Distribution Center Department Supervisor

The Paper Store; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paper Store in Leominster, MA is seeking a Department Supervisor to lead a distribution center team, ensuring accuracy, safety, and productivity. This salaried leadership role focuses on day-to-day operations, coaching, and hands-on management to meet goals and maintain a positive work environment.

You will drive performance, handle employee development, and partner with HR to address escalations, while overseeing workflow, labor planning, and operational standards in a warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in distribution or warehouse.
• Experience managing employee performance and workplace conflict.
• Proven ability to lead in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and WMS.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team to drive performance, engagement, and accountability.
• Manage all aspects of employee performance, including coaching, corrective action, and development planning.
• Train and onboard new associates, ensuring role clarity, capability, and adherence to safety expectations.
• Establish clear expectations and hold associates accountable to productivity, quality, and safety standards.
• Own daily department operations including workflow planning, prioritization, and execution.
• Delegate work effectively to balance workload and support team development.

Skills

People leadership

Coaching

Performance management

Communication

Safety compliance

MS 365

Team development

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Mgmt)

MS 365

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 0097 - Distribution Center - LEOMINSTER, MA 01453

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Salary

About TPS Group Holdings

TPS Group Holdings, a family of brands including The Paper Store, Uncharted and Gifts & More, is all about transforming daily routines into joyful escapes that inspire and surprise. Our mission is to connect with every customer through carefully chosen products, immersive shopping experiences, and service that goes the extra mile—creating a space that sparks joy with every visit.

Role Summary

The Department Supervisor is a salaried leadership role responsible for the overall performance, operations, and people management of an assigned distribution center function. This leader owns day-to-day execution, ensuring accuracy, productivity, and a safe, positive work environment while driving results through hands‑on coaching, clear communication, and operational discipline. The Supervisor is accountable for team performance, associate development, and maintaining consistent execution of operational priorities, while exercising independent judgment to manage workflow and people‑related matters.

What you’ll do

• Be a TPS brand ambassador


• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Leads and associates to drive performance, engagement, and accountability.


• Manage all aspects of employee performance, including coaching, corrective action, and development planning.


• Train and onboard new associates, ensuring role clarity, capability, and adherence to safety expectations.


• Establish clear expectations and hold associates accountable to productivity, quality, and safety standards.


• Address workplace conflict directly and professionally, partnering with HR on escalated or non-negotiable matters.


• Own daily department operations including workflow planning, prioritization, and execution.


• Delegate work effectively to balance workload, meet operational goals, and support team development.


• Monitor and manage departmental performance metrics, taking proactive action to address gaps and drive improvement.


• Adjust labor, workflow, and priorities in real time to meet changing business demands.


• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and operational standards.


• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment and enforce all safety requirements.


• Identify process improvement opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.


• Serve as the primary communication bridge between associates and department leadership.


• Facilitate daily huddles to reinforce priorities, expectations, safety, and performance goals.


• Support building operations, including opening/closing, incident response, and asset protection responsibilities.

Who you are

• Strong people leader with demonstrated ability to coach, develop, and hold others accountable.


• Comfortable making decisions in a fast‑paced, changing environment.


• Effective communicator with the ability to set expectations and manage performance conversations.


• Demonstrated experience managing employee performance and workplace conflict.


• Highly organized with strong prioritization and time management skills.


• Team‑oriented leader who models professionalism, accountability, and engagement.

Job Requirements

• 3–5 years of leadership experience in distribution, warehouse, or similar environment.


• Experience managing employee performance, including coaching and corrective action.


• Proven ability to lead teams in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.


• Strong decision‑making and problem‑solving skills.


• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and warehouse management systems (WMS preferred).


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand and walk for extended periods up to 6+ hours and operate in a warehouse environment.


• Flexibility to work varied shifts, weekends, and extended hours as business needs require.


• Work onsite at the Distribution Center, located in Leominster, MA

Working Conditions

• Warehouse environment with variable temperatures.


• Exposure to noise, moving equipment, and physical work demands.

TPS Group Holdings is an equal‑opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law.