Distribution Supervisor

Guides daily activities for multiple shipping & distribution teams through the oversight of supervisors. Ensures standards are met safely, efficiently and effectively, including ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, regulations, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) policies.

Develops and implements plans to ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) are met, including maintaining safety culture and ensuring continuous improvement through the utilization of Butterball Operating System Solutions (BOSS). Responsible for safety, compliance, up-keep of shipping and distribution areas, and ensuring product is loaded and shipped in designated time frame correctly.

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success.

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• Supervises the day-to-day activities of a team of entry level individual contributors and/or supervisors. Provides guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful delivery of team goals. Participates in HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling, etc. Enforces and contributes to the development of systems, policies, and procedures.
• Serves as a role model and ensures team's understanding of compliance, with all company policies and regulatory guidelines (including USDA, OSHA, DOL, EEOC, etc.).
• Ensures team understands and follows all safety policies and procedures. Conducts routine safety and quality audits providing on-the-floor coaching as needed.
• Ensures effective use of resources to maximize efficiency and capacity across multiple teams, including oversight of delegating daily team load orders and creating schedules that enable the success of all goals.
• Responsible for coordinating cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, and Quality Assurance to ensure product flow and safety.
• Responsible for coordinating cooler cleanouts, inventory, FIFO, general up-keep and housekeeping, etc.
• Reviews metrics, identifies opportunities in efficiency and quality, and resolves issues. Identifies opportunities for optimization and process improvement.
• Participates in or oversees investigations (e.g. accidents, employee complaints, etc.).
• Responsible for ensuring all procedures are followed, documentation is maintained, and employee complaints are appropriately resolved.
• Participates in or facilitates department / facility meetings.
• Provides consultation and advice drawing from day-to-day practical experience in their areas of responsibility.
• Responsible for the overall accuracy and efficiency of order entry, scheduling of pick-up appointments, storage and rotation of product, inventory counts, and meeting customer needs/expectations.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
• 2+ years of leadership experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role

Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody…