Distribution Center - Area Supervisor
About The Position
The DC Area Supervisor leads an hourly team and influences the broader distribution team to complete fast-paced work safely, efficiently, and productively. The role oversees the prompt, efficient, and accurate handling of merchandise and develops and implements team goals. It manages 20 to 30 hourly associates and includes responsibility for their hiring, evaluation, development, discipline, and termination. The position typically reports to the Operations Manager and directly supervises the work activities of others, including planning, monitoring, and reviewing subordinate work. This may involve supervising a shift or coordinating multiple work groups. The supervisor makes recommendations concerning selection, termination, performance appraisal, and professional development. The role typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Work takes place in a comfortable indoor area, where unpleasant conditions are infrequent and not objectionable. The position requires intermittent periods of continuous physical exertion, such as walking, standing, stooping, climbing, and lifting material or equipment, some of which may be heavy or awkward. Flexibility to work various shifts and ability to relocate are required.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
- Flexibility to work various shifts.
- Ability to relocate.
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience.
- High school diploma and/or GED, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through its completion.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems.
- 3 or more years of supervisory experience in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Ensure operations procedures are followed effectively; identify and recommend changes to standardized processes to the Operations Manager and/or Assistant General Manager.
- Evaluate current work methods and recommend ways to eliminate inefficiencies.
- Guide associates in daily operations and monitor productivity, safety, service, and quality.
- Train, coach, and provide feedback to hourly associates; conduct regular evaluations using factual data and observations.
- Coach and counsel associates on job performance and work methods, and resolve associate relations issues in the assigned functional area.
- Handle hiring, compensation, discipline, and terminations of hourly associates in the assigned department.
- Investigate operational errors, determine causes, and recommend corrective action.
- Maintain inventory accuracy and control, and review reports to identify improvement opportunities in productivity, accuracy, quality, and expenses.
- Coordinate and monitor operations to align production rates with business plans and patterns while reducing irregularities and damages.
- Review reports and business metrics to analyze and plan staffing needs for optimal department operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager, Assistant General Manager, or General Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
