Position: Warehouse Distribution Supervisor

Location: Sparks, NV.

Reports To: General Manager

Sign-On Bonus $1000.00, $500.00 after 3 months and $500.00 after 6 months of employment.

Job Scope

Responsible for coordinating and directing the daily activities of the assigned areas of the warehouse, including leadership, labor planning/scheduling, coaching, and developing a team of individuals, in a manner consistent with established company performance metrics. Takes ownership of safety which includes safety audits, safety education, and integrating safety into all strategic planning. Responsible for creation of continuous improvement strategic plan based on assigned metrics and KPIs. Develops and trains employees and advises management of improved methods of training. Uses Lean Manufacturing tools and methodologies to minimize waste and maximize efficiency. This position will require both visibility and hands on performance on warehouse floor.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Safety

• Ensures compliance with established safety procedures and OSHA requirements
• Understands, enforces, and follows all safety initiatives as given by management
• Advises Management and Safety Officer regarding safety hazards identified in department
• Conducts weekly safety audit and reports findings to Management and Safety Officer
• Tracks and follows up on near misses, incidents, injuries, and safety infractions

Quality

• Leads with a commitment to total internal and external customer satisfaction
• Identifies and investigates quality incidents using root cause analysis
• Provides coaching and feedback to employees regarding quality performance
• Analyzes current processes to identify potential quality failure points and provides advice on correction

Delivery

• Monitors order cycle time and lead time and reports out daily/weekly to Management
• Investigates excessive lead time and cycle time orders and advises change to correct
• Identifies process bottlenecks and proposes solution/mitigation steps
• Works closely with Customer Service Supervisor and or Lead, to identify priority orders and coordinates needed efforts to expedite shipments
• Represent Schluter Systems in a Professional, enthusiastic and positive manner in all matters

People

• Provides daily coaching to associates using established site methods and keeps accurate record
• Executes weekly one-on-one meetings with department leads and assists with creating personal development plans
• Conducts monthly one-on-one meetings with department employees focused on barrier breakdown and solutions to resolve
• Creates staffing plans based on forecasted needs and established efficiency goals
• Creates and executes a cross-training strategy to create and maintain a flexible workforce
• Delivers appropriate disciplinary action in partnership with HR and Management
• Communicates needed overtime to employees and Management, and leads overtime shifts
• Assists with yearly employee evaluations

Continuous Improvement

• Conducts daily Gemba walk focusing on individual process paths and provides findings to Management
• Creates, tests, and oversees execution of continuous improvement plans using established methods (Kaizen, PDCA, Project Management, SixSigma)
• Uses statistical methods to identify, analyze, and control process variation and creates process improvements to eliminate or mitigate variation
• Routinely analyzes floor layout to ensure ideal flow of material and provides recommendations for re-layout where needed
• Uses visual management tools to communicate continuous improvement initiatives, KPIs, and progress to established goals.

Skills & Requirements

• College degree in Business Administration, Management, or Logistics preferred
• Five (5) years of experience in warehouse distribution operations, two (2) of which being a front-line team leader
• Experience with staffing requirements planning and forecasting
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g. Total Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, PDCA/Deming Cycle, etc.) preferred
• Experience with quality control strategies (statistical process control, SixSigma, random sampling, etc.)
• Experience with layout strategies (Velocity, seasonality, Planogram, etc.)
• Experience with the use of an ERP system and WMS
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (advanced proficiency in Excel preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently
• Strong decision making and problem solving
• Ability to train, lead, coach, mentor and motivate a team in a process-driven environment
• Capable of working with cross-functional teams, both locally and internationally
• Passion for continuous improvement and employee development
• Positive Attendance Patterns

Schluter Systems L.P. offers:

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision insurance, PTO, Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, 401K Profit Sharing Plan and Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Weekly
• Solid Stable Company
• LEED Gold Facility
• Committed to Sustainable Design
• Drug Free Workplace

About Schluter Systems, L. P. Schluter®-Systems is a family-owned and internationally renowned company that has been rapidly growing over the last 10 years. The Schluter brand is backed by a team of people working together to create a line of innovative products that provide solutions to the tile industry. We’re looking to build our team with individuals who like to think BIG and want to be part of what makes our products- extraordinary. We are a company that treats its employees, customers, and suppliers as long-term partners. Where success is built on a win-win philosophy, and everyone should benefit. "

Profit is not the goal of the business. Profit is the consequence of a job well done"……. Werner Schluter, Founder.

Schluter Systems L.P. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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