Distribution Center Supervisor

Reports to: Distribution Center Warehouse Manager • FLSA status: Exempt • Location: Elkton, MD

About the Role

The DC Supervisor plans, organizes, and monitors the warehouse, including requisitioning, receiving, storing, stocking, distributing, and transporting a wide variety of materials and supplies. The role ensures smooth and consistent operations so parts and supplies are located and distributed effectively to satisfy customer requirements. This is a working, hands-on position—you’ll be on the floor assisting with daily workload as needed, including operating a Reach Truck.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily activities of the warehouse.
• Analyze operational practices and apply them to daily production requirements.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with business partners, warehouse associates, and management.
• Maintain a personnel structure and staffing level to accomplish the warehouse mission efficiently.
• Lead a team of employees in a technical, fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with an emphasis on process automation.
• Take an active role in warehouse improvement projects and change management.
• Plan and coordinate daily tasks with management.
• Assist with training employees and monitor/evaluate performance of warehouse associates.
• Operate a Reach Truck and assist in accomplishing daily workload as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position manages warehouse employees and is responsible for their performance management.

Work Environment

• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.
• Physical demands include regular walking, standing, talking, and hearing.
• Frequently required to use hands, handle objects/tools, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Requires close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Schedule

Day shift, salaried position. Expected to be on-site prior to the start of the shift to set up until work is complete for the day. Monday through Friday.

Pay

Salary range: $65,000 – $75,000, dependent on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Self-starter able to execute initiatives with minimal guidance and accomplish stated goals.
• Broad working knowledge of distribution center processes and operations.
• Thorough knowledge of RF scanner and WMS systems functionality.
• Ability to train, develop, and provide direction to staff.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a leadership team.
• Demonstrated leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work additional hours/days as needed, particularly during high-volume periods.
• One year of team lead experience.
• Basic Microsoft Office Program experience, including Outlook.
• Operation of forklifts and/or Reach Truck is desired.

The company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Amendments.