Distribution Center Supervisor
About The Position
The Distribution Center Supervisor is responsible for operating an efficient, productive, and safe department while meeting or exceeding daily production requirements. The role ensures quality and service are maintained at a high level and a productive, positive, and motivated workforce is supported. The supervisor spends at least 90% of the total shift on the floor reviewing orders and directing associates. The position manages daily departmental activity, including planning, workflow, and resource allocation; develops and motivates associates; and builds effective relationships with business partners and stakeholders. It also supports clear communication, safety and housekeeping requirements, and continual improvement of practices, methods, and processes.
Requirements
- Previous experience managing diverse teams of 20 or more associates.
- 4–6 years of experience.
- High school graduate; college preferred, or equivalent work experience.
- Strong communication, coaching, and development skills.
- Strong math and PC skills.
- Proven ability to motivate teams and manage conflict.
- Ability to provide feedback and develop other leaders.
- Must be available to support multiple shifts.
Nice To Haves
- College education.
Responsibilities
- Oversee department operations to ensure efficiency, productivity, safety, and achievement of daily production requirements.
- Maintain high levels of quality and service.
- Spend at least 90% of the shift on the floor reviewing orders and directing associates.
- Manage daily departmental activity, including planning, workflow, and resource allocation.
- Develop and motivate associates, maintain high morale, and support company culture.
- Build effective relationships with counterparts, peers, management, the union, Human Resources, Loss Prevention, and Transportation.
- Communicate effectively with associates, counterparts, peers, and management to support efficient operations.
- Ensure the area meets safety and housekeeping requirements.
- Review practices, methods, and processes to identify opportunities for continual improvement, and make recommendations.
Benefits
- Associate discount
- 401(k) match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Health care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Incentive programs
- Auto and home insurance discounts
- Scholarship program
- Adoption and surrogacy assistance
- Smoking cessation program
- Child care discounts
- Cell phone discounts
- Pet insurance
- Legal insurance
- Credit union
- Referral bonuses
- Competitive salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
