Supervisor Distribution

About the role

Lead and support second-shift distribution operations to ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of materials and customer orders. This role is approximately 80% people leadership and 20% hands-on operational support, requiring a leader who can motivate teams, drive performance, manage competing priorities, and maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and service.

Responsibilities

• Lead second-shift distribution operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory, and material flow activities.
• Supervise and develop team members by setting priorities, assigning work, and driving productivity.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, discrepancy resolution, and accurate system transactions.
• Promote a safe, organized work environment and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor KPIs, communicate shift performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and service.

Requirements

• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution, warehouse, or logistics environment.
• Proven ability to drive performance, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing business needs.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee engagement skills with a focus on accountability and results.
• Ability to make sound decisions, solve problems, and balance strategic objectives with daily operations.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing operational metrics to improve performance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate teams and effectively manage difficult conversations.
• Commitment to safety, quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years working in a high-volume distribution environment.
• Previous experience leading teams, directing work, and managing employee performance.
• Experience monitoring operational KPIs and implementing corrective actions to achieve performance goals.
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory systems, or related operational technology preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to manipulate objects or controls.
• Regularly required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• Must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Typical conditions include frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional travel.