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 leads shipping, receiving, inventory control, material movement, and warehouse personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate movement of raw materials and finished goods. Working with other supervisors and cross-functional departments, the supervisor supports production schedules, customer deliveries, operational excellence, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The position provides day-to-day leadership, coaching, training, and performance feedback to distribution employees; coordinates staffing and work assignments; maintains workforce records; and develops procedures and practices that improve warehouse operations. It also monitors performance metrics, supports inventory and process improvement programs, and participates in facility leadership activities. Travel may be up to 5%. 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 at least 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 education and experience.
One year of experience in a leadership role coaching and managing staff.
Proficiency with software, applications, and programs including Microsoft Office Suite.
Knowledge of ERP and warehouse management systems.
Attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management skills.
Ability to build relationships with internal and external customers, direct reports, and other departments at various levels.
Willingness to travel up to 5%.

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 and maximize productivity while supporting production and customer delivery requirements.
Partner with Production, Planning, Customer Service, Quality, and other operational leaders to ensure timely material movement and on-time customer shipments.
Oversee inbound and outbound freight activities, ensuring compliance with shipping schedules, carrier requirements, and documentation requirements.
Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counting, transaction audits, and reconciliation; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
Troubleshoot warehouse management system and ERP inventory issues to maintain accurate inventory records and efficient operations.
Ensure raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods are stored, identified, and handled according to company standards and inventory control procedures.
Locate critical or missing inventory and expedite material movement to minimize production disruptions and support 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, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and optimize material flow.
Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and housekeeping standards, and promote a strong safety culture.
Ensure safe operation and proper maintenance of forklifts, pallet jacks, scanners, and other warehouse equipment; report maintenance concerns as needed.
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions 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 on the facility leadership team and collaborate with fellow supervisors to achieve departmental and plant goals, providing leadership coverage as business needs require.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.