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