Distribution Supervisor

UPS; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS in Louisville, KY is seeking a Distribution Supervisor to oversee a warehouse with inbound and outbound freight. You’ll supervise teams, coordinate with vendors and customers, and ensure timely processing of shipments to meet client requirements.

The role emphasizes hiring, onboarding, transfers, discipline, and performance improvement, with a schedule of Monday–Friday 2pm–11pm and permanent status.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of logistics/warehousing experience.
• Previous Supervisor/Management experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or UPS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inbound/outbound freight shipments and ensure timely processing.
• Collaborate with vendors, customers, and internal groups to move international and domestic shipments.
• Manage daily facility activities: loading/unloading, pulling orders, freight sorting, inspections.
• Make workforce decisions: hiring, onboarding, transfers, discipline, rewards, and development.
• Coordinate work across teams to optimize efficiency and align processes.

Skills

Logistics experience

Supervisory experience

UPS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Job Description:

We’re one of the world’s largest providers of transportation and logistics services. Our customers range from small and mid-sized companies up to global enterprises. Our Global Logistics and Distribution business unit provides comprehensive logistics services and warehousing solutions utilizing a global network of distribution centers, innovative technology and supply chain expertise to manage the flow of goods from receiving to storage and order processing to shipment.

Job Summary:

The Distribution Supervisor operates a warehouse with inbound and outbound freight shipments that are processed within a short timeframe. Supports business products by collaborating with vendors, customers, and other internal support groups for the movement of international and domestic air and ocean shipments. Monitors and manages facility performance to ensure materials are processed in a timely manner and meet customers’ requirements. Responsible for daily facility activities related to loading and unloading containers, pulling orders, freight sorting, customer support, facility inspections, handling employee concerns, etc.

This position is responsible for overseeing, evaluating, and correcting the performance and outcomes of a team or multiple teams. Coordinates work across the organization to optimize efficiency. Makes key workforce decisions, such as hiring, onboarding, transferring, laying off, disciplining, assigning, directing, instructing, developing, and rewarding employees. Emphasis on aligning processes and fostering cohesion among team members.

This role supervises a team(s) that performs work according to standardized processes or procedures (e.g., entry-level Professional Expertise, Administrative or Technical Support). Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinates work activities with other supervisors. Problem solving is guided by policies, procedures and the local business plan; receives guidance and oversight from manager. Typically, does not perform the work supervised.

Qualifications:

• Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job – Required

• 3-5 years of logistics/warehousing experience – Preferred

• Previous Supervisor/Management experience – Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 3 years of UPS experience — Preferred

Other Criteria:

• Job Grade: 20D

• Schedule/typical working hours: Monday – Friday 2pm-11pm

• Apply by 8/31/2026

Employee Type:

Permanent

UPS is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Other Criteria:

UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Basic Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.