Job opening: Distribution Supervisor (New Orleans facility) 

Position Summary: The Distribution Supervisor is responsible for organizing, leading, directing and controlling all distribution functions in order to achieve the highest delivery standards possible.

Accountabilities (not all inclusive)

• Supervise order selectors (Warehouse Specialists) for public warehousing and food bank distribution.
• Collaborate with public warehouse and agency relations teams to ensure all orders are pulled and processed to meet pick-up/delivery schedule.
• Coordinate with Receiving Supervisor to ensure distribution facility is clean and organized.
• Develop and monitor operations budget related to labor and equipment costs.
• Supervise all outbound operations and logistics.
• Create and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly reports on order productivity, distribution, and logistics capacity.
• Collaborate with Inventory Control to document, implement, and improve order selection processes and procedures.
• Understand and implement all AIB, FA, OSHA, and other Federal, State, and Local requirements.
• Ensure
• Personally coach, train, and mentor direct reports in order to ensure personal growth and career development.
• Conduct performance reviews for all staff within the department.
• Participate in meetings and committees as appropriate.
• Comply with all SHFB policies and procedures.
• Maintain a professional, positive, and courteous demeanor.

Qualifications

Education:  High school diploma required, some college preferred.  

 Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in management, warehousing, and/or distribution.

 Skills and Capabilities

The ideal candidate will possess many of these professional and personal abilities and attributes:

• Advanced-level understanding of business processes within a distribution environment.
• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
• Ability to motivate and manage staff. 
• Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to learn in-house database and reporting systems.
• Strong communication skills with emphasis on customer service.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to work cooperatively across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated excellence in working at all levels of an organization.
• Strong organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Operate and be licensed for running warehouse equipment, lift-truck, pallet jack, forklift etc.

 Allowable Substitutions: Combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge and skills for the position may be may be considered in lieu of education and/or experience at the company’s discretion.

How to Apply

Internal Candidates

1. Apply in-person at Second Harvest Food Bank, 700 Edwards Avenue, New Orleans (Harahan), LA 70123, Mon. – Fri., 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.     Or….
2. Email resume and cover letter (with salary requirements) to jobs@secondharvest.org. Type “Distribution Supervisor” as the only content in the subject line of your email. 

Second Harvest Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer.