Outbound Warehouse Supervisor

Covetrus is a global animal-health technology and services leader dedicated to empowering veterinary practice partners to drive improved health and financial outcomes. We bring together products services and technology into a single platform that connects our customers to the solutions and insights they need to work best. Our passion for the well-being of animals and those who care for them drives us to advance the world of veterinary medicine.

Operations Supervisor - Outbound Animal Health

Our Lexington KY location is seeking an Outbound Supervisor responsible for supervising the outbound operation of the Distribution Center to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment and shipping to ensure the customers expectations are exceeded every day.

We offer a climate-controlled small-team environment where you rarely have to work weekends!

WHO WE ARE

Covetrus is the global market leader in animal-healthtechnology and services dedicated to advancing theworld of veterinary medicine and to empoweringveterinary healthcare teams across the companionequine and large-animal health markets.

OUR VALUES

Never Settle Share the Customer Goal Give Power Be Passionate Do Good

Come join our amazing team where we go for great put the customer first operate as one team cultivate a passion for animals and always act responsibly for customers and society. Do you love animals Then help us improve their lives on a daily basis!

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Medical Dental & Vision Insurance starting on Day 1
• Generous holiday and paid time off policy
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Program and more!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to)

• Partners with the Outbound Manager in directing all distribution activities including shipping and routing and administrative tasks to ensure company requirements are met.
• Gathers feedback regarding the customer expectations makes recommendations to the Outbound Manager and implements appropriate changes to continually improve the customers experience.
• Provides input for efficient organization and layout of the DC by optimizing processes for picking packing and shipping customer orders while maintaining DC compliance with all governmental agencies and their regulations
• Acts as main point of contact for all inquiries regarding outbound shipments. Works with internal partners (Sales Regulatory and Quality Affairs) regarding orders shipped. Answers questions and provides information to resolve any outstanding issues in a timely manner. Pro-actively communicates issues to appropriate individuals.
• Provides daily status updates to the Outbound Manager to review prior days performance and to develop action plan for current day.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree required with preference for a major in Operations Logistics Supply Chain or other business-related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Minimum of three years of experience in warehouse or production environment
• Minimum three years of experience in a leadership role in a warehouse or production environment.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft and computer skills
• Experience and knowledge in distribution processes (receiving shipping and inventory control) required.
• Forklift Certification desired.
• Must meet any minimum certification qualification required by any local or state board or licensing agency as applicable within span of control (varies by location)
• Green belt or equivalent in Six Sigma or Lean Six Sigma preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Covetrus is a federal contractor and abides by the Drug Free Workplace Act (DFWA). In accordance with the DFWA Covetrus maintains a drug-free workplace.
• Must be flexible to work mandatory overtime hours as needed to ensure timely customer delivery.
• Ability to lift and transport 30 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50-70 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk on concrete for the duration of the shift and complete tasks that include bending stooping and reaching.
• May require occasionally working in a cooler environment of 35- 46 F.

We offer the following benefits for you to take advantage of while you are here provided you meet the eligibility requirements under each governing program:

• 401k savings & company match

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Maternity leave

• Parental leave

• Military leave

• Other leaves of absence

• Health dental and vision benefits

• Health savings accounts

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life & disability benefits

• Identity theft protection

• Pet insurance

• Certain positions may include eligibility for a short-term incentive plan

Covetrus is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.