Distribution Center Operations Leader

Walgreens; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking a DC Supervisor to oversee a designated distribution center function. You will monitor daily productivity, supervise team members, and use KPI dashboards to sustain performance.

Your role includes coaching, training coordination, and ensuring safe, compliant operations. The position emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and the ability to implement process improvements within budgetary constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year experience in collaborating/leading team projects OR High School/GED and at least 4 years’ experience in collaborating/leading team projects OR High School/GED and United States Armed Forces or equivalent experience demonstrating leadership skills.
• At least 1 year of experience assisting management with the assignment of work and responsibilities to coworkers, and/or other managerial tasks (e.g. monitoring work, taking attendance, etc.).
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite.
• Willing to work any shift.
• Experience in identifying operational issues, recommending, and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships within a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a group of Team Members in a designated functional area in the Distribution Center and manages performance using provided tools.
• Mentors team members through on-the-job training and collaborates on new partner orientation and training curricula.
• Conducts MBWA to ensure team safety, address concerns, and enforce DC guidelines.
• Establishes morale and engagement; directs positive cross-functional communication across teams.
• Enters daily performance forecast into KPI reports and uses dashboards to manage performance.
• Ensures compliance with SOPs and Lean initiatives to improve processes and reduce waste.
• Measures compliance and directs actions to maintain performance levels with equipment.
• Maintains records for team members, equipment and KPIs under responsibility.

Skills

Team leadership

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

AS400

Job description

Walgreens is seeking a DC Supervisor to oversee a designated distribution center function. You will monitor daily productivity, supervise team members, and use KPI dashboards to sustain performance.

Your role includes coaching, training coordination, and ensuring safe, compliant operations. The position emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and the ability to implement process improvements within budgetary constraints.