Distribution Supervisor - Full-time / Part-time

Who we are!

At Schwan’s Company, the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table. Around here, every job matters, every voice counts, and every person contributes in a big way. As part of our front lines, we look to you to execute business, build relationships, and take pride in your work because at Schwan’s, you lead the way and we value what you bring. Our passion is our food. Our secret is our people.  

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company, CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Our many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. Schwan’s is a place for people with an appetite for more. To learn about joining a team where you can belong, contribute, and thrive, visit .

We are eager to hire a Distribution Supervisor for our distribution expansion in Salina, KS. This 1st shift role would allow you to help manage the inventory and distribution of product within one of the largest pizza plants in the world! This is a unique position integral to our 140,000 square foot expansion of our distribution center, and would be a 1st shift for much of the remainder of 2024 but some flexibility to potentially move to a 2nd shift (6 p.m. to 6 a.m. 3.5 days a week) in 2025 is ideal. 

 

• Supervising the distribution of products to ensure maximum efficiency, quality, and customer service at the lowest possible cost.
• The ability to help manage or lead teams in the start-up commissioning activities that go into a new facility, such as construction and engineering guidance. 
• Enforcing safety guideline and rules; GMPS; HACCP checks; food safety requirements; and all company policies
• Coordinating truck loading/unloading and ensures it is done in a timely manner.
• Ensuring all materials are stored in accordance with temperature requirements.
• Maintaining accurate stock rotation using first in, first out principles.
• Cognizance of bills of materials and coordination of any necessary adjustments as they relate to inventory or usages.
• Requesting or performing maintenance on facilities and equipment
• Ensuring cycle counting and month end inventory is conducted for inventory records accuracy.
• Tracking weight of all product loads and monitoring long and short counts on product in and out of distribution
• Supervising, training, and developing subordinates
• Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates conduct themselves in a manner consistent with Schwan’s company mission, values, code of ethics policies, and other standards of conduct.

What we need from you: 

• Leadership and supervisor experience
• Progressive experience in Warehouse Management Systems
• Computer proficient – MS Suite
• Ability to learn distribution/transportation software systems, include Systems Applications Products (SAP); Kronos
• Working knowledge of SAP (preferred)
• Knowledgeable of Bills of Material and Auditing Control Functions
• Good math and communication skills
• Operation knowledge of material handling equipment (example: forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks and other equipment
• Demonstrative ability to build and sustain a cohesive and productive
• Good working knowledge of truck loading operations, yard operations and reefer unit type trailers (preferred)
• Assist IS with report changes SAP authorizations and system outages
• Assist production in clearing storage locations
• Resolve inventory discrepancies
• Assist accounting/purchasing with invoice/Bill of Lading discrepancies
• Willing to obtain forklift license within the probationary period
• Solid work history
• Flexibility with shifts/hours as required

Education: Associate degree or equivalent

Years of Related Experience: Typically, 3-5 years of experience, at least one year of which is leading teams

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: General knowledge of Purchasing Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Inventory, Record Accuracy, Cycle Counting Procedures, Inventory Control Procedures, Food Safety Requirements, Warehousing and Distribution.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan’s Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected class.