Distribution Supervisor

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

Apex Tool Group's York distribution center is looking for an experienced supervisor to oversee the day-to-day functions. The supervisor works closely with the manufacturing facility’s on-site leadership and collaborates with support functions to deliver products on time.

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The Build (Responsibilities)

• Analyze workload and ensure the staffing plan supports demand.
• Coordinate the daily activities of all warehouse personnel and provide supervision to meet productivity standards.
• Manage customer order fulfillment standards, meeting domestic and international on-time shipments, unit fill-rate, and shipping orders.
• Analyze employees’ performance relative to unit picks per hour and overall efficiencies and provide feedback and coaching.
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset within the facility and collaborate with central resources to improve process flow within the warehouse.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through applying effective audit activities and 5S initiatives.
• Supervise hourly employees, providing coaching and development, resolving issues, and tracking timekeeping and absenteeism.
• Make recommendations for changes in staffing as necessary to meet demands of workload.
• Enforce and maintain safety policies and procedures to comply with laws and regulations and minimize accidents and injuries; assist with company safety programs.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or a related field.
• 3+ Years of supervisory or lead experience in distribution center/warehouse.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated supervisory leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across teams and functions.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with Manhattan WMS and SAP software.