Distribution Center Supervisor jobs in Cincinnati, OH

DC Supervisor

• Provide daily direction to warehouse employees who perform work in shipping, receiving, loading, and unloading trucks, stocking, picking, packing and palletizing finished products, ensuring efficient operations and processes
• Communicate with staff and employees to drive alignment and consistency to goals and company objectives
• Manage performance, productivity, attendance, quality, and housekeeping expectations and driver personal accountability
• Address performance problems, recognition, and provide coaching where appropriate
• Ensure policies and work practices are administered in a fair and consistent fashion
• Ensure a continuous focus is place on process improvement and reduction of waste
• Empower and encourage employees to continually evaluate and improve daily processes
• Ensure a safety-driven culture
• Ensure expectations are clearly articulated, safe work practices are adhered to, and hold employees accountable for safety infractions
• Investigate safety related issues or violations

ABOUT YOU:

• 3 years of progressive warehousing experience with 1 year of supervisory experience
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write and speak the English and Spanish (preferred) language to communicate with employees, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straightforward, and professional manner.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to plan and organize work schedules.
• Must be able to communicate well, coach, lead, and empower people.
• Must be able to drive accountability, resolve conflict, and manage performance expectations.
• Must be able to apply situational leadership techniques in a changing team environment.
• Must be able to resolve problems and troubleshoot.
• Must be able to use creativity to seek quality solutions and process improvements while keeping in mind the needs of the business.
• Must be able to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
• Must be able to anticipate the needs of internal and external customers and is self-directed in achieving results.
• Must be able to work any shift, as needed.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Some travel required for training purposes. Less than 15%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

While we expect the best we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to our ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit www.gates.com/careers to learn more.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please be advised that Gates Corporation does not accept resumes from third-party recruiters.

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