Job Information
Newell Brands Distribution Supervisor in Lumberton, North Carolina
Newell Brands is a leading $8.5B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 28,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership.
Job Purpose
The Distribution Supervisor is responsible for managing and coordinating the Shipping activities of the Distribution and Manufacturing facility, including the Replenishment Operation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises and prioritizes all shipping functions for finished goods.Coordinates and schedules all finished goods trailer trucks.
Manages the loading and distribution of all outgoing goods
Coordinates and verifies the accuracy of finished goods being shipped.Takes appropriate action to resolve discrepancies.
Maintain the Case Pick and Replenishment Operation.
Assists in maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy and takes appropriate steps to maintain a high level of quality, ensuring that all outbound shipments meet the specifications and requirements of customers.
Develop and maintain open communication with freight lines and customers in coordinating pickup and delivery appointment.
Responsible for management of employees to ensure effective selection, retention, development, disciplinary action and performance management.
Responsible for the initial training of Shipping personnel.
Monitors and manages all aspects of employee performance.
Controls and/or reduces cost and drives productivity within the department.
Performs activities of associates, as necessary, including operation of forklift truck.
Continuously improve the department through development of new processes.
Have an active role in the companies’ continuous improvement program to achieve plans for future growth within the company.
Maintain an effective safety awareness program, including regular departmental safety meetings.Provide timely written feedback on any injuries or accidents and make recommendations for precluding recurrence.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment for all team members.
Develop a collaborative relationship with all departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation and Logistics.In lieu of degree, a high school diploma or equivalent with five years of relevant related experience.
Minimum five years’ experience in warehouse/transportation operations.
Minimum three years in a supervisory position.
Minimum three years’ experience operating material handling equipment including forklift truck, pallet jack, and other standard equipment.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Spanish.
Skilled in prioritizing, organizing and managing multiple projects.
Skilled in use of PC operation for the use of reports, procedures, and data gathering i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook; able to type at least 35 WPM.
Skilled in use and knowledge of a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
Demonstrated leading abilities to motivate, train and provide feedback to team members.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs (8, 10, 12 hour shifts)
Occasional travel may be required.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work performed in a manufacturing, warehouse, and office environments with equal time spent between the manufacturing/warehouse areas and the office.
While performing work in a warehouse environment employee will be exposed to moving equipment; dust, fumes or airborne particles; outdoor weather and moderate to loud noise levels.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk; see, talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms; and bend, twist, and stoop
While performing the activities of associates, the employee will be required to push and pull; operate forklift truck.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must wear and use proper PPE in the warehouse and manufacturing areas.
_Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.