Outbound Operations Leader - Shipments, Safety & Team

Genuine Parts Company; Morganfield (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company seeks an Outbound Operations Supervisor to lead outbound shipping activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution. Reporting to the Outbound Operations Manager, you will design standardized methods for the team to follow and drive engagement, empowerment, and proactive problem-solving among teammates.

You will supervise yard operations, oversee loading, and maintain budget awareness while collaborating with DC management to improve shipping accuracy and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ years’ experience in a distribution center or similar setting.
• Ability to comply with safety requirements and DC safety standards.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; detail oriented.
• Ability to use good judgment and follow detailed instructions.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must lift/move up to 60 lbs and be forklift and pallet jack certified.

Responsibilities

• Supervise outbound operations and instruct employees on how to perform tasks.
• Design and maintain organized yard operations, ensuring trailers are efficiently managed.
• Enforce safety rules, protocols, and cost-saving process improvements.
• Lead and empower warehouse associates to solve problems and make decisions.
• Investigate and resolve shipping errors with the team to reduce recurrence.
• Schedule team hours to cover peak periods and optimize efficiency.
• Ensure asset protection and proper loading of shipments.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Safety awareness

Forklift certified

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

MS Office

Promapp

Power BI

Visio

Job description

Genuine Parts Company seeks an Outbound Operations Supervisor to lead outbound shipping activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution. Reporting to the Outbound Operations Manager, you will design standardized methods for the team to follow and drive engagement, empowerment, and proactive problem-solving among teammates.

You will supervise yard operations, oversee loading, and maintain budget awareness while collaborating with DC management to improve shipping accuracy and