Supervisor, Distribution

About the role

The Distribution Supervisor is responsible for establishing and maintaining successful operations of an assigned area, department, or shift of the warehouse/distribution center. They ensure that the department has adequate staffing, proper training, the needed tools and resources, standards of productivity, safety and sanitation, and proper procedures of stocking, selection, and quality that will meet customer demands for accurate, quality, on-time deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Direct and motivate teammates.
• Communicate company and division information to teammates.
• Listen, address and follow-up to teammate concerns, questions and problems.
• Facilitate communication within the warehouse leadership team and between division/warehouse leadership and teammates.
• Understand DC goals and standards, implement department procedures to meet those standards, and promote them to and gain buy-in and positive results from teammates; standards may include but will not be limited to: productivity, order quality, damages, shrinkage, safety, sanitation, turnover and overtime.
• Serve as a visible and vocal advocate for safety.
• Relieve other supervisor(s) during their vacations.
• Comply with company work and safety rules.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the changing needs of the Distribution Center; work schedules may require working an early shift, staying long for a late shift, and weekend work depending on the customer and operational requirements of the division.
• Work in warm and cold temperature conditions that may range from 38°F to 110°F; a supervisor assigned to the freezer must be able to periodically work in temperatures as cold as -10°F.
• Periodically stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp and reach above the head as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 2 years distribution warehouse experience, preferably in the grocery industry.
• Experience leading large numbers of warehouse staff with experience in hiring, training, motivating and resolving employee relation’s issues.
• Computer knowledge to include experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• The ability to lead by example.
• The ability to demonstrate good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to listen and respond to teammates.
• The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and teammates.
• The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Benefits

• Pay rate: $65,000 to $85,000 per year.
• This role is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan with a target incentive of 10% of your base annual salary.
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!