Distribution Supervisor: Lead Safe, Efficient Warehouse Ops

McLane Company, Inc.; Alabama; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

401(k) profit sharing

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. in Alabama is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily warehouse operations and ensure staffing, training, and resource readiness to meet customer demands for on-time deliveries.

The role requires 2 years of distribution warehouse experience, leadership ability, and proficiency with Word/Excel. You will manage schedules, safety standards, and provide coaching to teammates, while promoting cost-efficiency and quality across the DC.

Qualifications

• 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.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Written & verbal communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. in Alabama is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily warehouse operations and ensure staffing, training, and resource readiness to meet customer demands for on-time deliveries.

The role requires 2 years of distribution warehouse experience, leadership ability, and proficiency with Word/Excel. You will manage schedules, safety standards, and provide coaching to teammates, while promoting cost-efficiency and quality across the DC.