Associate Distribution Supervisor - 1st Shift

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This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. 

Your Role:

The Associate Distribution Supervisor – 1st Shift in Milwaukee, WI will:

• Shift Hours:  Monday – Friday 6:00am – 3:00pm (hours could be extended based on workload)
• Lead the department under the direction of the department supervisor and manager.
• Assist with the training of employees.
• Shadow in the talent selection process.
• Shadow supervisors during performance management and accountability discussions.
• Assist supervisors in resolving and maintaining employee relations through effective communication for the area, including team meetings and daily interactions.
• Assist with the enforcement of company safety, work, and housekeeping standards.
• Evaluate processes and methods, recommends and implements measures to improve safety.
• Ensure employees are trained on safe handling of hazardous chemicals.
• Determine methods and procedures on new assignments to staff, with guidance.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Active member of emergency hazardous materials response team, medical response team, or evacuation team.
• Assist with addressing unsafe situations and preventing interruption of operations by being an active member of the Chemical Spill Team.
• Recognize and initiate near miss reports.
• Conduct safety audits and provides feedback for both safe and unsafe actions.
• Assist in developing and maintaining training documents and SOPs in assigned areas.
• Assist supervisors with daily monitoring of resources and scheduling of workload and staff accordingly.
• Distribute work assignments and gives direction under the guidance of the supervisor or manager of the department.
• Assist the supervisor in maintaining the required documentation including unit records, productivity, safety, and activity reports.
• Assist with controlling costs and ensures supplies are ordered and used appropriately
• Promote and actively participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Help the department supervisor in ensuring the correct chemicals are received, stored, packaged, packed, and shipped to meet customer's expectations and in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Learn and work with all company and governmental regulations: including ISO, DOT, CFR, IATA, IMO, OSHA, DEA and Factory Mutual guidelines.
• Miscellaneous duties and tasks as assigned
• Follows all policies and procedures.
• Must follow all good distribution practices (GDP).

Physical Attributes:

• May involve use of respirator when handling open chemicals.

Who you are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or other business field

                                                     OR

• Associate’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or other business field

                                                     OR

• High School diploma or GED
• 4 + years of warehouse and/or supply chain experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• A strong team player work ethic with the ability to engage with all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented professional that can efficiently prioritize and execute given tasks under tight deadlines
• Experience in a Distribution Center or Chemical Manufacturing environment
• Experience in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical thinking
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT) and SAP
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Six Sigma experience

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