Job Title:  Distribution Center Supervisor (Kitting) Days Mon- Fri 8am to 4:30 pm

The Role

The Distribution Center Supervisor (Kitting) in our Indianapolis Indiana location supervises staff at the Distribution Center ensuring safe, timely, cost-effective receiving, and shipping of finished goods.  Ensures high levels of Customer service and satisfaction by coordinating supply chain activities with the Manufacturing, Planning, and Sourcing groups.  Maintains appropriate and accurate record keeping and data management systems and is an effective liaison with transportation providers and internal and external Customers. The Distribution Center Supervisor actively engages on the distribution floor with the day-to-day shipping activities. 

This position actively supervises in the Distribution Center Day Shift M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with the potential of additional hours based on business need. 

Day shift:  8:00am – 4:30pm  (additional hours based on business need)

What You Will Do

• Responsible for receipt and kitting of finished goods and shipments to domestic customers and distributors.  
• Coordinate activities and provide direction to employees in charge of daily operations.
• Develop and/or maintain the required material handling procedures and work instructions for the department.
• Ensure required daily production requirements are aligned with Customer requirements.
• Maintain and supervise appropriate inventory record keeping. Provide input for warehouse design and logistics.
• Maintain a safe working environment by instructing employees on established safety practices and enforcing practices at all times. 
• Ensure that emergency equipment, electrical panels, and exits are regularly monitored and free from obstructions.
• Responsible for proper operation of equipment, including the training and instruction of operators on equipment use, and the requisitioning of needed equipment maintenance. 

• Ensure equipment is maintained in a clean working order.
• Establish, maintain, and promote positive employee relations, while maintaining productivity, attendance, and general order required for an efficient operation. 
• Ensure daily cycle counts are taken and provide Senior Distribution Manager/Director with monthly reports on outcome.
• Work with cross functional groups to ensure traffic between warehouse points and to customers is coordinated and managed optimally.
• In conjunction with STERIS Planning, ensure efficient traffic management feedback to Director regarding performance of carriers.
• Coordinate and lead special projects affecting domestic warehouse operations. 
• Maintain 5S/SQDC boards and implement Lean initiatives to improve productivity.

What You Will Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's Degree. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, a high school diploma or GED, and 5+ years of warehouse experience, required.
• Minimum 3 + years supervisory experience in warehousing, domestic transportation, and shipping/receiving.  
• Proficiency with MS Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook. 
• Ability to prioritize and delegate duties meet business needs.
• Strong team orientation and ability to motivate team to meet goals. 
• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience using a WMS system or Oracle, a plus.
• Experience in an FDA controlled facility desirable.
• 2– 3 years Lean Warehousing (preferred)
• Handling, Storing, and Shipping hazardous materials (preferred)

What STERIS Will Offer You

The opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. STERIS couldn’t be where it is today without our incredible people. That’s why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with STERIS is our ultimate goal. We do this by providing competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, paid time off, holidays, matching 401(k), annual merit, and incentive plans.  Join us and help write our next chapter.

#LI- MO1