Distribution Center Leader: Mentor, Safety & Efficiency

HD Supply; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 64,400 - 94,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays

Job summary

HD Supply in Illinois is seeking a Distribution Center Supervisor to oversee multiple departments, including case pick, shipping, receiving, returns, loading, order processing and replenishment. You will provide direction and motivation to warehouse associates while upholding safety, productivity and quality.

The role emphasizes monitoring productivity, coaching staff, ensuring processes run smoothly, and driving improvements in efficiency and inventory control.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a distribution center.
• 2+ years of experience in a lead or mentorship role.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Monitors productivity of warehouse associates and balances workload to ensure production and delivery goals are met.
• Provides training, tools, and equipment for warehouse associates to ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Ensures all warehousing functions are running smoothly and acts as a point-of-contact for escalated issues.
• Identifies process improvements to enhance distribution center performance and the effectiveness of each department.
• Evaluates the distribution center’s alignment for efficiency and inventory management.
• Ensures all associates maintain clean work areas and follow company safety policies and procedures.
• Completes appropriate paperwork and productivity reports.

Skills

Distribution center experience

Lead/mentorship experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

BS/BA in related discipline

Job description

HD Supply in Illinois is seeking a Distribution Center Supervisor to oversee multiple departments, including case pick, shipping, receiving, returns, loading, order processing and replenishment. You will provide direction and motivation to warehouse associates while upholding safety, productivity and quality.

The role emphasizes monitoring productivity, coaching staff, ensuring processes run smoothly, and driving improvements in efficiency and inventory control.