Distribution Supervisor

Job Category:

Manufacturing/Operations

Job Family:

Distribution

Job Description:

Are you ambitious? Want to make a difference in people’s lives? Do you thrive in an environment that leverages your abilities as a fast learner, good listener, and problem-solver? If you love challenges, and have a passion for leadership, consider applying for our Distribution Supervisor position.

This position is designed to attract the very best talent and provide selected candidates with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary for a successful career in Supply Chain and Distribution.

Distribution Supervisors must thrive in a challenging and dynamic manufacturing environment.

This position will focus on leading a team of partners, coaching and motivating them on meeting goals and making sure all operating policies and procedures are followed.

The Distribution Supervisor is vital in leading the efforts of our production teams.

Duties include planning, organizing, training, coaching, compliance with various customers, company, government requirements and guidelines.

Our Distribution Supervisor will build a depth of knowledge and expertise within one plant and become a manufacturing subject matter expert for that facility.

This role is 100% on-site at our Carthage, Missouri Distribution Center.

Relocation Benefits: Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for this position.

What you’ll do:

The Distribution Supervisor position has three main areas of focus: Leadership, Distribution Operations, and Regulatory/Customer compliance.


* Train, coach, evaluate and reinforce Process Excellence principles with partners


* Work with the team to make sure that daily production/shipping/receiving is organized to maximize efficiencies, making necessary adjustments as conditions change


* Administer various company, plant or department processes in certification programs, pay systems, assessment/feedback processes, etc.


* Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements.

Interprets and communicates customer requirements to UDC FG/UDD Dry Goods/Bulk groups


* Must encourage teamwork and compliance with Plant/DC policies and procedures


* Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices and good housekeeping guidelines


* Must follow safety guidelines, wear designated Personal Protective Equipment, and meet OSHA safety requirements


* Ensure partner accountability and provide daily communication of essential information


* Lead team efforts in meeting or exceeding goals in productivity, quality, and safety


* Through the use of problem-solving methods, and other quality tools identify and make process improvements –Is it intended to refer to Category 1 complaints?


* Plan production operations, establish priorities and monitor progress to meet customer needs


* Resolve oper...