Distribution Supervisor

About the role

Avantor is looking for a dedicated Distribution Supervisor for our location at 1057 W. Ridge Road location. The Distribution Supervisor oversees 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.

Requirements

• Education: College Degree preferred
• Experience: 5 years experience required; 1+ year leadership responsibility
• Trainer certification is a plus.
• Must be familiar and experienced with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word.
• 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.
• Emphasis on safety is extremely important.
• Must be able to handle stress caused in meeting deadlines with tight scheduling requirements.
• Must be able to shift priorities easily.
• Bilingual is a plus
• How you will thrive and create an impact:
• 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.
• Complete and conduct 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 Mgr- 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 monitor 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.
• ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL EFFORT (Under Typical Positions)
• Disclaimer:
• Why Avantor?
• Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
• We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive cultur

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