Supervisor, Distribution
About The Position
The Supervisor, Distribution supervises multiple departments within a distribution center, including case pick, shipping, receiving, returns, loading, order processing, and replenishment. The role provides direction and motivation to warehouse associates while supporting safety, productivity, and quality. It leads a group or team of support, craft, or lower-level professional associates and ensures work is performed consistently with company policies and procedures. The position is typically located in a comfortable environment, with regular exposure to factors that may cause moderate physical discomfort, such as dust, fumes, or odors. It involves intermittent periods of continuous physical exertion, including walking, standing, stooping, climbing, lifting, and maneuvering material or equipment that may weigh 50 pounds or more or be awkward. Overnight travel is typically less than 10% of the time.
Requirements
- Generally requires at least 5 years of experience in a related field.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, typically a BS/BA.
- May require certification; an advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience working in a distribution center.
- At least 2 years of experience in a lead or mentorship role.
Responsibilities
- Monitor warehouse associate productivity and balance workloads to meet production and delivery goals.
- Provide training, tools, and equipment so warehouse associates can complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- Ensure warehousing functions run smoothly and serve as a point of contact for escalated issues.
- Identify process improvements to enhance distribution center performance and departmental effectiveness.
- Evaluate distribution center alignment for efficiency and inventory management.
- Ensure associates maintain clean work areas and follow company safety policies and procedures.
- Complete appropriate paperwork and productivity reports.
Benefits
- Medical coverage with prescription drug coverage, dental, and vision plans.
- Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, as applicable.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid holidays, vacation, personal time, and a wellness day.
- Paid sick time.
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Critical illness insurance.
- Accident insurance.
- Whole life insurance.
- Commuter benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee assistance program.
- Adoption and surrogacy assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
