Distribution Process Worker Supervisor

Defense Logistics Agency; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Logistics Agency in Oklahoma City is seeking a front-line supervisor to direct staff in receiving, picking, packing, and stowing within a busy distribution operation.

You will evaluate performance, set priorities, manage administrative duties, and ensure OSHA and DLA safety standards are followed. Proficiency with weight handling equipment and strong attention to safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with supervision of distribution operations preferred.
• Understanding of safety and quality assurance programs.

Responsibilities

• Directs employees engaged in receiving, picking, packing, and stowing.
• Evaluates work for efficiency and economical use of personnel and materials.
• Manages administrative duties including leave approvals and training.
• Establishes deadlines and coordinates with other supervisors.
• Operates MHE such as forklifts up to 10,000 pounds, warehouse tractors, and stock selectors.
• Ensures safety and security practices per OSHA and DLA standards.

Job description

Telework Eligible

No

Major Duties

• Directs employees engaged in various distribution processes such as receiving, picking, packing, and stowing.
• Evaluates work for effectiveness and the economical use of personnel, materials, and methods to meet production goals.
• Manages administrative duties, including approving leave, identifying training needs, and ensuring participation in management programs like safety and quality assurance.
• Establishes deadlines, sets priorities, and coordinates with other supervisors.
• Operates MHE such as forklifts (with a capacity of up to 10,000 pounds), warehouse tractors, and stock selectors.
• Ensures all safety and security practices are implemented and followed in accordance with OSHA and DLA standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification Summary

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Effort: Stands on hard surfaces for extended periods of time. Bending, stooping, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds. Uses weight handling equipment or receives assistance from other workers for items heavier than 40 pounds. Working Conditions: Works outside and inside areas that are hot, damp, cold, drafty, and poorly lighted. Subject to cuts, scrapes, bruises, muscle strain, noise, abrasions, falls, and injury from falling stock. Wears protective clothing such as steel toed shoes, respirators, safety glasses and earplugs. Mechanized roller conveyors are often present and is a normal part of material routing and distribution.

Compensation: $31-$37