Distribution Supervisor - 1st shift

Summary of Job Duties:

The DC Supervisor will assist the Distribution Manager and Operations Manager with the day-to-day activities of our Winchester, Virginia Distribution Center including receiving, put away, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, returns and inventory control. This position will be responsible for all daily facility reporting and labor management. The DC Supervisor will be trained on all production systems and be the primary point of contact for warehouse management system training and assistance. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and must possess the ability to train, teach and motivate team members in a changing high-growth environment.

Specific Job Duties:

  1. Manage all aspects of the distribution center, including Personnel, Quality, Sanitation, Safety and Production Systems

  2. Oversee day-to-day operations of all distribution center departments, labor scheduling, productivity reporting and proper utilization of space, equipment and associates

  3. Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with established cGMP Standards

  4. Responsible for supervision and training and cross training of DC staff, in conjunction with the Operations Manager and established Standard Operating Procedures

  5. Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives and recommend process revisions as necessary

  6. Primary resource for Warehouse Management System (ERP/WMS)

  7. Responsible for hiring and associate issues in conjunction with the Ops Manager and HR

  8. Assure that customer orders are picked and shipped in a timely and accurate manner

  9. Balance the daily and weekly workload by adjusting staffing levels as necessary

  10. Maintain overtime at or below projected levels

  11. Apply your knowledge of warehousing and distribution to enhance existing processes

  12. Maintain open line of communication with customer support and supply chain teams

  13. Motivate and maximize the skills and talents of team members

  14. Conduct staff meetings as required and ensure that Distribution metrics and updates are provided to the team.

  15. All other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

  1. High School Diploma, Bachelor's degree (Distribution, Supply Chain or related) preferred. Will consider equivalent related work experience

  2. 3+ years of Warehouse, Distribution Shipping/Receiving experience, including a minimum 2 years in a supervisory/management role

  3. Experience in business and warehouse management systems, MS Office, including Microsoft Navision Preferred

  4. Experience with NSF and cGMP certified facilities preferred

  5. Proven supervisory experience with strong management, leadership and organizational skills

Skills and / or Training Desired:

  1. Ability to motivate and direct staff in a professional, positive and productive manner.

  2. Ability to follow and provide directions accurately, correctly and independently.

  3. Bilingual in Spanish and English desired.

 

To Apply For This Position

Send your resume to:

 

Threshold Enterprises, Ltd.
Attention Human Resources
23 Janis Way
Scotts Valley CA 95066

 

resumes@thresholdent.com

 

fax (831) 461-1288

 

Applications are available in building 19 Janis Way in Scotts Valley.

 

Threshold Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Established in 1978, Threshold Enterprises is a well known national nutritional supplements distributor and manufacturer of award winning Source Naturals® and Planetary Herbals™ brands. The company's brands are sold through more than 7,000 store Health Food Store and internet channels. The company has grown significantly through exceptional channel relationships, product innovation and the reputation of its brands for potency, quality and value. Threshold Enterprises is one of Santa Cruz County's larger employers, with over 850 employees.

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