Job Details
Ashley Furniture
Supervisor Distribution Center Racking
Are you a master in continuous improvement who likes to work in a fast-paced environment? Do you have an operational mind-set and are always looking for ways to reduce inventory and operating expenses and increase on-time delivery? Do you want to take that passion and apply it to a world-class organization?
Then apply today to our Distribution Team at Ashley Furniture – the World’s Largest Furniture Manufacturer!
We are approaching 30 million pieces sold annually with over 7,000 SKUs and we lead the way in making and moving our products with a system that directs each variable that goes into it!
Racking Supervisor
What Will You Do?
You will provide effective workflow and direction to Racking Laborers within the retail and wholesale distribution centers ensuring efficient use of labor hours and productivity, while simultaneously following a continuous quality improvement philosophy. This position is responsible for the coordination of installation, maintenance, movement and teardown of racking material within all wholesale and retail distribution centers. Monitor daily schedules and adjusts staffing levels according to the project work.
Apply accountability standards based on key metrics and implements change to continuously improve performance and increase workflow efficiencies. Maintain the operational integrity of their assigned department, including utilization of space and equipment and ensure processes are effectively established, followed, monitored and optimized. Coach, mentor and support the development of staff and recognize individualandteam success.
What Do You Need?
Bachelor's degree in logistics, business or supply chain management, or related field, or equivalent work experience, Required
5 years’ experience in a medium to large sized distribution center environment managing a significant segment of the distribution center, Required
Understanding basic knowledge of logistics
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles
Knowledge of distribution software and inventory management software
Experience with Document management systems
Working knowledge of Continuous Improvement
Who Are We?
We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits.
We are a multi-billion-dollar company and the largest manufacturer of furniture in the world and offer one of the industry’s broadest product assortments at over 20,000 storefronts in 123 countries.
Growth-Focused is one of our core values, and we are dedicated to helping you grow with us through training, mentoring, and coaching as well as investing in the latest design tools, production equipment and new technologies.
Environmental efforts are a priority as we continually seek to recycle, reuse and replenish every day.
Millions of dollars are contributed annually to local and national charities as we seek to improve the lives of people around the world.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.