Distribution Center 1st Shift Operations Supervisor (Kansas City)
About the role
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
As a Distribution Center Operations Supervisor, you will lead a team of up to 50 non-exempt colleagues in CVS Health's state-of-the-art distribution facility. This includes planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and supervising the daily activities of an assigned shift and functional area to achieve performance goals and metrics. You will be responsible for order selection, replenishment, loading and shipping of store orders while maintaining a high level of productivity and quality.
Responsibilities
- Hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and assigning work to new hires
- Ensuring employees have the necessary equipment, materials, and documents to complete tasks successfully
- Monitoring and adjusting resources to achieve daily production and delivery goals
- Balancing workloads by taking readings throughout the day to achieve appropriate volume by projected completion time
- Monitoring work performance of each employee to ensure quality and quantity standards are met or exceeded
- Conducting staff meetings and verifying daily worksheets are completed accurately and submitted on time
- Providing ongoing training and retraining to ensure employees meet or exceed productivity standards
- Utilizing reports, summaries, and procedures to project workload and resolve problems during the workday
- Communicating effectively across all levels
- Analyzing information effectively to make sound business decisions
- Building high-performance teams while engaging and inspiring colleagues
- Promoting and reinforcing safety and security awareness and compliance among all colleagues
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of prior supervisory or group leading experience in a distribution center, warehouse, or manufacturing environment
- Minimum 1 year experience with Microsoft Office
- Must be available to work 1st shift, Monday–Friday (ranging from 4:30 am–2:30 pm) with overtime as needed
- Additional flexibility as needed including Saturdays or Sundays for operational needs
Preferred qualifications
- Bilingual: Spanish
- Knowledge of WMS (Warehouse Management System)
- Minimum 2 years of prior supervisory or group leading experience in an automated facility
- Bachelor’s degree
- Background in Six Sigma production techniques
Education
Verifiable High School Diploma or GED is required.
Schedule
Full-time, 40 anticipated weekly hours. 1st shift Monday–Friday (4:30 am–2:30 pm) with overtime as needed; additional flexibility including weekends for operational needs.
Pay
The typical pay range for this role is $43,888.00 – $85,068.00 per year (base annual full-time salary). The actual base salary offer will depend on experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission, or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range.
Benefits
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources based on eligibility. Additional details are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Application window anticipated to close on 11/16/2026.