Distribution Supervisor (Belton)

Distribution Supervisor - 12 hour PM shift - Opportunity for future advancement!

Belton, Missouri area

Salary up to 92K+ bonus potential and benefits day one of employment

Are you ready to accelerate your career? Eager for growth and new opportunities for advancement? Look no further! FOUR REASONS TO SAY YES

1 Proven Success : Bonuses have been paid out for 20 years, with last years payout at 176% of the target .

2 Work with tenured staff : Your peers have an average tenure of 13 years of employment with the company

3 Mentorship & Career Growth : Gain valuable mentorship to help you advance to your next role with a recession-proof company .

4 Work-Life Balance : In this fast-paced, problem-solving supervisory role, youll work every other weekend, totaling only 182 days per year .

A profitable, stable, employer is eager to hire their next Distribution Supervisor for their 12-hour night shift (6 p.m.-6 a.m.) to oversee the warehouse operations of the assigned shift. The Distribution Supervisor will report to a Warehouse Manager and will have up to 20 direct reports. The Distribution Supervisor is responsible for the following duties :

• Lead shipping and receiving initiatives for the shift
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to maximize safety, quality, delivery and cost initiatives
• Schedule and assign workforce based on production schedule and make adjustments throughout the shift as needed
• Meet daily, weekly and monthly requirements, metrics and goals
• Train, coach, mentor and evaluate the warehouse workforce
• Communicate with management on the status of shipping and receiving activities
• Troubleshoot shift issues that could be related to IT, maintenance, labeling, trucking, etc.
• Maintain manpower goals by working with staffing services and human resources to attract, recruit and interview talent
• Complete shift reports in the ERP and WMS system; communicate with incoming supervisors at shift change
• Lead staff training initiatives
• Complete nightly shift audits
• Handle hr issues, including approving hours and vacation and completing disciplinary actions
• Identify, initiate and maintain process improvements
• Other duties as directed by management

This position requires candidates to be on the manufacturing floor up to 50% of their day. Candidates should have excellent verbal communication skills, be energetic, have the ability to coach and mentor others, have good work history and enjoy floor presence. Problem-solving skills are required! Candidates should be eager for career growth and opportunity for future advancement. These are long-term, 12-hour shifts that require candidates to work every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. Although rare, candidates should be willing to take off-shift calls as needed to answer any questions.

PREMIER BENEFITS : Medical benefits are available day one of employment. Other benefits include paid holidays, vacation, tuition reimbursement, EXCELLENT 401K , profit sharing and bonus potential!

Requirements for the Distribution Supervisor :

1. A Bachelor's degree is required; December 2024 and May 2025 graduates with relatable manufacturing coops and / or internships will be considered

2. A minimum of 1-5 years of warehouse or distribution supervision experience

3. Experience overseeing at least 10 individuals

4. Non-union supervision experience

5. If not already, willing to become forklift-certified

6. Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Skills that are preferred, BUT NOT required :

1. Experience identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives

2. Lean or Six Sigma certifications

3. ERP or WMS experience

4. Experience working in consumer products manufacturing

Why work for this organization :

Company supplies a diverse product line to multiple industries

EXCELLENT benefits, including 401K, profit sharing and bonus potential

No layoffs in the last 20 years

Fast-paced work environment, focused on continuous improvements and Lean initiatives

Opportunity for advancement into multiple facets of production

Recession proof company

Work with peers that have an average tenure of 13 years