Operations Supervisor - Distribution

DHL Germany; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription

Discounted Stock Purchase

401K

generous PTO policy

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain is seeking an Operations Supervisor for our distribution network. You will lead a diverse frontline team, uphold safety standards, and drive KPI-driven improvements across warehouse operations.

You will report to the site leadership and influence daily processes, coaching, and performance. This role emphasizes teamwork, training, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required or preferred.
• 1+ years operations lead/supervisor/management experience preferred.
• 1+ years logistics industry experience preferred.
• Staff management, workload planning, objective setting and organizational skills required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop frontline associates and foster inclusion and teamwork.
• Uphold health and safety regulations and promote a culture of safety.
• Monitor KPIs and operational metrics; report findings and recommendations to management.
• Facilitate open communication and collaboration across leadership and frontline staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Coaching

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Operations Supervisor - Distribution

The Operations Supervisor role has a national salary range of $62,500 - $70,000.

For roles in California the range is $70,304 - $82,000 and for roles in Washington the range is $80,169 - $82,000.

DHL Supply Chain offers multiple benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription
• Discounted Stock Purchase
• 401K
• generous PTO policy

As an Operations Supervisor at DHL Supply Chain, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our warehouses. Your responsibilities go beyond daily management – you will be instrumental in implementing processes to optimize our warehouse operations. Your leadership will be vital in guiding our frontline associates, fostering a safe and productive work environment, and ultimately driving the overall success of DHL Supply Chain. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within DHL Supply Chain and contribute to our renowned reputation as the global leader in contract logistics.

With over 500 facilities and more than 50,000 dedicated associates, DHL Supply Chain North America attributes its success to the hard work and dedication of our team, operating in over 150 million square feet of warehouse space.

Job Description:

• Lead, motivate and develop a diverse team of frontline associates by providing coaching, guidance, and support as needed, while also developing a strong team culture of inclusion and belonging.
• Take proactive measures to consistently uphold compliance with health and safety regulations, fostering a culture of heightened safety awareness throughout the organization.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to track performance and identify areas of improvement. Provide regular reports and analysis to management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations for enhancing warehouse operations.
• Foster an environment of open communication and collaboration, facilitating regular and effective dialogue among leadership and associates to promote transparency, alignment, and teamwork.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferred.
• 1+ years operations experience in a lead/supervisor/management role, preferred.
• 1+ years logistics industry experience, preferred.
• Staff management, workload planning, objective setting and organizational skills, preferred.

Our Organization has a business casual environment and focuses on teamwork, associate development, training, and continuous improvement.

Our Organization is an equal opportunity employer.

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