Distribution Supervisor

Veritiv - Joplin, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Joplin, MO

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Distribution Supervisor at Veritiv is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the distribution center, ensuring that goods are accurately shipped, received, stored, and recorded. This role involves leading a team, optimizing efficiencies, and maintaining high customer service standards while adhering to safety regulations. The supervisor plays a key role in achieving financial and strategic goals and participates in the development of business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and supervise various distribution center tasks to ensure all goods and supplies are shipped, received, stored and recorded accurately following established procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and optimize cost effectiveness.
• Analyze the warehouse metrics and prepare reports and inventory control documents using Microsoft Office and existing systems.
• Supervise and lead a team.
• Monitor and adjust employee schedules and workloads to enhance efficiencies and ensure high-priority tasks are achieved.
• Participate in the hiring process and management of distribution center staff.
• Ensure the highest level of customer service is being executed and develop methods to improve the quality of service for all employees, vendors and suppliers.
• Motivate and hold the team accountable for achieving local and company goals.
• Maintain a culture of safety that follows the organization's Health, Safety and Environmental (HS&E) policies to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to oneself and others in the workplace.
• Prioritize own workflow and ensure work is completed to the required standards and regulatory codes of productivity, quality and timeliness; use performance management systems to improve personal performance.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of related experience of successful supervisory/management experience required to motivate and develop direct reports, as well as size up new talent.
• High School Diploma/GED required; Associate/Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Ability to motivate a team, manage multiple projects, work under pressure and adapt to sudden changes in the workplace environment.
• PC proficient in Windows based software programs; familiarity with mid-range and mainframe systems and Warehouse Management System (WMS) is a plus.
• Experience and thorough understanding of warehouse, delivery, traffic operations and systems within a distribution setting, as well as government regulations (e.g., DOT, OSHA, HazMat, etc.).
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills including but not limited to performance management (employee evaluations, discipline, corrective action, coaching) and conducting interviews.

Benefits

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee lead Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more!