Distribution Shipping Supervisor

Job Description

Company Summary

EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products. Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.

Department Summary

Our Manufacturing teams are the gatekeepers who ensure our groundbreaking products meet the standards of innovation and performance we pride ourselves on. From the engineers who design large-scale production systems and cutting-edge quality assurance tools to the hands-on associates who manage our massive inventory flow, they make up a diverse group of behind-the-scenes team members dedicated to the success of our organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse and distribution activities, including receiving, storing, picking, packing, and shipping
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and company policies
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure accuracy through regular cycle counts and physical inventories
• Manage and optimize warehouse layout and storage utilization
• Coordinate with transportation providers to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of goods
• Utilize warehouse management systems (WMS) to track inventory, manage orders, and generate reports
• Manage the performance of the distribution team, including hiring, coaching, training, and performance evaluations

• Lead and facilitate lean manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance productivity
• Apply lean tools and techniques to identify and eliminate process bottlenecks
• Develop and implement standard work procedures to ensure consistent and efficient operations
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the distribution team
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to warehouse and distribution staff
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate updates, address concerns, and solicit feedback
• Identify training needs and develop training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge
• Resolve employee conflicts and disciplinary issues in a fair and consistent manner
• Ensure proper staffing levels to meet operational demands
• Develop and maintain performance metrics to track and improve warehouse and distribution efficiency
• Generate regular reports on key performance indicators, including on time delivery, inventory accuracy and cost per unit
• Analyze data to identify trends and areas for improvement
• Prepare and present reports to management on warehouse and distribution performance
• Effectively interact with all levels of organizational staff and company personnel
• Other duties as required. This list is not meant to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities assigned to this position

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in order fullfillment for LTL and parcel shipments within a distribution or fullfillment environment
• Must have 2 to 3 years of experince with directly leading a team of a minimum size of 15 or more associates.
• Must have direct experinece working with multiple WMS and ERP systems (Manhattan Scale is preferred)

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in the English language to communicate, read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Must have strong written, verbal and typing skills
• Ability to manage all personnel decisions (hiring, performance appraisals, terminations, etc.) in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of peers or employees of organization
• Intermediate computer expertise, including use of database, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications
• Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a standard office and warehouse environment

Weekly Schedule Requirements:

• Monday - Friday operations schedule is 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $63,150.00/Year - $90,000.00/Year
Benefits

We offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: DISH Benefits .

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location.

Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement , Pay Transparency , EEOC Know Your Rights ( English / Spanish )