Distribution Center Supervisor

OmniCable•Fort Worth, TX

11d

About The Position

The Distribution Center Supervisor assists the DC Manager in overseeing the physical receiving and distribution of specialty wire and cable products. The role helps ensure secure, efficient loading, unloading, and inventory tracking while supervising and training DC associates who process orders in a 5S model. This is a hands-on position that manages competing priorities across receiving and shipping, processes daily orders to support customer satisfaction, and coordinates timely, accurate fulfillment with sales teams and truck drivers. The supervisor supports the DC Manager with facility operations, safety, security, equipment maintenance, and inventory control, and may lead the team or fill a production-area role when needed. The position may require on-call availability for emergency orders and opening or closing the facility as needed.

Requirements

5–8 years of warehouse or inventory management experience.
Comfort working in a production environment with a high sense of urgency.
Strong communication skills and comfort giving direction to sales and distribution staff.
Ability to communicate successfully with multiple levels of the company.
Prior experience using RF technology and computerized WMS systems.
Basic PC or computer proficiency.
Must be authorized to work in the United States and be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of specialty and basic wire and cable products.
Experience with wire and cable cutting or rolling machines, cable jacks, cable-pulling-eye compressors, saws, and cutting tools.
Military training and/or experience.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Process daily orders and manage priorities in receiving and shipping to support customer satisfaction.
Load and unload trucks; operate forklifts, wire and cable cutting machines, and other warehouse material-handling equipment.
Supervise daily DC associate functions, including work assignments and job responsibilities.
Assist with employee training and development and ensure adherence to safety standards and standard operating procedures.
Work with local and national sales teams to meet customer order requirements, product specifications, and quantities on time.
Communicate with truck drivers and handle shipping documentation for inventory pickups and deliveries.
Coordinate orders in the distribution center; assist the DC Manager with setting or enforcing priority codes and check orders for accuracy.
Support the DC Manager with facilities management, safety, security, equipment maintenance, and inventory control.
Lead the team in the DC Manager’s absence as needed, including team leadership, timeclock requests, and facility maintenance.
Fill a specific production-area role when volume requires it.
Open or close the facility as needed.
Be available on call as needed for emergency orders.