Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

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Location: Phoenix, AZ

Shift: Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Position Description

The Distribution Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of associates to achieve a variety of goals including: productivity, problem resolution, outstanding customer service, employee relations (motivation and development) and maintaining a safe work environment.

What you will do…

• Manage 15-20+ hourly associates in in a fast-paced distribution environment
• Ensure acceptable levels of profitability in assigned business unit by meeting or exceeding productivity standards and cost control management
• Manage the day-to-day duties, including but not limited to outbound/inbound activities, inventory control, staffing decisions, and employee development
• Deliver excellence in service to our clients by achieving performance goals through KPI monitoring (order fill rate accuracy, unannounced inspections, inventory accuracy, etc.), LEAN principles, and process improvement
• Maintain a clean, professional and safe working environment by meeting or exceeding SCLS corporate safety goals
• Promote constant and measurable improvement; teach and enforce SCLS’ Quality Policy at all times
• Effectively communicate SCLS goals, expectations, areas for improvement and successes to associates
• Conduct annual performance reviews for all staff within the department
• Personally coach, train and mentor direct reports in order to ensure personal growth and career development

Our ideal candidate will have…

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2+ years’ experience in a warehouse or distribution environment
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet, web-based and job specific software applications
• Demonstrated leadership skills to influence department and implement and manage change
• Ability to develop and use collaborative relationships to accomplish work goals by listening, sharing ideas and appreciating others’ efforts
• Identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities; possess solid judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to function in a high-stress environment while focusing on the completion of operational goals
• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects and set priorities
• Ability to build a cohesive team that exemplifies SCLS’ values and operates to support SCLS’ mission statement
• Ability to meet objectives with minimal direction from supervision and make sound business decisions
• Strong interpersonal communications and relationship management skills with hourly and salaried associates, as well as good customer relations skills

It would be even better if you have….

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience with Lean Six Sigma principles and initiatives preferred

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Benefits:

• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement

• Annual bonus eligibility

• 401(k) match

• Vacation and holiday pay

• Employee assistance and identity theft protection

• Career development and opportunity for internal promotions

• Tuition reimbursement for further education

• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.