Distribution Center Supervisor

Petco - RHINELANDER, Wisconsin

Our vision at Petco is Healthier Pets. Happier People. Better World. We’re making things better for pets, people and the planet through our Think Adoption First philosophy, the Petco Foundation and other important initiatives that focus on putting animals first, educating pet parents and reducing our carbon footprint. The journey starts with knowledgeable, passionately engaged associates who are proud to recommend Petco as a place to work, who believe in our Vision and who are committed to delivering a superior customer experience.

 

From our retail stores and our network of Distribution Centers to our Corporate offices, you'll work with others who share your values and commitment. We seek individuals who are passionate about animal welfare, have great people skills and are driven to grow and advance in their careers with us. Our ongoing growth is creating exceptional opportunities for professional development and personal enrichment throughout our organization.

Position Purpose:

 

To oversee the daily operation of Distribution Center Partners and to ensure that merchandise is properly and efficiently picked to fill orders.  This position consists of a variety of different tasks, ranging from supervising partners in one or more work functions to measuring and analyzing functional performance against budgeted goals.  While most job duties are covered by general operation procedures, specific questions are referred to the Operations management.

Essential Job Functions:Through previous background and experience, the candidate must demonstrate, with or without an accommodation, the ability to:

• Review and analyze events, issues, and problems, and determine their implications, symptoms, and causes.
• Create or contribute to an environment in which people communicate clearly, effectively, honestly, and openly while readily sharing needed information.
• Work effectively in the face of ambiguity, shifting priorities, and rapid change, while actively developing one’s skills and capabilities to enhance performance and achieve personal and organizational success.
• Ensure the delivery of exceptional customer service by focusing on the customers’ experience, needs, and the service provided.
• Demonstrate and foster a sense of urgency and persistence, as well as a strong commitment to achieving goals.
• Effectively accomplish assigned duties/tasks through the work of subordinates.
• Move merchandise up to 50 pounds.
• Independently prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Supervisory Responsibility:

The nature of this position entails supervising one or more work units in the Distribution Center, to include ongoing training and assignment delegation.  The Distribution Center Supervisor is also responsible for providing primary input toward the performance evaluations of the Distribution Center Partners.

Work Environment:

While some job duties are performed while seated indoors, the majority of the time is spent in the Distribution Center, where exposure to heat, cold, dirt, dust, fumes and noise should not be overlooked.  As the Distribution Center Supervisor may also be required on occasion to work in the warehouse, there may be risk of injury resulting from improper procedures.

Education/Experience:

The minimum educational background of an applicant to this position is a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED).  A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.  In addition, a qualified applicant will demonstrate a strong working knowledge of basic Distribution Center management principles, including scheduling, accounting relationships and inventory control policies.  

---

Posted: 30+ days ago

Apply Now