Distribution Supervisor

Job Description

As one of the largest food retailers in the Northeast, Giant Food Distribution provides an unbeatable selection of food and products for the home. While we take great pride in the quality and variety of products that we stock in our stores and the people we employ, we want to continue to make our company great. Our perishable distribution center is a 24/7 operation within a 500,000 square foot facility.

Giant offers a highly dynamic and challenging work environment that recognizes your achievements and supports your career development. Enjoy the rewards of a 401(k) plan, Competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package.

Essential Functions Include:

* Identify and resolve operational issues that affect shipping, receiving, or inventory control operations with Shift Manager on a continuous basis.

* Supervise, direct, organize, and coordinate daily staffing and workload to ensure delivery schedules are met.

* Drive and achieve targeted supply chain metrics to deliver the right product, in the right condition, at the right time and at the right cost.

* Train, evaluate and monitor new hires to determine satisfactory completion of probationary period

* Maintain a safe work environment and safe work culture for everyone through daily. communication with our associates and management team. Safety must be a consistent message through education, correction, and recognition from the management team.

* Manage loading, shipping, and receiving accuracy while also working to minimize damage and follow proper trailer loading/unloading procedures.

* Handle all reports and paperwork for current shift pertaining to selector/receiver checks, production, safety, attendance and temperature monitoring.

* Counsel and/or initiate disciplinary steps as necessary

* Ensure that automated systems (DOSS, WMS, TMS, produce ordering and Receiving systems, Time and Attendance, Absentee Tracking, etc.) are properly performed and supported.

* Manage truck scheduling and accept emergency inbound merchandise as necessary.

* Originate internal and external contacts with warehouse managers, office associates, warehouse personnel, distribution services, store supervision, purchasing, transportation and outside vendors.

* Inspect warehouse for safety compliance and ensure proper safety and sanitation regulations are being adhered to.

* Maintain accountable for sustaining proper inventory control procedures.

Candidate Qualifications:

* Bachelor's or associate Degree preferred

* Minimum 5-7 years supervisory experience in warehouse operations

* Strong working knowledge of all aspects of warehouse operations

* Knowledge of automated systems such as TMS, WMS, Produce Ordering and Receiving System, Time and Attendance, Absentee Tracking and E-mail

* Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, and Access

* Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, work with delivery schedules, prioritize work and successfully manage activities across multiple areas

* Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

* Strong oral and written communication skills

* Special handling knowledge of various merchandise including perishable, high volume, or specially packed goods.

Shift days/times would be as follow: Sunday 2am start time, Monday 1am start time, Tuesday 1am start time, OFF Wednesday and Thursday, Friday 3am start time and OFF Saturday (4 - 10 hour days)

Giant Foods, LLC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer