Operations Supervisor - Distribution

DPDHL; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

PTO

Job summary

DHL Supply Chain in the United States is seeking an Operations Supervisor for Distribution to lead frontline teams and ensure efficient warehouse operations. You will coach staff, uphold safety standards, and implement process improvements that drive performance.

With a national salary range noted, this role emphasizes teamwork, inclusion, and continuous improvement, while supporting DHL Group’s reputation as a global leader in contract logistics and supply chain excellence across our network.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop frontline associates to build an inclusive team culture.
• Uphold health and safety regulations and promote safety awareness.
• Monitor KPIs and operational metrics, report to management with recommendations for improvement.
• Foster open communication between leadership and frontline staff to promote alignment.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Safety compliance

Process improvement

Communication

KPI monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

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 and a 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.