Job Description
At Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM), we believe a strong, diverse, and inclusive team creates stronger outcomes. We're seeking a collaborative and experienced Distribution Supervisor - 2nd shift to lead operations across our Carlisle campus. If you're passionate about supply chain excellence, safety, and developing high-performing teams, we’d love to hear from you! This position provides supervision for hourly distribution personnel and coordinates team members and resources to ensure distribution activities are completed safely and efficiently.
Job Responsibilities:
Hourly associates: hiring, training, development, coaching, certification, performance evaluation / feedback and discipline.
Supervise daily operations required for the receipt, storage, and distribution of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
Measure and manage the Department’s daily Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost performance.
Ensure Department maintains a vibrant safety program to include, pro-active safety initiatives, incident investigations, and facilitating an effective Department Safety Team.
Support inventory control functions such as, annual physical inventory, FIFO (First In – First Out) date compliance, customer returns.
Manage and support all daily expectations of planned, initiated, and ongoing COS programs.
Develop and implement strategies to control cost and improve performance on department KPM’s.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge:
Department of Transportation’s hazardous materials regulations
Safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, ADA, etc.)
Safety Data Sheet requirements
Campus policies and procedures including payroll and handbook
Raw materials and their equivalents
Warehouse layout techniques
Finished goods product line
Employee counseling/coaching methods
Fork truck operation
Skills:
Team leadership
Reading and comprehension of safety data sheets, product labels, process specifications, and general instructions
Mathematical calculations including basic algebraic equations
Working on computers to use Microsoft Office, SAP, and the SFIS Shop Floor Information System
Problem solving and troubleshooting
Filling out shipping logs and SF tally sheets
Abilities:
Making decisions independently and with teams
Inspiring, motivating, and guiding others
Driving a fork truck
Communicating with supervisors, team members, and plant management
Education & Experience Requirements:
Education:
HS Diploma or GED required
Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or Business Administration strongly preferred
Experience Required
Two to three years working in a large distribution center or manufacturing environment in a leadership role.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises Crew Leaders, Truck Drivers and Material Handlers across a designated shift
Coach Material Handlers on use of SAPi/tablets.
Advise Material Handlers on where to stock product.
Advise and Instruct Material Handlers on product to consolidate
Advise Material Handlers on where to pick product.
Equipment/Data
Equipment Operated: Telephone, Calculator, Computer, Printer, Tablet and Barcode Scanner, Forklift, Scissor Lift, Stretch Wrap Machine, Dock Leveler, and Trailer Restraints.
Data Used: SAP, SAPi, SFIS, BI, Production Forecast, Inbound Forecast, Sales Forecast.
Interactions with Others: Distribution Department Personnel, Production Scheduler, Production Supervisors and Group Leaders, Customer Service, Product Managers, Sales, Research and Development, Shipping departments, Accounting, Inventory Control, Purchasing.
Work Environment:
Manufacturing / Warehouse setting
Fast pace congested material handling equipment traffic.
Potential for a drafty work area.
Fumes from forklift exhaust and handling of adhesives.
Chemical exposure.
Pinch hazard from moving mechanical parts on forklift, truck doors, etc.
Occasionally work in high places using a safety cage.
Physical Requirements:
Sitting – while working at a desk and on a computer
Standing – while observing operations
Walking – walking to and from areas of the plant for observation of operations
Bending & Stooping – while observing operations and while potentially using the skid wrapping machine
Sight – seeing and recognizing safety hazards and warnings
Talking & Hearing – clearly communicating with team members, supervisors, and other members of the plant
Lifting – must be able to lift up to 50lbs
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:
Hearing Protection
Safety Shoes
Cut Resistant Gloves
Safety Glasses
PPE required for use of specific chemicals will be provided when needed