Supervisor Distribution- 1st Shift

Mohawk Industries; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is seeking a Distribution Supervisor for the Thomasville, NC facility. You will lead a 30+ associate distribution team, drive safety initiatives, and ensure productivity targets are met.

The role collaborates with the Production Manager to align production and distribution efforts. Qualifications include an Associate or Bachelor’s degree, experience with WMS and SAP/AS400, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with Warehouse Management System, SAP or AS/400 preferred.
• Ability to use MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Broad knowledge of warehousing and product distribution functions (shipping, receiving, inventory, scheduling, customer service).
• Proven track record of leading and motivating a warehouse team.
• Knowledge of sound employee relations practices including coaching and corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Provide equipment, training and oversight to ensure safety of all personnel; promote safety initiatives with EHS support.
• Plan and schedule efficient use of associates and equipment to meet objectives.
• Coordinate with Production Manager to ensure production and distribution teamwork.
• Monitor performance against standards; conduct evaluations and provide feedback.
• Analyze productivity and recommend process changes for optimum output.
• Hire, train and appraise distribution team members to maintain quality and productivity.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Process optimization

Problem solving

Safety awareness

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

AS/400

MS Office

Job description

Are you looking for more? At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team. As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What We Need

Mohawk is looking for a Distribution Supervisor over our Thomasville,NC facility who has ownership over his/her team of 30+ associates, who can direct safety initiatives on their team and who meet productivity requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Provide the proper equipment, training & oversight to ensure the safety of all personnel. Promote SAFETY initiatives using corporate direction and the assistance of the EHS Team to develop a SAFETY conscious culture.
• Plan and schedule the efficient use of associates and equipment to accomplish objectives.
• Coordinate directly with Production Manager at production facility to ensure production and distribution continuously works as a team to achieve objectives.
• Continuously measure/monitor performance according to established standards. This includes completing performance evaluations and perform continuous performance feedback.
• Analyze productivity rates and make recommendations for process/procedure changes to achieve optimum productivity.
• Select, hire, train and appraise Distribution Team Members to attain the highest quality standards of service and achieve optimal productivity levels.
• Support development of Distribution Team Members through various training initiatives and cross train associates to achieve a flexible workforce.
• Maintain a highly motivated workforce by providing timely communications, displaying an attitude of consistency and fairness, and providing recognition for good work or ideas.

What You Have

• Associate or bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience with a Warehouse Management System, SAP or AS400 preferred.
• Ability to use personal computer utilizing software such as MSOffice Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
• Broad knowledge of and experience with industrial warehousing and product distribution functions such as shipping, receiving, inventory control, work scheduling and customer service.
• Proven track record of success in leading and motivating a team in a warehouse environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and successful application of sound employee relations practices including coaching and corrective action.

What You’re Good At

• Working collaboratively as part of a fast-paced team
• Communicating effectively with a wide range of individuals
• Driving optimization and results

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.