Distribution Supervisor

The AMES Companies, Inc.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Wellness program

401K

Job summary

The AMES Companies, Inc. seeks a Distribution Supervisor for our Reno, NV site. This on-site role oversees daily warehouse activities across shipping, receiving, picking, and inventory control.

You will lead a team, ensure safety compliance, optimize labor use, and report key metrics to drive on-time delivery and efficiency. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. Join a history-rich company with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to operations in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3–5 years’ experience in distribution environment and supervision.
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Experience with company software as listed (Catalyst, LogFire, Chess, Oracle).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily employee activities; manage staffing levels and schedules.
• Control workload flow to maximize capacity and ensure on-time shipping.
• Report operational metrics: safety, inventory, productivity, and quality.
• Plan space requirements and coordinate delivery/distribution to meet objectives.
• Lead and motivate staff; conduct performance evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Safety Compliance

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Time Management

Adaptability

Analytical Skills

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Catalyst

LogFire

Chess

Oracle

Job description

We have amazing Benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Wellness, 401K, Holidays Employee Assistance Program, Vacation Days, Disability, and much more.

WHO WE ARE

The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL has a rich American history. The AMES story goes back to 1774, when Captain John Ames began making America’s first shovels. AMES® brand is the third oldest consumer brand in the country, and its tools helped build America for more than two hundred years. You can learn more about our history here.

Our business lines include Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools. Our leading global brands are sold to homeowners and professionals involved in new construction, remodeling, and maintenance activities. To learn more about out business lines, visit our website: https://www.homebyames.com/en-us/.

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

This is an on-site position, working at our Reno, NV facility Monday through Friday.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Distribution Supervisor coordinates the daily work schedules of warehouse employees within a multi-shift facility involved in performing a combination of: shipping, receiving, loading and unloading trucks, stacking, picking, packing/palletizing finished products, quality control, light assembly, and inventory control.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct daily employee actives, ensure proper levels of staffing, check actual against scheduled distribution and production requirements and alter schedules to meet unforeseen conditions
• Control load factors and flow of work to ensure maximum use of available capacity and effective use of labor, tools, and equipment to ensure timely shipping of customer orders and/or finished goods; and prepare daily shipping reports
• Drive and accurately report key operational measurements per management and facility parameters; safety, inventory, cost, productivity, efficiency, fulfillment, on-time delivery & quality
• Determine space requirements for storage; and schedule delivery and distribution of products, parts, and accessories to achieve distribution and production objectives to meet customer requirements
• Recommend changes in procedures to improve the operating efficiency of the unit
• Provides leadership and motivation to center employees to achieve receiving, storage, picking, shipping, production, and other transaction-related goals
• Resolve staff issues, and provide daily feedback to staff, and conduct annual performance evaluations of staff
• Create and maintain safe and positive work environment
• Coordinate and store inventory, conduct regular process quality checks and perform cycle count / inventory reconciliation activities
• Provide feedback to management during performance evaluations and one on one conversations
• Ensure associates follow Standard Operating Procedures (Distribution Best Practices Manual and others) and adhere to company policies and productivity standards

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience
• 3-5 years’ experience in distribution environment and supervision
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment for themselves and the warehouse employees through safety talks and processes
• PC skills including the Microsoft Office Suite; primarily Excel and Word
• Ability to become efficient in the use of company software, i.e.: Catalyst, LogFire, Chess & Oracle
• Ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to delegate responsibility and to work with others while coaching them to develop their capabilities
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace quickly
• Ability to properly maintain confidential or sensitive information
• Ability to take responsibility for your own or the performance of those reporting to you by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly
• Ability to convey confidence in associates’ ability to be successful, especially at challenging new tasks; delegating significant responsibility and authority; allowing associates freedom to decide how they will accomplish their goals and tasks
• Ability to be professional at all times, even in the face of challenges
• Ability to communicate constructively and respectfully with individuals outside the daily environment for the better of the company
• Ability to provide feedback and input for annual budgets
• Ability to manage labor and recognize and address issues with labor and budgets

ENVIRONMENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
This position splits the time between office and the warehouse environment. At times the associate is required to sit or walk for long periods of time.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate may need the ability to lift and carry loads up to 50 pounds.
The associate will be exposed to a manufacturing environment and is required to wear personal protective equipment.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

The AMES Companies will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. The Company does not currently sponsor immigration visas for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.