Supervisor I, Kitting Services

United States - Therapak; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Therapak in Oakwood, GA is seeking an experienced Distribution Supervisor to oversee warehouse operations, supervise distribution associates, and ensure safe, efficient workflows. The role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with a focus on accurate inventory records and timely shipments.

Ideal candidates have a college degree preference and 5 years of experience, including 1+ year in a leadership role; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Word) is expected.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience required, including 1+ year of leadership responsibility.
• Must be familiar with warehousing operations and safety procedures.
• Experience with computer systems and warehouse systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct daily supervision of distribution associates to ensure safe, clean, and efficient warehouse operation.
• Develops and implements shipping work schedules to ensure efficient operation.
• Completes and conducts performance reviews and supervises outbound shipments.
• Maintains records, coordinates with maintenance, and supports budget development.
• Ensures compliance with safety procedures, OSHA standards, and stock rotation.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Supervising staff

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Description Summary

Oversee a wide variety of distribution activities including receipt, storage, movement and delivery of manufacturing materials & supplies, and general business supplies & parcels. Responsible for maintaining inventory and associated records. May assist higher level supervisor.

How will you make an impact & Requirement

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities (Listed in order of importance)

• Provides direct daily supervision of distribution associates to ensure the safe, clean, and efficient operation of the warehouse
• Develops and implements shipping work schedules and assignments to ensure efficient operation
• Applies sound communication and motivational techniques in supervising, coaching, and disciplining employees
• Completes and conducts performance reviews
• Directs and supervises all outbound shipments to ensure they are correct and carried out in a timely fashion
• Tours the warehouse regularly to answer questions, evaluate operations, and solve problems
• Makes recommendations to the Manager of Distribution and Material on programs to improve warehouse operations
• Allocates equipment so that it is utilized in the most efficient manner
• Coordinates with maintenance to ensure that a sound maintenance program is implemented
• Interacts with other departmental management to achieve goals
• Attends warehouse planning meetings
• Ensures that all records and reports regarding warehouse activity are prepared on a timely basis and effectively maintained
• Reviews operating goals and standards and monitors achievement
• Reviews warehouse operations daily to ensure the warehouse is neat and well organized and that damage to product, equipment, and the facility is prevented
• Ensures that all safety procedures and policies are followed
• Operates in compliance with OSHA and other appropriate standards
• Ensures proper stock rotation
• Assists in conducting physical inventories and cycle counts as required
• Assists in developing and maintaining the operational budget as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education/Training, Experience, and Certifications)

College degree preferred

Five years of experience required, including 1+ year of leadership responsibility

Trainer certification is a plus

Must be familiar and experienced with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Those necessary to perform the job competently)

Requires demonstrated skills in leadership, organization, and communication

Requires an understanding of warehousing operations

Familiarity with computer systems, warehouse systems, and computerized scanning equipment is a plus

Strong emphasis on safety

Must be able to handle stress caused by meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements

Must be able to shift priorities easily

Environmental Working Conditions & Physical Effort (Under typical positions)

Work Environment

• Industrial warehouse setting
• Works near moving mechanical machinery
• Noise level is usually loud
• May involve working at heights
• Exposure to changes in temperature
• Involves driving equipment
• Possible exposure to dust, fumes, or gases

Physical Requirements

• Required to stand and walk for the majority of the working day
• Talk, hear, bend/stoop, squat, climb heights
• Reach above shoulder height, crouch, kneel, balance, and push/pull
• Lift/carry/push or pull up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance
• Use both hands for repetitive actions such as grasping and manipulating
• Use both feet for repetitive movement operating foot controls
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus