Distribution Supervisor I

UPS; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS is seeking a Distribution Supervisor I to lead a warehouse team, coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, and drive daily operational performance. The role emphasizes staff development, process alignment, and cross-functional collaboration with vendors and customers to ensure timely order processing.

The position requires strong leadership, experience in logistics operations, and flexibility to adapt to shift schedules and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be located in the same geographic location or willing to relocate by yourself.
• SAP skills are preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency is preferred.
• Operations experience is preferred.
• Leadership skills are preferred.
• Healthcare experience is preferred.
• People management experience is preferred.
• Helix / Softeon skills are highly preferred.
• Schedule flexibility may be needed depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, evaluate, and correct the performance and outcomes of a team or multiple teams.
• Coordinate work across the organization to optimize efficiency.
• Make key workforce decisions such as hiring, onboarding, transferring, laying off, disciplining, assigning, directing, instructing, developing, and rewarding employees.
• Align processes and foster cohesion among team members.
• Set priorities for the team to ensure task completion; coordinate with other supervisors.

Skills

SAP skills

Bilingual proficiency

Operations Experience

Leadership skills

People management experience

Healthcare Experience

Helix / Softeon Skills

Tools

Softeon

Helix

Job description

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Explore your next opportunity at a Fortune Global 500 organization. Envision innovative possibilities, experience our rewarding culture, and work with talented teams that help you become better every day. We know what it takes to lead UPS into tomorrow—people with a unique combination of skill + passion. If you have the qualities and drive to lead yourself or teams, there are roles ready to cultivate your skills and take you to the next level.

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 providescomprehensive 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.

J** ob 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.