Distribution Center Lead — Operations & Safety

McLane Company, Inc.; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate: $70,000 to $75,000 per year.

Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and 


Paid time off begins day one.

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Supervisor to lead a warehousing team and ensure staffing, training, and resources meet customer demand for accurate, on-time deliveries.

The role emphasizes meeting productivity and safety standards while controlling costs. You’ll supervise daily work, coordinate schedules, and coach staff to maintain high performance in a fast-paced distribution center environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Have 2 years distribution warehouse experience, preferably in the grocery industry.
• Have experience leading large numbers of warehouse staff with experience in hiring, training, motivating and resolving employee relation’s issues.
• Have computer knowledge to include experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead by example.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Be willing to listen and respond to teammates.
• Have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and teammates.
• Have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely.

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 buy-in.
• Ensure department and warehouse procedures reduce costs and improve morale.
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment following standards.
• Supervise and manage daily work of department teammates.
• Create and maintain schedules and job assignments.
• Maintain all departmental paperwork.
• Provide training as needed to maintain an efficient workforce.
• Provide coaching/corrective action, training and development for teammates.
• Enforce all Distribution Center policies and issue coaching as needed.
• Ensure adherence to proper operational and safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Hiring & training

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

McLane Company, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Supervisor to lead a warehousing team and ensure staffing, training, and resources meet customer demand for accurate, on-time deliveries.

The role emphasizes meeting productivity and safety standards while controlling costs. You’ll supervise daily work, coordinate schedules, and coach staff to maintain high performance in a fast-paced distribution center environment.