Job Description

Position Title: Reports to: Department: Date Revised: FLSA Status: Summary: This individual is responsible for the front-line supervision of the packaging, labeling and shipping staff. This encompasses the packaging, labeling, shipping & receiving activities and personnel. In addition, this individual is responsible for cooler management and compliance with all requirements of the USDA as they relate to inventory and labeling activities. Also, this individual is responsible for compliance with shipping regulations as they relate to hazardous materials. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Coordinate the labeling, packing and shipping of incoming customer orders. Includes initiation of label requests, scheduling staff, and ensuring that the appropriate shipping documents and pickup schedules are organized. Overall, preparing shipments efficiently and accurately to meet customer demand. 2. Maintain warehouse inventory of packaging and shipping supplies. This includes issuing packaging and shipping supplies as requested through the computer system. Conduct cycle counts of supplies to ensure inventory accuracy. 3. Manage the finished goods inventory as well as all supplies used with the Distribution department. 4. Oversee the receiving function for the facility. 5. Front-line supervision and management of packaging, labeling and shipping staff. 6. Ensure the Distribution department receives all required training and is compliant with local, state and federal regulations. 7. Ensure compliance with all state and federal shipping requirements. 8. Participate in and/or coordinate any audits, either internal or external. 9. Ensures the availability and use of comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering all aspects of the departments operation; reviews, revises and writes new SOPs as necessary in accordance with procedure. 10. Organize and participate in end-of-year inventory and periodic cycle counting processes. 11. Other duties as assigned. Core Competencies: 1. 2. Strategic Orientation: Conducts daily business in accordance with company and department strategy. Ambition to Lead: Takes necessary steps to ensure that desired outcomes are met. Understands policies and procedures and ensures adherence by applying them fairly. Identifies problems and works with superior to implement solution.
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Distribution Supervisor Supply Chain Manager Supply Chain May 2013 Exempt (Salary)

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Developing Others: Holds employees accountable to expectations. Provides clear feedback for improved performance when necessary. Engages in conversations with employees regarding future opportunities and works with Manager to identify resources and paths available. Achievement Orientation: Understands the expectations and strives to meet these expectations on a regular basis. Is conscientious of doing quality work and ensuring that subordinates are meeting quality parameters. Commitment to Change: Is opened minded and positive with regard to change and focuses on the implementation of given change initiative. Teamwork: Fosters a team environment within work areas, resolving conflict appropriately, and ensuring the outcomes are met. Eagerness to Learn: Stays current on direction of company and ensures outcomes are being met. Understands and communicates the why behind protocols. Initiative: Ensures that employees are following established guidelines and processes exactly. Brings ideas to Manager or through appropriate channels. Quality Orientation: Strives for continual improvement using appropriate channels. Encourages and expects subordinates to be quality-focused. Holds subordinates accountable for avoidable errors and process deviations.

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Qualifications: The incumbent must have a minimum of a high school diploma, two (2) years supervisory experience, and two (2) years of experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment. Must be familiar with the operation of powered industrial trucks as well as proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel. Must be flexible, and possess demonstrated written and oral communications skills. Must have above average organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. Attention to detail and the ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines required. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams; able to foster cooperation in others. The incumbent is expected to communicate and perform professionally at all times. Experience in change management and developing others is a plus. Occasional travel may be required.

Note: Job descriptions are guidelines to assist employees in awareness of qualifications and performance expectations for their respective positions. It is not possible or desirable to commit every detailed aspect of each job to a written description. Each employee is expected to continually improve their knowledge and understanding of their job requirements and to use this information to increase insight as to the scope of their responsibilities. Job descriptions cannot be used as an argument to refuse work assignments.

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