Distribution Supervisor (Direct Hire) $50K to $60K Annually

To apply for this position, please send your resume to Andrew.Pelzer@expresspros.com

Pay Range: (Direct Hire) $50K to $60K Annually.

Summary: Oversees all activities associated with the Distribution Process; Performs activities associated with filling orders and delivering industrial pipe, valves, and fittings; receiving and storing product; inventorying, issuing, and shipping materials, supplies, tools, equipment, and parts, and delivering supplies, materials, and parts to specific locations as needed. Manages and directs the performance of Distribution Associates and Drivers as needed. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Included are the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Complete all work accurately, safely, and efficiently.
• Ensures the branch quality management system continuously delivers products and/or services that meet or exceed customer expectations while maintaining ISO 9001 requirements.
• Ensures every error is reported and logged in the Eclipse UET System, leading a culture of quality where all associates “Make Quality Personal” by reporting every error and “Practice Blameless Problem-Solving” as a team with a relentless solution focus to prevent errors in pursuit of the zero errors goal.
• Unload trucks onto the designated Receiving area Move freight, stock, pipe, parts and/or other materials to and from the unloading area(s), storage areas, loading docks, delivery vehicles, boxes, pallets, or containers, by hand or using hand truck, pallet jack, forklift, or other machinery as authorized and directed.
• Identify and sort items that need to be tagged and shipped out to customer immediately.
• Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine priority of work assignments.
• Examine shipment contents and compare with records, such as bills of lading, packing lists, manifests, invoices, purchase orders, or other documentation to verify that the correct item(s) and the correct quantities have been delivered. 
• Verify that the shipment is intended for this facility and not another. 
• Inspect the product for damage. Notes in detail any damage to the freight bill. 
• Record needed shipment data, such as weight, freight charges, damages, or discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, or recordkeeping purposes.
• Communicate with proper representative(s) any issues, such as damages, shortages, wrong items, or missing items so issues can be rectified.
• Tag and separate the material that has been received. 
• Completes receiving documentation and properly enters all received information into the correct computer system(s).
• Put away stock material and restock the primary order fill locations from secondary locations.
• Learn, and stay current with, all applicable SOP’s and company policies.
• Locate items specified on the ticket/order and pull required quantity from warehouse or pipe yard.
• Verify that any multiple parts/items are all the same.
• Verifies the accuracy of all shipments by comparing tickets, PO, Manifests, BOL’s, or invoices.
• Prepares documents as needed/required for shipping an order.
• Pulls all orders for the next day shipment before leaving work. 
• Pack, seal, label, or affix postage to prepare materials for shipping, using hand tools, power tools, or postage meter Stages and prepares orders for shipment while making sure the items are packaged neatly. 
• Separates material to shipping points. Loads outgoing shipments onto trucks and ship orders on common carriers. Ensure all tagged material is double checked before shipment. 
• Fills bin areas to keep the products available for pulling orders. Keeps racks and bin areas neat. Also maintains the cleanliness of the warehouse and grounds. 
• Organizes pallets and stacks in a safe area. Stages all material in the proper area. 
• Contact carrier representatives to decide or to issue instructions for shipping and delivery of materials.
• Reports to the supervisor or manager any problems, damages, shortages, or other issues or areas of concern. 
• Completes all shipping paperwork in a timely manner and notifies salesperson if the material is short. 
• Counts, weighs, measures, or examines packaging and contents of items for conformance to company specifications. 
• Compares items packed with customer's order and other identifying data. 
• Ensures all material pulled is done from the location indicated by the gun. Back-order material is not ordered without the supervisor's authorization.
• Cross-trains and can perform successfully in other distribution functions.
• Oversee all aspects of Distribution Center
• Dispatch
• Cycle Count
• Inventory Control
• Tool Rental
• Maintain and Publish Weekly Score Card
• See that trucks and equipment are maintained and in safe working conditions and to DOT standards.
• Schedule employees
• Prepare Payroll for submission.
• Order supplies.
• Conduct Performance Reviews
• Interview and Hire (shared capacity with BOM)
• Maintain First Aid station and De-Fib machine.
• Oversee Fire Safety drills and training.
• See that new hires are trained to SOP.
• Communicate with employees and supervisors.
• Maintain and build the Eastern Culture
• Conflict Resolution
• Customer Service
• Ensure professionalism and exceptional customer service during all interactions. 
• Regular and sustained attendance.
• Adherence to Associate Handbook and other relevant Company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Always demonstrate adherence to our “Eastern Fundamentals.”

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Manages Distribution Associates and Drivers

Skills and Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience:  High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent. 
• Attention to Detail — Ability to be careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Language Skills:  Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with customers and Co-workers.
• Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Mathematical Skills:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to accurately measure lengths and diameters.

• Reasoning Ability:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral or diagram instructions.  
• Computer Skills:  Ability to learn the use of Eclipse software. Ability to use personal computer using software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and video conferencing software. Ability to learn to use tablets, RF guns, and other simple technology that may be used in performance of job.

• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:  A Current and valid Class A CDL License.
•  Other Qualifications:  The company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at-will.”  The job requirements are subject to change to accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or listen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. Vision and hearing requirements may be met with appropriate hearing or vision correction devices (glasses, contacts, hearing aids, etc.).