Warehouse Supervisor - 1st Shift

Position Summary:

The Distribution Center Supervisor is responsible for ensuring safe, timely, cost-effective receiving, and shipping of finished goods. They will ensure high levels of customer service and satisfaction by coordinating supply chain activities with the Manufacturing, Planning, and Sourcing groups. In addition, they will maintain appropriate and accurate record keeping and data management systems and is an effective liaison with transportation providers and internal and external customers.

What You'll Do:

• 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.
• Responsible for receipt 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.
• Coordinate and lead special projects affecting domestic warehouse operations.
• Maintain 5S/SQDC boards and implement Lean initiatives to improve productivity.

Skills, Abilities, and Experience:

Required: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field OR HS Diploma/GED with 8 Years of warehouse experience.
• 3+ years related supervisory or leadership experience in warehousing, domestic transportation and shipping/receiving.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP/WMS systems.
• Ability to:
  • Become Hazmat and Hazardous Waste Certified.
  • Work scheduled hours and support team's overtime.

Preferred:

• Forklift certification and/or Train the Trainer certification.
• Hands-on expereince with Oracle or other ERP systems.
• Hazmat and Hazardous Waste Certified.
• Previous expereince working in a 5S environment and/or leading safety initiatives.
• Experience in an FDA controlled facility and/or chemical manufacturing/shipping.

Other: 

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs at a time.

What STERIS Offers:

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay
• Extensive Paid Time Off and (9) added holidays
• Excellent Healthcare, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Long/Short Term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Maternity & Paternal Leave
• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and continued educations programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement and stable long-term career