Warehouse Supervisor at THE CARLSTAR GROUP LLC

McDonough, GA 30253

About the Job

Warehouse Supervisor

Company Overview

With approximately $800 million in revenue, The Carlstar Group, LLC (“Carlstar” or the “Company”) is a leading producer of specialty tires, wheels, and assemblies for diverse end markets including: lawn & garden, construction, power sports (primarily all-terrain vehicle tires), trailers, and agriculture.

Carlstar (and its predecessor) have been in the engineered rubber products business for over 100 years and sells its products under many of the most recognized brand names in their respective market segments including Carlisle, ITP, and Cragar, among others. In addition, the Company has one of the broadest distribution channels and the largest installed bases within its served North American markets. The Company is a strategic supplier to leading OEMs such as John Deere, Polaris, Husqvarna, Stanley Black & Decker, and BRP, and is sole sourced on a number of their leading platforms. Approximately 59% of Carlstar’s revenue is derived from higher margin aftermarket sales, leveraging the Company’s large installed base of OEM products. Carlstar has approximately 3,400 employees and operates four manufacturing facilities in both North America and China and twelve distribution centers.

Carlstar is engaged in serving lower volume, higher mix business where the Company must economically manage thousands of SKUs with low individual order quantities through a complex distribution network in a marketplace that highly values timely and accurate order fulfillment.

Through the implementation of efficient operational (enhanced SIOP, lean manufacturing, inventory planning, optimization of the distribution network, redesign and value engineering of compounds and products, improved process control, activity based costing, etc.) and intelligent commercial (dynamic pricing and material margin management, new product development, refined channel management, new account conquests, etc.) strategies, the company is targeting improving performance to over 12% EBITDA margins on substantially higher revenue over time. The company is on a very strong performance trajectory today.

To learn more about The Carlstar Group, please visit the company’s web site: https://www.carlstargroup.com/.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for at least two individuals. The supervisor has direct responsibility for a department and/or operation. This position is responsible for the execution of operational plans and strategies. Management support is typically readily accessible and utilized. This position is responsible for managing employee relations to include hiring and/or termination of employees, training, coaching and counseling, oversight of production and/or processes.

The position requires excellent focus, high energy and enthusiasm, forward thinking, strong analytical capability, excellent problem solving, the ability to manage change, solid execution and a commitment to help the company meet financial objectives and exceed customer expectations. This position also requires independent decision-making utilizing Carlstar Group procedures and guidelines.

This position reports to the Director Aftermarket Distribution.

Pivotal Experience and Expertise:

Carlstar seeks an action-oriented, self-driven, proven operations leader, who has demonstrated the intellectual horsepower, energy and wherewithal to lead and transform a growing, dynamic business.

Results-oriented leader, operating with a high sense of urgency and track record of managing a complex, high SKU count distribution organizations.
Strong change management orientation, influencing and relationship-building skills are a must.
Experience in a dynamic, fast-moving and complex businesses is strongly preferred. S/he must be accustomed to operating in a flat organization where there is limited bureaucracy.
Strong understanding of warehouse operations and proven ability to drive and implement process improvements
Ability to manage KPI’s to increase shift efficiency and productivity
An undergraduate degree, preferably in Business, Engineering or related field, is required.
3+ years of distribution experience, preferably in a distribution center of 500k sq ft. or larger.
Extensive experience using a WMS system
Strong excel knowledge to analyze and interpret data

Leadership Capabilities & Culture Fit

Unquestionable integrity, ethics and judgment. The courage and ability to take a strong position when required for the good of the Company.
Excellent communication and influencing skills. The ability to be collaborative and drive progress and the ability to translate complex business and operational issues in terms readily understandable to a broad audience.
Highly intelligent and analytical, possessing the intellectual curiosity to probe and understand how the dimensions within their area of responsibility work and influence the broader business.
A natural leader with hands-on approach.
Results-oriented approach to decision making. Proven ability to quickly assimilate and have impact.
Strong interpersonal skills. An ability to positively engage with people at all levels of the organization.
Model and develop a “learning-teaching” mindset at all levels of the supply chain organization.
He or she will embrace a philosophy of transparency, healthy debate and accountability; and will work to weave them into the organization’s Standard Operating Procedure.

Job summary

Warehouse Supervisor

Company Overview

Carlstar is engaged in serving lower volume, higher mix business where the Company must economically manage thousands of SKUs with low individual order quantities through a complex distribution network in a marketplace that highly values timely and accurate order fulfillment.

To learn more about The Carlstar Group, please visit the company’s web site: https://www.carlstargroup.com/.

Position Summary:

This position reports to the Director Aftermarket Distribution.

Pivotal Experience and Expertise:

Carlstar seeks an action-oriented, self-driven, proven operations leader, who has demonstrated the intellectual horsepower, energy and wherewithal to lead and transform a growing, dynamic business.

Results-oriented leader, operating with a high sense of urgency and track record of managing a complex, high SKU count distribution organizations.

Strong change management orientation, influencing and relationship-building skills are a must.

Experience in a dynamic, fast-moving and complex businesses is strongly preferred. S/he must be accustomed to operating in a flat organization where there is limited bureaucracy.

Strong understanding of warehouse operations and proven ability to drive and implement process improvements

Ability to manage KPI’s to increase shift efficiency and productivity

An undergraduate degree, preferably in Business, Engineering or related field, is required.

3+ years of distribution experience, preferably in a distribution center of 500k sq ft. or larger.

Extensive experience using a WMS system

Strong excel knowledge to analyze and interpret data

Leadership Capabilities & Culture Fit

Unquestionable integrity, ethics and judgment. The courage and ability to take a strong position when required for the good of the Company.

Excellent communication and influencing skills. The ability to be collaborative and drive progress and the ability to translate complex business and operational issues in terms readily understandable to a broad audience.

Highly intelligent and analytical, possessing the intellectual curiosity to probe and understand how the dimensions within their area of responsibility work and influence the broader business.

A natural leader with hands-on approach.

Results-oriented approach to decision making. Proven ability to quickly assimilate and have impact.

Strong interpersonal skills. An ability to positively engage with people at all levels of the organization.

Model and develop a “learning-teaching” mindset at all levels of the supply chain organization.

He or she will embrace a philosophy of transparency, healthy debate and accountability; and will work to weave them into the organization’s Standard Operating Procedure.