Distribution Supervisor - 1ST Shift

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Bedford Heights (OH); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Personal/sick paid time

401(k) retirement savings plan

Bonus potential

Paid bereavement

Vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Giant Eagle, Inc. is seeking a Distribution Supervisor for a Bedford, OH warehouse. You will lead Distribution Center Team Members, coordinate daily activities, and ensure production demands are met with safety and efficiency.

The role is in a unionized distribution center with a 1st shift 4-day workweek, 6:00am–5:00pm. Your responsibilities include planning, scheduling, coaching on the floor, and using labor management and inventory systems to drive results.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of warehouse supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a high-volume, high-impact environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the work activities of Distribution Center Team Members using labor management and inventory systems.
• Schedule Distribution Team Members and allocate job assignments to meet production demands.
• Provide clear direction to Team Members to meet customer requirements and company goals.
• Maintain a visible presence on the warehouse floor to coach performance.
• Use reporting systems to provide accurate production activity accounts to Shift Manager and other managers.
• Communicate with stores, vendors and other departments to meet requirements and ensure safety and efficiency.
• Foster positive relationships with Team Members and Union representatives to promote satisfaction and retention.
• Escalate issues using problem solving and conflict resolution skills as needed.
• Demonstrate ethical, professional behavior and flexibility in scheduling including weekends/holidays.
• Maintain compliance with Labor Agreement and company policies.
• Promote safety and productivity and identify training needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Warehouse supervision

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Tools

Labor management systems

Inventory systems

Job description

American Seaway Foods, a Giant Eagle warehouse in Bedford, OH, has both a grocery and perishable area. This facility is responsible for selecting and distributing products to 157 company store locations.

Job Summary

As a Distribution Supervisor, you'll plays a critical role at the heart of our operations. Driving performance, ensuring safety, and supporting a positive, team-first culture in a unionized distribution center. In this role, you’ll plan and coordinate daily activities, bring energy to the floor, and help deliver strong operational results while keeping your team and processes running efficiently.

This role is focused on leading teams within the grocery warehouse which is ambient temperature year-round. The 1st shift is a 4-day workweek with the typical shift of 6:00am - 5:00pm.

Job Description

The 1st shift Distribution Supervisor role at American Seaway Foods, enjoys:

• 3 days off per week
• Competitive pay - paid weekly
• Medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription drug coverage
• A supportive work environment focused on your development

Job Requirements

• Experience Required: 3 to 5 years
• Experience Desired: 3 - 5 years of warehouse supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a high-volume, high-impact environment

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the work activities of Distribution Center Team Members by integrating the use of labor management and inventory systems.
• Schedule Distribution Team Members and allocate job assignments to ensure production demands are accomplished efficiently.
• Provide clear direction to Team Members to meet customer requirements, production demands and Company goals.
• Maintain a consistent presence on the warehouse floor to observe, monitor and coach the job performance of Distribution Center Team Members.
• Utilize reporting systems to provide the Shift Manager and other Department Managers with accurate accounts of production activities.
• Communicate with stores, external vendors and other Distribution Center Departments to ensure that production and internal and external customer requirements are met. Encourage open lines of communication with other Shift Managers, Supervisors and subordinates to ensure cohesiveness and the safe and efficient operation of the Distribution Center.
• Pursue and foster positive working relationships with new and existing Team Members and Union representatives to promote Team Member satisfaction and increase retention.
• Utilize problem solving and conflict resolution skills and elevate situations to Shift Manager, Operations Manager and or Human Resources when appropriate.
• Demonstrate and promote ethical, professional behavior.
• Have flexibility in scheduling with the availability to work all shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime when necessary.
• Consistently administer and maintain compliance within the Labor Agreement.
• Communicate and enforce federal, Corporate and Company policies and procedures.
• Promote safety and productivity guidelines to reinforce and recognize good work habits, identify training needs or initiate corrective action for Team Members.
• Encourage open lines of communication with other Departments, Shift Manager, and co-workers to ensure cohesiveness and the safe and efficient operation of the facility.
• Perform special projects as needed and assigned.

About Us

At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.

Hiring Range & Benefits

The hiring range for this position is $56500.00– $75300.00 per hour/year. This range represents the anticipated base pay for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, education, and location.

• health insurance
• vision insurance
• dental insurance
• personal/sick paid time
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• bonus potential
• paid bereavement
• vacation
• paid holidays