enforce compliance with SOPs, and mentor associates while supporting a safe and efficient work culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or
• Associate degree and 2+ years related experience; or
• High School Diploma or GED and 4+ years related work experience, required.
• Minimum of 2+ years supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensures timely and accurate shipments of orders by running assigned business area efficiently, effectively, and safely.
• Effectively utilizes and ensures compliance with BD’s inventory control and warehouse management systems.
• Leverages metrics and analytics to report on progress (i.e., cost per case/line shipped, site budgeted distribution center expense as a percent of sales, inventory, etc.).
• Work with internal Business Unit clients to ensure alignment in meeting customer expectations.
• Ensures departmental procedures, SOPs, and work instructions are updated and training provided to associates as required. Ensures all associates follow C2C training guidelines.
• Plans work schedules and assigns duties to maintain adequate staffing levels; ensures activities are performed effectively and manages fluctuating workloads.
• Recommends or initiates personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, and disciplinary measures; resolves personnel problems and complaints or refers them to higher-level management for resolution.
• Conducts staff meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics such as safety, quality, policy changes, etc.
• Responsible for following and monitoring/correcting associates in Good Documentation Practices (GDP) as outlined in the SOP’s and work instructions.
• Ensures safety first environment and adherence to proper operating practices and procedures designed to prevent injuries and illnesses.
• Must be able to work a flexible shift and weekends as business requirements dictate.

Skills

People leadership

Communication skills

Project management

MS Office

Inventory management systems

Lean / ISO / CPIM

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate degree + 2+ years related experience

HS Diploma or GED + 4+ years related work experience

Tools

JDE

High Jump

MFG-Pro

Job description

BD in Plainfield, IN is seeking a Distribution Supervisor to oversee shipments, inventory control, and staff scheduling in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role requires coordinating with internal units to meet customer expectations and applying strong leadership to optimize daily operations.

You will drive process improvements, enforce compliance with SOPs, and mentor associates while supporting a safe and efficient work culture.