Distribution Center Supervisor

Distribution Supervisor – Distribution Center

Work Hours:

Mondays (9:00 am–5:30 pm) Tuesday through Friday (10 am–6:30 pm). Are you a driven leader with a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in operations or logistics? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑energy environment? If so, we want you to join our team as a Distribution Center Supervisor!

Ready to take your logistics career to the next level? Apply today and be part of a team that moves the world!

The Supervisor of Distribution Center Area is a member of the site leadership team and is fully empowered to lead a specified area of a regional distribution center to meet and exceed daily goals, and financial and operational expectations, while continuously improving processes. This position typically reports to a site Operations Manager and has 30–40 direct reports.

• Drive Culture
  • Demonstrate Real Truck core values, supporting the culture with each interaction within the department and facility.
  • Maintain a safe work environment through participation in all safety‑related matters, including awareness, incident reporting, meetings, safety audits, initiatives, and investigations.
  • Own the relationships between shifts, peers and department associates to build partnerships and maximize performance.
  • Participate in resolving associates’ concerns by reporting, investigating, follow‑up and discipline process.
  • Build trust with associates to develop open and honest conversations through clear expectations, continuous feedback, support, development and accountabilities that drive performance and results.
  • Observe associates’ behaviors and coach for growth to improve performance and ensure all individual objectives are achieved through recognition, redirection, and partnering with HR and management to formally address performance as necessary.
  • Demonstrate understanding, empathy and awareness of the individual, supporting each associate’s success and work experience.
• Operational Management
  • Prepare the daily/weekly plan, communicate clearly with the team, and make immediate operational decisions to meet all area objectives and KPIs.
  • Maintain department operational flow ensuring continuous production and team productivity while supporting the larger operation.
  • Drive continuous improvement in operations and processes that lead to a better customer experience in quality, accuracy, efficiencies, expense reductions, and increased productivity.
  • Monitor and react to production and volume needs, maximizing resources and moving associates within the facility to increase productivity.
  • Responsible for associate timecard maintenance, ensuring correct pay coding and accurate payroll information.
  • Identify and address cross‑training needs to maintain proper levels required for production, ensuring associates have the tools and equipment needed.
  • Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices.
  • Lead or participate in special projects and initiatives aimed at improving distribution center operations.
• Quality Control & Customer Focus
  • Ensure accuracy and quality of inventory to enhance the customer experience, prioritizing the customer through all decisions.
  • Operate with a customer mindset ensuring no shortcuts impact accuracy or quality.
  • Deliver inventory results that reduce shrink and damage, and improve turnover, productivity and sales.
  • Develop and manage budgets for labor planning and supplies to prepare for volume and production while achieving financial objectives.

• Bachelor’s Degree in logistics, business, or related field required.
• 4+ years of experience in operations or logistics required.
• 1+ year of experience at a leadership level with similar responsibilities required.
• Experience working in a multi‑channel, multi‑shift, high‑volume distribution environment preferred.

• Ability to become licensed in operating powered warehouse equipment such as reach forklift trucks and order pickers.

• Strong team management abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office and ERP/WMS software.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective…