Supervisor, DistributionWork Mode: Onsite
Location: Onsite - Brownwood, TX
OpportunityResponsible for all domestic and export shipments of finished goods and specialty products from the Brownwood facility. Provide warehouse support to all production operations in order to meet customer delivery expectations and drive market share. Accountable for inventory accuracy and control procedures related to the management of vitreous and plastics finished goods.
Specific Responsibilities- Manage assigned warehouse and shipping associates in the Brownwood organization. Develop an efficient, lean, streamlined process within a team approach to achieve world-class results in safety, delivery, quality and cost. Plan and schedule workloads to maximize the effective utilization of associates, equipment, and material.
- Review and execute departmental goals and objectives with all subordinates. Serve as a champion for safety and conduct periodic training as required.
- Manage and coach associates on performance and career path insuring development, integrity and resiliency of the Materials team.
- Implement KOS initiatives and pursue continuous improvement to minimize costs while maximizing outputs.
- Support cycle count program with focus on daily inventory accuracy leading to strong yearly Physical Inventory results.
- Project future requirements in areas of equipment, manpower, and facilities to meet projected levels of operation and inventories.
- Assist in defining capital requirements needed for projects.
- Develop and maintain established goals and objectives to monitor efficiency of work force and control labor costs.
- Recommend approvals of promotions, merit increases, transfers, leaves of absence, and other personnel changes.
- Administer company policies and take action as necessary in processing Employee Information Records, rate adjustment, job postings, method changes, automatic progressions, etc.
- Arrange for proper maintenance and good housekeeping of machines, equipment, and facilities within the area of responsibility.
- Work collaboratively with Corporate Engineering on Packaging Engineering projects and initiatives for plumbing and specialty products, make recommendations based on distribution needs.
- Prepare reports and participate in projects or duties as assigned by the Manager, Materials & Distribution.
- Foster a sense of pride in maintaining a 5S focus in the warehouse. This includes cleanliness, orderliness, clear designation of storage bins and footprints, and aggressive focus on maintaining integrity of finished goods quality and appearance.
Skills/RequirementsHigh School diploma or equivalent and at least one year of warehouse experience is required.
Specific knowledge in material handling solutions, computerized warehouse management systems, advanced knowledge of warehouse management, inventory control, order processing, traffic, and shipping is preferred.
Must be:
- able to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
- self-starter with the ability to make decisions
- open and inviting of ideas and contributions of associates
- fair, flexible, and take pride in his/her work
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers day 1 benefits. This means you'll have access to your applicable benefit programs from your first day on the job, with no waiting period. The salary range for this position is $69,650 - $105,850. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation.
