Distribution Supervisor I

UPS Healthcare; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS Healthcare is seeking a Distribution Supervisor I in Louisville to oversee inbound/outbound freight, coordinate warehouse operations, and lead a team across multiple shifts. You will ensure timely processing, support vendors and customers, and align processes with the business plan.

The role emphasizes team leadership, staff development, and adherence to standardized procedures, with potential overtime and weekend work based on demand.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Preferred SAP and healthcare domain knowledge.
• Leadership and people-management capabilities are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and evaluate the performance of one or more teams.
• Coordinate work across the organization to optimize efficiency.
• Make workforce decisions (hiring, onboarding, transferring, discipline, assigning, directing, developing, rewarding).
• Supervise teams performing standardized processes and ensure task completion.

Skills

SAP skills

Bilingual proficiency

Leadership skills

Healthcare experience

People management

Helix/Softeon skills

Operations experience

Tools

Helix/Softeon

SAP

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 I 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 also 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.

Additional Criteria

• Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to self-relocate by yourself - Required
• SAP skills - Preferred
• Bilingual proficiency - Preferred
• Operations Experience - Preferred
• Leadership skills - Preferred
• Healthcare Experience - Preferred
• People management experience - Preferred
• Helix / Softeon Skills - Highly Preferred
• Schedule flexibility may be needed depending on business needs.

Working Hours

Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The position may require overtime, including occasional weekend work based on operational needs.

Job Level

77 - Supervisor

Job Grade

20D

Deadline to Apply

September 9th, 2026, at 11:59 PM.

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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.