Distribution Shift Supervisor

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Job Summary

The Distribution Shift Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Distribution Manager in the management of operations through the effective utilization of distribution team members and equipment.  This position will supervise and direct team members in the Manager’s absence.   

Duties and Responsibilities

• Actively manage daily loading and receiving of product.  Ensure FIFO (First In First Out) and other proscribed procedures are followed. 

• Assist Manager in controlling labor cost through effective planning, scheduling and on-the-job training.  Monitor productivity standards by analyzing metrics surrounding key performance indicators.  Recommend/implement ways to improve performance. 

• Monitor daily, weekly and monthly sanitation tasks to ensure the sanitation schedule is followed.   

• Supervise distribution team, hold regularly scheduled team meetings and assist with timely performance reviews to ensure efficiency and productivity of team. 

• Maintain accurate and complete departmental records. 

• Maintain an organized, efficient and sanitary warehouse and loading dock area to exceed PJFS quality standards  

• Perform duties of Distribution Manager in his/her absence. 

• Ensure compliance with PJFS Safety, Sanitation and HACCP policies & procedures, federal, state and local regulations (OSHA, FDA, DOL) and all Papa John’s International, Inc., policies & procedures 

• Perform other duties as assigned

Education, Experience & Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.   

• College education or business management development preferred. 

• Minimum two (2) years progressive supervisory experience in a fast paced warehouse environment required. 

Functional Skills

• Analytical Skills: effectively uses data to generate insights for operations excellence 

• Planning & Prioritization: highest impact, highest value 

• Financial & Business Acumen 

• Communicates Effectively and Candidly 

• Problem Solving; ability to use rigorous logic to solve problems with innovative effective solutions 

• Process Improvement: Strive to continually improve 

• Ability to build and leverage talent 

• Ability to work in a challenging, fast-paced environment and to adapt to new situations as they arise 

• Ability to effectively communicate, inform, and influence senior leaders  

• Ability to work cross-functionality on multiple initiatives with a successful record of advancing projects 

Our Values

• EVERYONE BELONGS – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Teamwork
• DO THE RIGHT THING – Integrity, Character and Community
• PEOPLE FIRST – Customer and Team member Focus
• INNOVATE TO WIN – Think Differently and Lead Change
• HAVE FUN – It’s Pizza, It Has To Be Fun!

Our Core Competencies

• CUSTOMER FOCUSED - Put the customer’s needs first
• RESULTS DRIVEN – Commit to achieving objectives
• INNOVATIVE MINDSET – Open to new ideas and ways of doing business
• STRATEGIC THOUGHT LEADERSHIP – Engage in logical and systematic thinking
• COLLABORATION – Work together in the most effective way

Papa Johns is an equal opportunity employer.

Everybody loves pizza, which means they also love the people who are behind the scenes working to deliver it. This is complex and challenging work – but let’s face it – it’s also pizza! If you want a fulfilling career with a company that’s always moving forward, we’re the right place.

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