Distribution Supervisor

Job Purpose:

Our Warehouse Manager will be responsible for the division’s day-to-day warehouse distribution operations and activities.

Job Responsibilities:

● Oversee safety, quality and productivity of warehouse operations.
● Review loading and receiving processes to minimize errors.
● Oversee receiving, put-a-way, replenishment, picking, loading and housekeeping.
● Organize, identify and tag products that is stored in the division's warehouse.
● Maintain superior housekeeping standards.
● Review warehouse space requirements and what type of new material handling and communication equipment is on the market that may improve efficiency.
● Embed a safety first culture; Communicate and enforce EHS policies and procedures.
● Review forklift and warehouse equipment, on a daily basis, ensuring industrial machines and/or equipment meet minimum safety standards. Recommend repairs and adhere to lock out tag out protocols when needed.
● Coach, mentor and train coworkers as required to achieve established goals.
● Organize shift and workforce scheduling.
● Master all business systems relevant to the warehouse operation and provide leadership with recommendation for improvements.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

● Proven knowledge of warehouse policies and procedure.

● Able to add, subtract, multiple, and divide.

● Able to work with all levels of staff.

● Travel Requirement:  0-10 %

Work Experience:

● 3-5 years of related experience of successful supervisory/management experience required to motivate and develop direct reports, as well as size up new talent.

● 3-5 years of related job experience.

● Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.

● Strong problem-solving and attention to detail skills are required.

Education:

● High School Diploma/GED

● Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Working Conditions:
The work environment for this position requires:
● Regularly working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse where exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions may occur.
● Exposure to loud noise.
● Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.

Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements listed below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 
● Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds, manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment and skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds utilizing pallet jack.
● Walking/Standing - walk throughout the warehouse to complete customer orders. Stand when operating order picker or reach truck equipment and when operating cutter.
● Sitting - sit only when driving sit-down material handling equipment.  
● Lifting - lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance .
● Stooping - performed when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations. May bend at the waist.
● Kneeling -  kneel when filling orders or putting away products assigned to floor level locations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job, and duties may change from time to time depending on our business needs.  

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led 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 (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.