Supervisor - Warehousing and Distribution

United Airlines•Houston, TX

7d•$82,890 - $101,310

About The Position

The Supervisor - Warehousing and Distribution manages warehousing and distribution operations for outsourced component parts in support of United’s Technical Operations division. The role supervises receiving, binning, shipping, and the handling of serviceable and unserviceable parts, including hazardous materials and AOG/AOM shipments. It is responsible for inventory accuracy, surplus and excess material disposition, quarantine and warranty processes, and applying Lean and continuous improvement practices. The supervisor plans and coordinates distribution operations for an assigned shift and/or location, integrates station and system distribution plans, and supports efficient material flow among United, its customers, vendors, and other airlines. The role also oversees safety, security, audits, training, employee records, compliance documentation, staffing, and performance monitoring. It promotes employee participation, maintains relationships with maintenance customers and adjacent departments, and mentors frontline employees for advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Obtain Dangerous Goods certification within six months of the start date.
At least two years of work experience in warehousing and distribution, supply chain, or logistics.
Related aviation operations experience.
Communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship.
Successful completion of an interview.
Reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the position.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in aviation management, supply chain, business, or a related field, or four years of relevant work experience.
At least one year of supervisory experience.
Cycle counting experience.
Experience or knowledge of hazardous materials and dangerous goods handling.

Responsibilities

Manage distribution processing centers for outsourced component parts and participate in designing automated solutions to decentralize warehousing activities.
Implement continuous improvement processes within the distribution and warehousing organization.
Supervise receiving, binning, shipping, and maintenance of serviceable and unserviceable parts.
Oversee hazardous materials handling, including domestic and international shipping.
Direct distribution of parts, including AOG/AOM shipments.
Manage surplus and excess material disposition and maintain accurate bin balances through accurate transactions and physical inventories.
Apply Lean processes at the warehouse location.
Manage No Fault Found quarantine and warranty processes.
Develop and oversee internal audits related to facility safety, shelf life, electrostatic discharge, tooling, and bin maintenance.
Manage personnel dependability and Time & Attendance systems where applicable.
Conduct and report incident and accident investigations.
Oversee departmental training requirements and schedules, and maintain employee records.
Maintain records required by United Airlines and governmental agencies.
Assist in developing, implementing, and managing systems and procedures to optimize material flow to and from United’s customers, vendors, and other airlines.
Prepare forecasts and monitor performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
Coordinate staffing and other resource needs and ensure safety and security requirements are fulfilled.
Supervise and coordinate the distribution process and business plan for an assigned shift and/or location to accomplish station, division, and corporate goals.
Coordinate distribution planning to integrate station and system distribution plans and objectives effectively.
Promote a working environment that fosters improvement and employee team participation.
Build and maintain positive relationships with maintenance customers and adjacent departments.
Mentor frontline employees to support succession planning and advancement opportunities.