Supervisor, Distribution
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 17, 2026. Nordson scores B on the Alion truth index.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Manage staff responsible for receiving, inspection, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping.
Plan and manage distribution activities through the utilizationof workforceskills, hours, material,and workflowto assuretimelyprocessing and quality standards are achieved each day.
Organize and assign work consideringthe current workforcelevels; instruct, guide,and assistemployees in the performance of their work.
Maintain and develop an adequately skilled work force consistent with planning requirements and work levels, including cross training.
Participate in company programs, such as communications, job training, vacation schedules, and job evaluation.
Ability to gather information and report aboutbusiness needs proactively to Operations, Planning/Scheduling, Purchasing, Engineering, and Maintenance, etc.
Manage and enforce the use of safety devices and equipment, supervise departmental housekeeping,and maintainconstant alertfor unsafe conditions.
Maintain conformance with company work rules and regulations, issue warnings for violationsand administer approved disciplinary measures when necessary.
Establishes and modifiesoperational methods and procedures.
Maintains documentation to reflect the effectiveness and efficiency of department activities.
Frequently interactswith other supervisors and functional peer groups at various levels. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, answering time sensitive communication, conducting presentation of information concerning specific projects/schedules and daily review of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Inventory, Productivity and Cost metrics.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Yes
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalentstrongly preferred.
Prior Supervisory experience required.
Two years' experiencein a logisticsenvironment is required.
Machining, Planning, Engineering,or Quality background is alsoa plus.
Skills and Abilities
Effective communicationskills with the ability to communicateeffectively at any level.
Ability to work in a fast-pacedenvironment with competing priorities-ability to multi-task.
Detail oriented self-starter.
Demonstrated ability to supervise witha warehouse, distribution, freight,or logisticsbackground.
Detail oriented self-starter that motivates oneself and their team to accomplishdaily targets.
Ability to proactively work through issues while still achieving schedules and on time performance.
Honest, fair, firm,and consistent with their direct reports.
Strong computer skills with Microsoft suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Experience with SAP, Kronos, and/orWorkdaya plus.
Ability to establishcredibility and be decisive.
Above average communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at any level.
Adhere to Nordson leadership values and competencies.
Ability to establishcredibility and be decisive.
Experience inleading and participatingin LEAN/Six Sigma/Continuous Improvement Initiatives.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Office and Production environment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel Required
None
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