Supervisor, Distribution

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY in Apex, NC is seeking a 1st shift Supervisor for our distribution center. The role oversees daily DC activities, safety, performance, and costs while partnering with on-site leadership and support functions to deliver KPI targets.

Ideal candidate has supervisory experience in high-volume DC and a track record of improving efficiency, quality and profitability. The position offers opportunities to lead a motivated team in a fast-paced agricultural distribution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain or business.
• 3+ years of progressive leadership in distribution.
• Proven track record of growth, profitability, and efficiency.
• Strong communication and change-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze workload and ensure staffing plan supports demand.
• Ensure the team performs duties in a safe working environment.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance warehouse processes.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through audits and 5S.
• Lead and develop direct reports to build bench depth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supply chain leadership

People management

Process improvement

Budget and cost control

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business

Job description

Requisition ID1450-Posted -US - Apex, NC- Job Function (2)

Opportunity available for 1st shift Supervisor in our Apex, NC distribution center. The Supervisor is responsible for daily activities within the DC including, but not limited to, safety, performance and costs. The supervisor will work closely with on-site leadership and collaborate with support functions such as customer service, engineering and system design to deliver cost and service KPI’s. The ideal candidate will have previous supervisory experience working in a high volume distribution center.

Come build your future with us!

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Analyze workload and ensure staffing plan supports demand
• Ensure the team is fully capable of performing all duties within a safe working environment.
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset within the facility and collaborate with central resources to improve process flow within the warehouse.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through applying effective audit activities and 5S initiatives.
• Lead and develop all direct reports and other individuals throughout the facility to ensure bench depth and a pipeline of talent for current and future needs.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in a supply chain or business related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of progressive leadership responsibility in a distribution environment
• Track record of achieving growth and profitability targets including the reduction of costs while increasing operational efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Effectively delegate and use accountability to lead others in delivering financial and service KPI’s.
• Effective communication skills across various levels of the organization with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Change agent that can inspire others to adopt the company mission and vision.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.