DC Supervisor

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Overall Job Summary

This position is responsible for leading and developing a team of hourly team members. It is also responsible for establishing daily production goals and monitoring production stands to improve performance within the assigned department.

• Provide visible leadership and drive a motivated, positive, productive workforce to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Establish daily production goals and monitor intraday performance to achieve these goals.
• Participate in root cause analysis to identify problems and seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Identify, coach and develop team members through training, performance reviews, coaching, support and delegation as appropriate for their development level.
• Observe team member activities and work methods to recommend areas of opportunity.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly preparation and planning to identify and prioritize action steps, set timelines, and allocate resources necessary to accomplish departmental objectives.
• Communicate policies to team members and act as the primary information source for the team, maintaining compliance, consistency, and taking corrective action when needed.
• Coordinate and monitor production standards, and develop programs to improve operational throughput.
• Assist in training team members on distribution processes and equipment.
• May lead or serve on cross‑functional teams to develop network best practices focused on process improvement and leadership development.

• Experience
  :
  Minimum of three (3) years in a multi‑shift distribution center.
• Education
  :
  Some college is preferred; combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of 15 to 60 TSC team members.
• Excellent communication skills to lead and develop people.
• Ability to build relationships at various levels and influence decisions.
• Working knowledge of logistics processes and methods, including flow, cost efficiencies, MHE equipment, safety and quality.
• Analytical skills for problem identification and resolution.
• Proficiency in Windows‑based computer environments with the ability to develop and communicate reporting.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and labor management systems.
• Flexibility and willingness to change direction and focus as business needs dictate.
• Ability to work any shift or department as required.
• Willingness to work additional hours and/or days as needed, particularly during high‑volume periods, to ensure departmental objectives are accomplished.

• Frequent alternating standing, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting throughout the shift.
• Required to work in a physical environment exposed to temperature extremes, mobile and fixed equipment movement, possible hazardous products, dust, and other warehouse operation conditions.

• Physical and mental stamina to move quickly and safely throughout the distribution center and outdoor areas.
• Operate all equipment related to job duties efficiently, safely, and accurately while providing high‑level customer service.
• Move and transfer merchandise, weighing up to 50–75 pounds, throughout the distribution center.
• Frequent lifting or reaching overhead.
• Frequent standing, kneeling, twisting, crouching, squatting, bending, stooping, and climbing ladders for up to 12 hours.
• Move throughout the distribution center for an entire shift.
• Safe access to all areas of the distribution center, including stairs and all levels/floors.
• Operate and use all necessary equipment (e.g., dolly, hand truck, MHE, battery charger, computer).
• Push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds with appropriate MHE (e.g., pallet jack, forklift).
• Read, write, and count accurately to complete all documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective team interaction.
• Handle merchandise safely in accordance with distribution center and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
• Successfully complete all required training and certification.
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