Distribution Supervisor- 2nd Shift

WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES

We have amazing Benefits! Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Wellness 401K Holidays Employee Assistance Program Vacation Days Disability and much more.

WHO WE ARE

The AMES Companies headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando FL has a rich American history. The AMES story goes back to 1774 when Captain John Ames began making Americas first shovels. AMES brand is the third oldest consumer brand in the country and its tools helped build America for more than two hundred years. You can learn more about our historyhere.

Our business lines include Home Organization Lawn and Garden Tools Outdoor Living and Cleaning Tools. Our leading global brands are sold to homeowners and professionals involved in new construction remodeling and maintenance activities. To learn more about out business lines visit our website: YOU WILL WORK

The Carlisle Distribution Center (CDC) is a 1.2 million square foot distribution facility operating across two shifts with approximately 80 employees. The operation is responsible for receiving storing inventory management order fulfillment and shipping activities to support customer requirements and business objectives. The facility emphasizes safety operational efficiency inventory accuracy quality and continuous improvement to maintain high service levels.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Distribution Supervisor is accountable for providing leadership direction and support for daily operations within the Distribution Center (DC) while working under minimal supervision.

This position will be working the 2nd shift. Hours: 2 pm-10:30 pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for overseeing daily warehouse and distribution operations within a 1.2 million square foot facility operating across two shifts
• Leads and develops a workforce of approximately 40 employees (second shift) by providing coaching training performance management and employee engagement initiatives
• Ensures compliance with all safety regulations company policies and operational standards while fostering a strong culture of safety and accountability
• Monitors attendance timekeeping and labor utilization to ensure proper staffing levels maintain productivity and support operational requirements
• Manages inbound receiving inventory control order fulfillment and outbound shipping activities to achieve customer service and operational objectives
• Tracks and analyzes key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity quality attendance inventory accuracy service levels and cost implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives as needed
• Collaborates with transportation customer service and supply chain teams to resolve operational challenges improve processes and maintain high service levels
• Supports labor planning resource allocation inventory accuracy and cost-control efforts to drive operational excellence and achieve business goals

It is our philosophy that supervisors work for the associates under their direction the supervisor must be able to take a coaching mentoring approach to managing the department How do I help my team succeed

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

• Associates degree or equivalent Supervisory experience (business management logistics or comparable); bachelors degree a plus
• Minimum of 2-3 years of supervisory experience
• Experience working in a distribution center required; e-commerce fulfillment strongly encouraged
• Experienced with a variety of DC equipment and systems examples should include several from each category:
  • Vans Curtain-Side LTL Intermodal Container
  • Reach trucks order pickers man-up electric pallet jack RF devices
  • Select racking push-back racking vertical storage bin shelving
  • Orbital wrappers box makers
  • WMS Yard Management Freight Portals Microsoft Office

ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

This position splits the time between the shop floor and occasionally in a shared shipping office. The associate will be regularly required to see bilaterally with 20/40 vision close vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception.

The associate will be frequently required to walk up to 8 hours talk and hear. At times the associate will be required to stand up to 10 hours sit grasp and reach with hands and performing the duties of this job the associate may need the ability to lift push and pull up loads up to 50 pounds.

The associate will be exposed to a manufacturing environment with wet or humid conditions warm temperatures occasionally in the summer (above 95 degrees F) and cool temperatures (below 40 degrees F) occasionally in the winter. The associate is required to wear personal protective equipment including steel toed shoes safety glasses and a high visibility vest.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

The AMES Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not currently sponsor immigration visas for this role.

Required Experience:

Manager