**Location:** Fort Payne, Alabama **Job Summary:** Supervisor, DC Operations is responsible for managing, controlling, and monitoring processes and work flows at the company’s distribution site. He/she manages and trains staff engaged in receiving, stocking, processing or shipping; prepares reports, summaries, and analysis on operations and communicates with appropriate management. **Responsibilities:** **Key Accountabilities:** + Manage and plan for the physical receipt, processing, storage and shipment of delivered materials into and out of the distribution center; + Prepare staffing plans during peak and off peak times to maintain consistent work flow for all associates in a productive manner; + Motivate associates to ensure that predetermined productivity, cost, and quality standards are achieved or exceeded; + Ensure good housekeeping and safe working conditions in the facility; + Recommend new or improved methods, techniques and procedures for processing inventory more efficiently; + Train new or newly assigned associates in the proper methods and standard operating procedures of a job function; + Conduct associate performance observations and provide clear and concise feedback to associates; + Complete performance evaluations of distribution center personnel; + Establish and maintain good rapport throughout the department; + Develop Area Operations Coordinator to be able to train hourly associates + Effectively and consistently manage performance of hourly associates + Communicate daily plans to team + Designate appropriate labor throughout the department and monitor performance to goal **Education and Requirements:** + Five to seven years of experience in distribution operations or an equivalent combination of training and supervisory experience necessary. + Must have knowledge of distribution and inventory control methods and procedures, and the ability to apply such knowledge to practical situations. + Knowledge of safety and security measures and the ability to apply them in a distribution center situation vital. + Must be well-organized, detail-oriented, and familiar with record-keeping systems. + Computer experience a major requirement. Knowledge of PkMS a plus. + In depth knowledge of distribution center procedures and safe processing methods. + Must be detail-oriented with strong mathematical and written abilities. + Ability to communicate effectively to department teams, cross-functional partners and upper management. + Strong planning skills with the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment