About the role
Description
Summary:
The Commodities Supervisor plays a crucial role in supporting our purpose of creating lasting value for those we serve by providing leadership to distribution center team members and oversees all department operations. This position provides day-to-day direction, as well as guidance on projects led by team members. The Commodities Supervisor is responsible for the departments’ operations budget and will ensure all capital projects are completed on time and within budget. This individual will also help develop best practices by aligning department processes between all company locations. They implement improvement opportunities to manage work flow, promote safety, provide training, and ensure compliance in the distribution center while supporting a positive work environment. This individual is a self starter and a leader who exemplifies the company culture by setting an example for all distribution center employees. Their leadership should promote our culture, our 5 P’s and our purpose to create lasting value for those we serve.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
Drive company safety initiatives and ensure compliance
Provide not only supervision, but leadership, coaching and mentoring to team members
Analyze daily reports, Metric, and spreadsheets to identify areas of opportunity
Ensure the accuracy of customer orders and product returns
Oversee picking, transfer queue, and error reporting
Encourage creativity, risk-taking, and constant improvements
Keep team members focused and on track
Escalate issues which cannot be resolved by the team
Assist in managing the delivery logistics for the branch
Assist Production Manager, improve scrap percent of sales of copper
Maximize machine uptime
May provide back up support to team member
Work side-by-side with the inside sales, counter, Production Manager, and distribution center manager to ensure quality customer service
Train any new team members
Oversee daily production schedule and smooth production levels accordingly
Drive for continuous improvement
Promote our culture and 5 P’s
Requirements
Critical Success Factors:
Ability to work collaboratively with all departments
Execute duties with highest regard for safety, continuous improvement and cost reduction
Customer focused with a high rate of customer satisfaction
Strong leadership and mentoring skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to analyze workload and establish priorities with time sensitive deadlines
Willingness to give and receive constructive feedback
Ability to make sound decisions and seek buy-in from others
Ability to understand and implement our processes and procedures
Strong analytical skills and ability to solve problems and develop solutions
Must lead by example by displaying a positive work ethic and attitude
Ability to learn, grow, and adapt to change
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines
Excellent customer service orientation
Self Motivated
Dependable
Drive for continuous improvement
Job Requirements/Specifications:
High School Diploma or GED required
Minimum of a two year degree preferred
Previous distribution center experience preferred
Previous experience in distribution center leadership preferred
Previous experience managing a team of five or more preferred
Electrical product knowledge is preferred
Ability to lift 70 lbs required; lift 100 lbs at times
Ability to use fork lift equipment required
Demonstrated computer skills
Ability to work with Excel documents
Knowledge of Eclipse and RF Scan is preferred
Able to work a varied shift
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Consistently standing, walking, lifting, works with others, works indoors
Frequently carrying, pushing, bending at the waist, twisting upper body, reaching, working with hands & fingers, vision acuity near & far, depth perception, field of vision, color vision, team lifting, customer contact, extended day, cold, heat, temperature changes, and high places
Sometimes sitting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, talking, hearing, non-standard work shift, wet, humid, noise, work outdoors, and mechanical hazards
Occasionally crawling, driving, vibration, confined area, fumes, odors, dusts, and mists
Van Meter is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants and employee-owners who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other employment benefits and privileges should contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Other duties may be assigned, changed, or removed at any time, with or without notice, based on business needs and consistent with applicable law. Nothing in this job description alters the at-will employment relationship, where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
Several factors are considered in making compensation decisions at Van Meter; including but not limited to education, skill sets, work experience and training, and other business and organizational needs. Please note that compensation may be below the lower end of the range when the minimum requirements of the role are not met and the higher end is reserved for candidates with extensive experience and qualifications that exceed the requirements of the role.
Van Meter offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance, company paid life and disability insurance, paid time off including holidays, 401(k) with company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Pla.n