POSITION SUMMARY:
Supervise and coordinate the activities of assigned areas and ensure efficient utilization of manpower and equipment to maximize effectiveness of packaging, distribution and kitting operations. Responsible for administering processes and procedures to optimize material flow throughout the distribution process and facilitate a Safe and Lean environment. This is a night shift supporting Sunday - Thursday with hours being flexible for operational needs.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise and manage daily production activities of a 20 to 50 employee department.
- Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment.
- Establish work procedures and assign duties to employees to ensure schedules are met to meet exceptional customer satisfaction.
- Responsible for maintaining inventory levels on packaging materials.
- Periodically check employees work to assure compliance with specifications and that work is progressing at a satisfactory rate.
- Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of work.
- Systems user of all systems and programs related to packaging and warehousing.
- Interpret company policies to employees.
- Maintain a good working relationship with all customers (both internal and external) and suppliers.
- Review and evaluate performance of employees.
- Document recommend and issue discipline to employees as required.
- Provide inventory and departmental status to higher management.
- Instruct and help employees in their daily duties.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
Baseline Skill Expectations
- Previous supervisory experience and a minimum of 3 years in distribution related experience required.
- Awareness of safety regulations and OSHA standards.
- Technical aptitude to troubleshoot minor repairs of warehouse related equipment.
- First-hand experience applying lean manufacturing concepts.
- Knowledge of quality standards and production techniques.
- Ability to teach and train personnel the operation of mechanical equipment.
- Willingness to work pre-scheduled evenings, weekends & holidays as dictated by seasonal business need.
- Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to communicate effectively.
Preferred Skills
- Previous working knowledge of distribution warehouse management system with Manhattan WM or similar application.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Evening shift
- Overnight shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Brownsburg, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person