Distribution Supervisor, Parts

Kubota•Edgerton, KS

About The Position

The Distribution Supervisor leads, mentors, and manages a team of 20–60 associates in a fast-paced warehouse, ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient operations. The role optimizes inbound and outbound processes, manages inventory and labor, meets performance targets, and drives continuous improvement in a 24/7 environment. The supervisor plans and coordinates shift staffing, workflow, equipment, and handoffs; oversees warehouse processes; supports inventory accuracy; monitors performance indicators; and uses SAP and reporting tools to track work and results. The role also promotes associate engagement, enforces safety and compliance requirements, investigates incidents, and implements process improvements. The description outlines the general nature and level of the work, rather than an exhaustive list of duties. Management may add or modify duties and responsibilities and designate other functions as essential.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related experience in lieu of a degree, or at least 3 years of related experience with a degree.
Strong leadership, data analysis, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Good organizational skills, including the ability to multitask.
Basic proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Word, and Excel, and the ability to quickly learn and use other software packages.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and concisely, listen, and communicate 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 providing hiring input and overseeing onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management.
Hold 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 accountability, engagement, and teamwork across shifts.
Plan staffing, workflow, and equipment to keep each shift balanced and efficient.
Oversee inbound and/or outbound work, including receiving, putaway, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping.
Coordinate shift handoffs so open work, issues, and priorities carry over clearly.
Ensure material handling equipment is properly used, maintained, and inspected.
Achieve productivity, order accuracy, on-time shipping, and safety goals.
Monitor KPIs, identify trends and bottlenecks, and analyze improvement opportunities.
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 OSHA requirements and Company safety rules.
Promote 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.