Distribution Supervisor, Nights

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Job Summary

Church & Dwight is seeking a Distribution Supervisor to join our Harrisonville, MO facility. This role is responsible for leading plant operations teams to achieve production, safety, quality, and efficiency goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

About the Role

The Distribution Supervisor provides leadership, development, and coordination to the finished goods distribution operations, including case pick operations, bulk loading, and receiving.

Work Environment

Onsite: This role is based in Harrisonville, MO and operates on a 2-2-3 rotating schedule from 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM. The position supports a 24/7 fast-paced manufacturing environment and requires flexibility as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Schedules appropriate labor to meet daily workload demands of business and achieve on-time, accurate order shipping and receiving.
• Generates and reviews daily reports to determine daily and weekly workload volumes.
• Evaluates and resolves business and technical issues with Warehouse Management System, equipment, and facility.
• Provides visible leadership in warehouse management and ensures that technicians are actively involved in improving warehouse performance while setting appropriate targets and departmental objectives.
• Manages administrative tasks involved with approving time-off requests, maintaining attendance books, writing performance evaluations, conducting counseling sessions, and facilitating weekly departmental meetings.
• Administers departmental Action Register process improvement program to continually improve performance in the areas of safety, efficiency, accuracy, and housekeeping.
• Conduct daily walk-through of distribution center to evaluate and address housekeeping needs.
• Interacts with vendors in coordinating equipment service or repairs, and places orders for supplies.
• Conducts departmental safety training, new hire training, and cross-trains team members in various positions within the DC to achieve optimum workforce flexibility.
• Evaluates processes and establishes SOP's to foster and achieve ongoing improvements within the DC operation.
• Supervises and provides development and training for technicians and support team.
• Accurately and consistently manages forklift pre-operation checklist process in verifying the completion of all pre-shift inspections and ensures regulatory compliance with assets of Company.
• Conducts interviews and makes recommendations for candidates in new hire process and for temporary labor.
• Actively promotes teamwork and a participative approach to running a business and directly resolves people issues successfully.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Education & Experience Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• 2-3 years supervisory experience in a distribution / warehousing environment required.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning System such as SAP, Oracle or JE Edwards strongly desired.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous supply chain, distribution or materials management experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Lean or continuous improvement experience preferred.
• Experience in CPG industry a plus.

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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