Supervisor, Distribution - Operations

Wheeler Fleet Solutions•Grand Prairie, TX

About The Position

The Supervisor, Distribution oversees daily warehouse, distribution, and inventory operations supporting a foam molding and seating manufacturing facility. The role manages shipping, receiving, inventory control, material movement, and warehouse personnel to support the safe, efficient, and accurate flow of raw materials and finished goods. It collaborates with other supervisors and cross-functional departments to support production schedules and customer deliveries while promoting safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The supervisor coordinates staffing and work assignments, oversees inbound and outbound freight, monitors inventory accuracy, resolves warehouse management system and ERP inventory issues, and ensures materials are stored and handled according to company standards. The role also provides employee leadership and development, maintains workforce records, establishes operating procedures, monitors performance metrics, supports process improvement and root cause analysis, and serves on the facility leadership team. Travel up to 5% may be required. The selected applicant will be subject to a background check and drug testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in distribution management or a related field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience, or an additional 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
Two years of related experience in distribution inventory control or a similar field, or equivalent level of education and experience.
One year of experience in a leadership role coaching and managing staff.
Proficiency using software, applications, and programs including Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of ERP and warehouse management systems.
Attention to detail and organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to build relationships with internal and external customers, direct reports, and other departments at various levels.

Responsibilities

Supervise daily warehouse and distribution operations, including shipping, receiving, material handling, picking, replenishment, stock transfers, and inventory transactions.
Coordinate staffing and daily work assignments to provide adequate coverage, maximize productivity, and support production and customer delivery requirements.
Partner with Production, Planning, Customer Service, Quality, and other operational leaders to support timely material movement and on-time customer shipments.
Oversee inbound and outbound freight activities, ensuring compliance with shipping schedules and carrier requirements and accuracy of documentation.
Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counting, transaction audits, and reconciliation; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Troubleshoot warehouse management system (WMS) and ERP inventory issues.
Ensure raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods are stored, identified, and handled according to company standards and inventory control procedures.
Help locate critical or missing inventory and expedite material movement to minimize production disruptions and maintain customer satisfaction.
Maintain timekeeping, attendance, scheduling, and other workforce records in accordance with company policies.
Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, training, and performance feedback through one-on-one meetings, performance evaluations, corrective action, and employee development activities.
Promote employee engagement, accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and a positive work environment.
Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and best practices to improve safety, quality, productivity, and inventory accuracy.
Monitor warehouse metrics and key performance indicators and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize material flow.
Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and housekeeping standards while promoting a strong safety culture.
Ensure safe operation and proper maintenance of forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners, and other warehouse equipment, and report maintenance concerns as needed.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective action efforts related to inventory variances, shipping errors, customer complaints, and operational issues.
Support physical inventories, cycle count programs, process improvement initiatives, and new operational projects as assigned.
Serve as a member of the facility leadership team, collaborate with fellow supervisors to achieve departmental and plant performance goals, and provide leadership coverage as business needs require.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.