Distribution Supervisor

McLane Company, Inc.; Lockbourne (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off from day one

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc. seeks a Distribution Supervisor to lead a warehouse team, ensure staffing, training, safety, and on-time deliveries, and maintain accurate inventory and procedures.

You’ll coordinate schedules, coach teammates, enforce company policies, and partner with leadership to meet cost and quality goals while upholding our safety standards.

This role requires 2 years of warehouse supervision, strong communication, and computer skills; weekend shifts and varied hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 years distribution/warehouse supervisory experience.
• Experience leading large teams, hiring, training, and resolving employee relations issues.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Direct and motivate teammates.
• Create and maintain schedules and assignments.
• Ensure safety, productivity, and quality in daily operations.
• Coach and develop staff; enforce DC policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Coaching & training

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description - Distribution Supervisor (JR109957)

Take your career further with McLane!

The McLane team is the driving force behind our success. A diverse group of professionals, from Sales and IT to Dispatchers and Mechanics, work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. Their dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit are essential to achieving our goals and supporting other teams within the organization. As a member of our team, you'll have the chance to learn from industry leaders, develop your skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues nationwide.

The Distribution Supervisor is responsible for establishing and maintaining successful operations of an assigned area, department, or shift of the warehouse/distribution center. They ensure that the department has adequate staffing, proper training, the needed tools and resources, standards of productivity, safety and sanitation, and proper procedures of stocking, selection, and quality that will meet customer demands for accurate, quality, on-time deliveries.

Benefits you can count on:

• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you’ll do as a Distribution Supervisor:

• Direct and motivate teammates.
• Communicate company and division information to teammates.
• Listen, address and follow-up to teammate concerns, questions and problems.
• Facilitate communication within the warehouse leadership team and between division/warehouse leadership and teammates.
• Understand DC goals and standards, implement department procedures to meet those standards, and promote them to and gain buy-in and positive results from teammates; standards may include but will not be limited to: productivity, order quality, damages, shrinkage, safety, sanitation, turnover and overtime.
• Ensure department and warehouse procedures will cut unnecessary costs, add value for customers, and improve morale and the work environment for teammates.
• Ensure the work environment is maintained in a clean and safe manner following government, company and Silliker standards.
• Supervise and manage daily work of department teammates.
• Create and maintain schedules and job assignments of department teammates.
• Maintain all departmental paperwork.
• Provide training as needed to maintain an efficient and knowledgeable workforce.
• Provide coaching/corrective action, training and development for teammates.
• Enforce all Distribution Center policies and issue coaching/corrective action as needed.
• Ensure adherence to proper operational and safety procedures.
• Be a visible and a vocal advocate for safety.
• Relieve other supervisor(s) during their vacations.
• Comply with company work and safety rules.
• Be trained and certified to operate any required equipment within 30 days after hire.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the changing needs of the Distribution Center; work schedules may require working an early shift, staying long for a late shift, and weekend work depending on the customer and operational requirements of the division.
• Work in warm and cold temperature conditions that may range from 38°F to 110°F; a supervisor assigned to the freezer must be able to periodically work in temperatures as cold as -10°F.
• Periodically stand, walk, bend, stoop, push, pull, grasp and reach above the head as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications you’ll bring as a Distribution Supervisor:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Have 2 years distribution warehouse experience, preferably in the grocery industry.
• Have experience leading large numbers of warehouse staff with experience in hiring, training, motivating and resolving employee relation’s issues.
• Have computer knowledge to include experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead by example.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Be willing to listen and respond to teammates.
• Have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and teammates.
• Have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.
  

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We’ve been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.