Senior Distribution Supervisor

Posted:
1/22/2026, 7:41:17 AM

Location(s):
New Jersey, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Operations & Logistics

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com

Job Function:

Supply Chain Deliver

Job Sub Function:

Warehouse & Distribution

Job Category:

People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:

Somerset, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description:

Our expertise in Innovative Medicine is inspired by patients, whose insights fuel our science-based advancements. Visionaries like you work on teams that save lives by developing the medicines of tomorrow. Join us in developing treatments, finding cures, and pioneering the path from lab to life while championing patients every step of the way.

Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/innovative-medicine

We are searching for the best talent, Senior Distribution Supervisor This position will be based in Somerset, New Jersey.

The Supervisor leads resources to ensure customer orders are shipped on time and accurately for JOM Pharmaceuticals. They will exert some influence on the overall objectives and long-range goals of the organization through coaching and partnering cross-functionally. Decision-making of the supervisor will affect the end-to-end supply chain. The Supervisor must be able to analyze a variety of complex problems while following/creating compliant practices and procedures. Supervisors will create an inclusive environment that develops a patient first mentality in serving our customers and continuously improving the operation. Other principal responsibilities include: establishing priorities, coaching individuals and teams, establishing and monitoring department operating budgets, PDP process, develop, report and maintain department measures, GMP compliance, safety process, project initiation and development for continuous improvement, equipment maintenance, participate and/or lead in cross-functional teams, and partner with organizations outside JOM.

Principal Responsibilities:

  • Assess, develop and improve technical, interpersonal and business skills of direct reports with the PDP process. Solicit and provide continuous feedback to ensure the achievement of goals and objectives.
  • Partner with JOM Training Department and J&J Learning Services to identify, develop and complete training for associates. They will facilitate training sessions in the areas of policies, procedures, and goals.
  • Create, implement and supervise team performance metrics to achieve operational excellence.
  • Coach and lead team to corrective actions for low performing metrics and recognize members of the team for exceeding expectations.
  • Coach associates to identify and resolve operation inefficiencies to improve process quality.
  • Partner with Human Resources to develop recommendations required for subject area and termination when necessary.
  • Lead team empowerment initiatives to drive teams toward self-direction. Assess and reevaluate inter-departmental team structure to ensure open communication, balanced workload distribution, and team effectiveness. Suggest changes and implement with guidance.

Operational Responsibilities:

  • Lead operational perfection throughout the distribution process through collaborative efforts within the Customer Service, Systems Administrators, Credit AR and RTO (Regional Transportation Organization).
  • Interact with Q&C, Planning, Manufacturing, and Marketing to resolve process and technical problems across the supply chain.
  • Drive successful obtainment of Distribution goals and metrics that are set and implemented by Supervisors on an annual basis.
  • Partner with Supervisors and teams across distribution to analyze and trend monthly statistics associated with the distribution metrics. Investigate and report all deviations to JOM Associates.
  • Communicate issues and strategies to Operating Companies and Distribution management.
  • Support marketing initiatives and new product launches for the J&J Pharmaceutical Sector
  • Develop individuals and teams to align with GMP and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and lead department budgets.
  • Proactively examine and respond to customer needs and demands and take ownership for overall customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure equipment maintenance plans are developed and completed.

Required:

  • Minimum of a Bachelors degree is required.
  • Five years of practical experience is required.
  • Minimum of 2 years people leader experience is required.
  • Ability to perform and participate on cross-functional teams that encompass various departments and multi-level members. Lead the group to identify and meet Distribution Goals. Assist in leading highly technical large-scale projects that are designated to cross - functional teams (i.e. facility layout enhancements, shipping process changes).
  • Model standard facilitation techniques to be applied in all team interactions.
  • Attend conferences and benchmark companies to identify innovative technologies, recent regulatory changes, business opportunities, and new customer requirements. Recognize and communicate the need for change and drives the change process.
  • Serve as consultant to management and create an environment to sustain technical business process innovation
  • Identify and implement corrective actions to support continuous improvement.

Other:

  • The Anticipated compensation for this position is 94,000-144,500.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via https://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills:

 

 

Preferred Skills:

Collaborating, Compliance Management, Cost Management, Demand Forecasting, Detail-Oriented, Developing Others, Distribution Management, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Inclusive Leadership, Inventory Optimization, Leadership, Operations Management, Order Management, Organizing, Performance Measurement, Strategic Supply Chain Management, Team Management, Transportation Management, Warehouse Management

 

 

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

94000-144500

Additional Description for Pay Transparency:

Subject to the terms of their respective policies and date of hire, Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington –56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child Condolence Leave – 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member Caregiver Leave – 10 days Volunteer Leave – 4 days Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours  Additional information can be found through the link below.