Distribution Supervisor

Talentify; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) retirement savings

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

The Container Store is hiring a Distribution Center Supervisor in the United States. This full-time, exempt role partners with the management team to meet operational and financial objectives, while developing leaders within the staff.

The position emphasizes safety, performance metrics, scheduling, and hands-on floor leadership. Strong communication skills and experience with WMS systems are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Automation, LM and WMS experience preferred.
• Experience managing others including career development, directing and evaluating work.
• Ability to pass background checks and investigations as required.
• Flexibility to work additional hours based on business needs.
• Knowledge of industry business trends and best practices.
• Clear, professional communication with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Communicates expectations and evaluates distribution operations performance.
• Partners with Manager to develop employee goals and aspirations.
• Leads goal communication and ensures understanding by staff.
• Ensures safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Monitors reporting and metrics to drive daily operations.
• Manages scheduling, time edits, and payroll considerations.
• Maintains floor presence and supports daily operations.
• Conducts timely performance reviews.
• Maintains discretion with confidential information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Automation experience

LM/WMS experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Tools

WMS software

Automation systems

Job description

Responsibilities

The Distribution Center Supervisor position is responsible for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of our Distribution Center facility. This position is responsible for partnering with the Management team to ensure operational and financial objectives are met, as well as managing values and attitudes of the employees. They will also identify and develop strong leaders who will contribute to our company’s growth. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position.

What We Stand For

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.

Here’s a sneak peek at our world-class Distribution Center.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Communicates expectations and effectively evaluates the distribution operations performance and objectives
• Provides a partnership with the Manager to ensure the development of each employee's needs, goals and aspirations
• Leads the effort to communicate goals and ensures these goals are understood by the staff including overall company goals, daily boards and any other seasonal objectives for the department
• Ensures all safety policies and procedures are followed by the entire staff
• Stays current and evaluates all company and store-specific reporting and metrics, applies that knowledge to drive the daily operations and affect positive change in the Distribution Center
• Stays current and knowledgeable on operational procedures in their home department
• Assists in daily operations as well as operates equipment as needed
• Contributes to a clean and safe Distribution Center
• Stays current with all company initiatives and directives (operations, training, logistics, staff development, etc.)
• Manages time to successfully balance administrative responsibilities and floor time
• Works to create schedules, time edits and remains mindful of the payroll expense plan while working in collaboration with other Managers and Supervisors
• Checks voicemail and email on a scheduled basis while keeping the priority on spending time on the floor with employees
• Is committed to timely communication and works with employees to do the same
• Conducts timely and objective performance reviews
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
• Contributes to a clean and safe Distribution Center
• Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule
• Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information
• Performs other requested tasks and duties

Experience and Skills Required

• 2-5 years supervisor experience preferred
• Automation, LM and WMS experience preferred
• Experience managing others including career development, directing and evaluating work
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Ability to pass background checks and investigations due to foreign, federal, state and local regulations; based on position responsibility and sensitivity, periodic check and reinvestigations may be performed
• Is committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs
• Knowledge of industry business and passion for following trends in the industry
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization
• Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects of the day or week
• Flexible, with a positive attitude and passion for knowledge
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once
• Possesses focused attention to detail while working quickly and accurately under pressure
• Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information
• Ability to work within and exemplify The Container Store brand which we describe as matchless, fun, authentic, team-focused and life-changing

We believe in taking care of our team. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond just health insurance (though we've got that covered too!). Here at The Container Store, we're passionate about helping you contain your health, grow your career, and find balance in your life.

Here’s a peek at what you can expect:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your loved ones well.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with optional investment guidance and assistance offered through Fidelity.
• Unique "1equals3" website for easy access to your benefits information and company updates.
• We've got your back! Competitive sick pay and PTO plan to ensure you can take time off to recharge and come back feeling your best.

For our full-time associates, we offer even more:

• Competitive Pay: Starting salary from $65,000 base to $75,000 base.
• Peace-of-mind benefits: Basic life insurance, disability insurance options, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Family-focused support: Considerate parental leave policies, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fertility & maternity support program.
• Work-life balance boosters: Paid holidays, gym membership discounts, and a qualified transportation benefits program to save on commutes.
• Discounts galore: Enjoy a hefty discount on our amazing products, including merchandise, custom spaces, and services, gift cards, and pet insurance.
• Recognition you deserve: We honor our employees with service awards and retirement gifts, celebrate those who exemplify our core principles, and recognize exceptional daily contributions.
• Thriving with diversity: Participate in our Employee Resource and Affinity Groups and help guide how we give back to the community, while having a space to connect, support one another, and celebrate cultural heritages.

But that's not all! We offer a fun and collaborative work environment where you can learn, grow, and make a real difference.

Company will not pay costs associated with immigration sponsorship.

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act

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