Distribution Center Supervisor

Hollingsworth•Mishawaka, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Center Supervisor supports daily operations for a new upcoming repack and fulfillment facility near South Bend, IN. The Supervisor oversees hourly team members performing receiving, repack, quality, warehousing, and distribution activities. They ensure safe, accurate, and efficient execution of work processes while coaching team members, maintaining quality standards, and supporting continuous improvement. The position reports to the Distribution Center Manager and plays a key role in maintaining smooth day‑to‑day operations, supporting process improvements, and fostering a strong team culture. Initial operations will typically run one day shift, Monday through Friday, but may change based on customer needs and program growth.

Requirements

Warehousing, kitting/repack, fulfillment, or distribution operations
Lead or supervisory role
Fast‑paced production environment with shifting priorities
English language – verbal and written
Willing and able to wear steel‑toe safety boots as required in the facility.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
additional education preferred

Responsibilities

Provide daily leadership, feedback, and support to team members.
Ensure employees understand expectations and work instructions.
Interview, select and provide onboarding/training for new hires.
Coach, train and mentor team members to perform job duties, develop skills, and improve the operation.
Conduct regular “pre-shift” meetings and other communications as needed.
Promote a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.
Assign work, monitor performance, adjust labor deployment, and maintain efficient flow of materials.
Follow established workflow designs, escalating issues requiring process changes to the Manager.
Ensure work meets customer requirements and production timelines.
Model and enforce safety practices, PPE usage, and compliance with company standards and customer requirements.
Conduct safety checks and correct unsafe behaviors immediately.
Maintain clean, organized, and hazard‑free work areas.
Drive a 6S culture.
Lead preshift stretching/warm-up and regular safety training.
Troubleshoot issues and escalate appropriately.
Verify work quality and adherence to customer specifications.
Support inventory controls including counts, tracking, and discrepancy resolution.
Communicate quality issues, discrepancies, or process concerns to the Manager quickly.
Identify and lead continuous improvement activities to enhance productivity.
Use systems, scanners, and other technology effectively.
Enter data accurately and prepare reports as required.
Communicate effectively with carriers, suppliers, customers, and other company personnel when needed.
Support issue escalation and help resolve day‑to‑day operational questions.
Provide regular updates and collaborate with team members to maintain smooth operations.
Represent the company and program with professionalism in routine interactions.
Perform other duties as assigned to support facility operations and customer needs.