Lead Distribution Coordinator

Why Badger Meter?

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource. For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient. Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource.

What You Will Contribute:

The Lead Distribution Coordinator will be primarily responsible in assisting the Distribution Supervisor in overseeing the day–to-day operations of the Distribution Department by exercising initiative and independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks. They will be required to investigate and resolve any issues and discrepancies in outgoing shipments and receipts of incoming products. In this role they will oversee and facilitate shipper/receiver training and will be expected to have working knowledge of these processes to be able to assist with shipping, receiving, and material handling as needed.

Job Duties:

- Assign duties and examine work for exactness, neatness and conformance to policies and procedures.

- Stay knowledgeable of all jobs in the Distribution department to ensure proper training, continuity of workflow, and adherence to schedules.

- Coordinate with the Distribution staff, department leads, managers, and personnel to assess and adjust the variability of people and workflow to accommodate the labor load.

- Function as a liaison between the Distribution Supervisor and Distribution employees.

- Assist department staff in solving problems with workflow, machinery, and personnel, including making recommendations regarding discipline of Distribution staff.

- Keep work instructions up-to-date by continuously observing procedures for changes in processes or technology.

- Ensure the industrial-powered-truck log books are being filled out correctly and on a per-shift basis; equipment/tools are being properly maintained.

- Maintain an organized layout and safe work environment.

- Participate in cross functional communications between logistics, planning, production, purchasing, customer care, and accounting as necessary to maintain a steady flow of information as need to support both internal and external customers.

Education and Experience:

- High School/GED required

- 5+ years of experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics or a related field desired

Qualifications:

- Basic knowledge Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) required

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail required

- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to train staff required

- Strong leadership skills required

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required

Competencies:

- Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

- Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.

- Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.

- Work Standards: Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Working Conditions:

- Work is performed in a Manufacturing environment

- Must be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods of time

- Depending on the assigned department, must be able to demonstrate the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and complete an audiogram test

Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

- Competitive Pay

- Annual Bonus

- Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

- Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

- 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays

- Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation. In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!

- Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more

- Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250

- Voluntary benefits including : Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

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