Distribution Supervisor, Parts

Kubota•Edgerton, KS

About The Position

Leads, mentors, and manages a team of 20–60 associates in a fast-paced warehouse, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient operations. The supervisor optimizes inbound and outbound processes, manages inventory and labor, meets performance targets, and drives continuous improvement in a 24/7 environment. The role includes leading hourly associates through hiring input, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management; planning staffing, workflow, and equipment; overseeing warehouse processes; monitoring productivity, order accuracy, shipping, safety, and inventory performance; using SAP and reporting tools; implementing lean improvements; and enforcing safety and compliance requirements. The position may include other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent preferred; in lieu of a degree, at least 5 years of related experience; with a degree, at least 3 years of related experience.
Strong leadership, data analysis, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Good organizational skills, including the ability to multitask.
Basic proficiency using SAP, Microsoft Word, and Excel, and the ability to quickly learn and use other software packages.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including delivering information clearly and concisely and listening and communicating effectively with others.
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes to function in a general office environment and accomplish the outlined tasks and duties.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and manage hourly associates, including hiring input, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management.
Hold regular shift huddles to communicate goals, priorities, safety topics, and results.
Address attendance, conduct, and performance issues promptly and fairly, partnering with Human Resources as needed.
Build a culture of accountability, engagement, and teamwork across shifts.
Plan staffing, workflow, and equipment to keep each shift balanced and efficient.
Oversee inbound and/or outbound processes, including receiving, putaway, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping.
Coordinate shift handoffs so open work, issues, and priorities carry over cleanly.
Ensure material handling equipment is used, maintained, and inspected properly.
Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly goals for productivity, order accuracy, on-time shipping, and safety.
Monitor KPIs to spot trends, analyze opportunities, and identify bottlenecks.
Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts, discrepancy research, and root-cause corrections.
Use SAP and other reporting tools to track work, transactions, and results.
Implement lean techniques such as 5S, standard work, and value stream mapping to improve flow and reduce waste.
Lead or support improvement projects and measure their results.
Gather and act on associate feedback to improve processes.
Enforce safety protocols, including OSHA requirements and Company safety rules.
Foster a safety-first culture through observation, coaching, and recognition.
Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are completed.
Maintain clean, organized, and compliant work areas.
Perform other duties as assigned.