Distribution Supervisor, 1st shift - Danaher Manufacturing

The** Distribution Manager, 1st Shift** for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations and developing their team of associates (20+) for fast-paced daily distribution operations. The supervisor analyzes and implements distribution strategies to support customer expectations, including on-time delivery, quality, productivity, and various other key performance indicators for the functional areas. They will develop, lead and implement process improvement projects; and practices Lean and Six Sigma principles to achieve established goals and objectives.

This position is part of the **Distribution Center located in Hebron, KY and will be on-site. 1st shift hours are 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Sunday-Wednesday (4 - 10 hour shifts). **At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.

You will be a part of the Refer(Refrigeration) Department and report to the Distribution Operations Manager responsible for overseeing daily outbound shipments. If you thrive in a fast-paced, multifunctional role and want to work to build a world-class supply chain organization—read on!

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Coordinate with other Supervisors to build and execute productivity plans by reviewing work volume forecasts, determining productivity requirements, and partnering to balance labor across the facility.

• Communicate policies to associates reinforcing adherence of the team to consistent compliance, taking corrective action when required

• Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction in a Lean environment.

• Perform root cause analysis to facilitate problem-solving and process improvement/lean initiatives to facilitate logical solutions.

• Manage and provide performance feedback and development opportunities to direct reports (26 temp & FT) including monthly 1-on-1 meetings with associates.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelors degree with 5+ years experience, or Masters with 3+ years experience
• 2.5+ years experience leading a team of 10+ associates in a warehouse environment with the ability to motivate and develop associates
• Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS), preferably Oracle and intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Lean/Six Sigma experience in a Continuous Improvement Environment.
• Proven ability to make decisions, collaborate and thrive in an ambiguous environment with minimal support at times

You should be proficient in:

• Leadership / People Management
• Bachelor's Degree
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Budgeting / Forecasting Experience