Distribution Center Supervisor

Johnson & Johnson - Shepherdsville, KY

Full-time - Mid Level

Shepherdsville, KY

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Distribution Center Supervisor at Johnson & Johnson is responsible for leading and managing a team of warehouse operators to ensure the timely and accurate fulfillment of customer orders. This role emphasizes problem-solving in a fast-paced environment, focusing on continuous improvement, implementing new technologies, and maintaining high-quality processes. The supervisor will work cross-functionally with various departments and external partners to support the overall supply chain operations of Johnson & Johnson.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to ensure customer orders are processed and shipped on-time and accurately.
• Mentor and facilitate teams to meet customer and business requirements.
• Drive successful obtainment of Distribution goals and metrics, including analyzing and identifying trends to lead process improvement opportunities.
• Lead investigations of all deviations to process and document findings in accordance with Quality Management System.
• Communicate issues and strategies to Operating Companies and Distribution management, and support marketing initiatives and new product launches for the Pharmaceutical Sector.
• Form and participate on cross-functional teams that encompass various departments and multi-level members, as well as partner with organizations outside the organization.
• Maintain and manage departmental budget.
• Demonstrate a customer mindset and dedication to high quality.
• Represent Johnson & Johnson United States Pharmaceutical Sector during customer visits and trade shows.
• Lead safety initiatives to ensure execution of all Federal, State and J&J Safety regulations and guidelines.
• Act as Process Champion for the Safety Management Action Plan by identifying areas of improvement and implementing corrective actions through new project initiatives or cross-functional teams.
• Attend conferences and benchmark companies to identify state of the art technologies, regulatory changes, business opportunities, and new customer requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of Trade School, Certificate or Associates is required.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience in a distribution or warehouse setting preferred.
• Demonstrated initiative, creativity, assertiveness, and leadership skills.
• Project Management and/or Process Excellence experience in leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• MS Office Suite proficiency required, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• People leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Inventory Management experience.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) or Good Practices (GxP).
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems.
• Certification in Project Management or Process Excellence is a plus.

Benefits

• Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year
• Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
• Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year
• Work, Personal, and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year