1st shift Distribution Supervisor Monday-Friday

Drive Medical•Palmetto, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Drive Medical is hiring a Distribution Supervisor to provide leadership, management, and vision for warehouse operations, supporting efficiency and capacity. The supervisor leads order planning, employee coordination, and process management for durable medical products, including canes, wheelchairs, in-home hospital beds, and respiratory products. The role focuses on safety, quality, service, and employee development. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with hours varying according to business needs; flexibility is required. The supervisor manages assigned warehouse staff and workloads, supports best practices and standard operating procedures, ensures accurate customer shipments and required documentation, and works with safety partners to maintain compliant, clean, orderly, and safe work areas. The role also develops employees through training, coaching, performance reviews, and succession planning; promotes continuous improvement and accountability; and serves as a customer contact when needed. Compensation is listed as $65,000–$75,000 annually, with actual pay dependent on factors including experience, specialization, education, and company requirements. The stated range excludes potential bonuses, incentives, differential pay, and other compensation or benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Two years of experience in warehouse management.
Two years of experience in a position involving occasional customer contact.
Knowledge of or experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external customers and vendors.
Ability to multitask and organize efficiently and effectively.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently.
Willingness to be on call for emergencies.
Proficient project management, decision-making, problem-solving, and mediation skills.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, squat, reach above the shoulders, and lift up to 50 pounds, or use a two-person lift for heavier items.
Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks and forklifts.
Flexibility to work hours that vary based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma certification.
For an Inventory Supervisor assignment: proficiency in math and experience with inventory control practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

Establish a culture of continuous improvement throughout the operation.
Manage workloads for non-exempt employees.
Develop and support warehouse best practices.
Ensure customer orders are shipped correctly by training pickers, billers, auditors, and other team members to meet productivity and quality standards.
Coordinate with team members and use their strengths to respond to changing daily workloads.
Develop employees through training, mentoring, coaching, counseling, performance reviews, and succession planning as appropriate.
Maintain communication and harmony among team members.
Create awareness through daily productivity meetings and visual communication boards.
Maintain and ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Partner with safety to ensure procedures are followed and accident or incident documentation is completed.
Ensure safety compliance and maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area.
Serve as a customer contact when necessary.
Ensure legal documentation and required paperwork are completed for the receipt, storage, or shipment of goods.
Coach, guide, develop, and lead associates while planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
Foster participation in continuous improvement and maintain an attitude of support.
Engage, manage, and drive accountability among direct-report staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.