Distribution Center Supervisor

AutoZone; Providence Forge (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

AutoZone is seeking a Distribution Center Advisor to lead day-to-day operations for a department within an AutoZone Distribution Center. You will drive productivity, train employees, enforce safety, and align with AutoZone’s strategic goals.

The role requires coaching teams, managing shifts, controlling labor costs, and collaborating with DC Operations Managers to meet company objectives while maintaining high quality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of distribution center/warehouse experience.
• Experience with power industrial equipment (forklifts, electric pallet jacks, reach trucks, stackers).
• Ability to work various shifts.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and motivate a team of up to 30 direct reports to meet productivity and operational goals.
• Monitor and analyze labor costs and daily payroll to ensure compliance with attendance policies.
• Provide coaching to optimize performance, minimize costs, and maximize operational quality.
• Oversee work processes and implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage daily shift schedules to ensure adequate staffing and operational execution.
• Collaborate with DC Operations Managers to meet company objectives.
• Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing company safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to address operational challenges and process improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Safety compliance

Cross-functional communication

Labor cost analysis

Process improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Electric pallet jacks

Reach trucks

Stackers

Job description

AutoZone is seeking a Distribution Center Advisor to lead day-to-day operations for a specific department within an AutoZone Distribution Center. This role is responsible for enhancing productivity, training high-performing employees, ensuring safety, and optimizing workflow efficiencies while aligning with AutoZone’s strategic goals.

• Lead, direct, and motivate a team of up to 30 direct reports to meet productivity and operational goals.
• Monitor and analyze labor costs and daily payroll to ensure compliance with company attendance policies.
• Provide coaching to optimize performance, minimize costs, and maximize operational quality.
• Oversee work processes and implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Manage daily shift schedules to ensure adequate staffing and operational execution.
• Collaborate with DC Operations Managers to meet company objectives.
• Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing company safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams to address operational challenges and process improvements.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum 1 to 2 years: Successful experience in distribution center/warehouse environment.
• PIE Operation: Prior experience operating Power Industrial Equipment like forklifts, electric pallet jacks, reach trucks and stackers.
• Flexible Schedule: Availability for various shift schedules.
• Fast-Paced Environment: Understand the demands of a dynamic work setting.

You’ll Go The Extra Mile If You Have

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Exceptional Communication: Strong people skills and effective communication in both Spanish and English.
• Leadership: 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a similar setting
• High Volume: 3-5 years of warehouse experience in a high-volume distribution or logistics environment.