Outbound Supervisor- 1st Shift Fort Worth, TX

NSI INDUSTRIES; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

NSI Industries is seeking an Outbound Supervisor for its Fort Worth, TX Distribution Center. Hours are 1st Shift, 7:00am - 3:30pm. The role requires direct supervision of warehouse personnel, ensuring safety, accuracy, and productivity on the floor.

You will assign daily work, balance labor, mentor staff, and partner with management to drive continuous improvement while maintaining policy adherence and accurate timecard handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift certification preferred (or willingness to obtain).
• 5+ years in a distribution center with leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience supervising employees in a warehouse/operations environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Excellent problem-solving, math, reading, and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication; ability to lead with fairness and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision and leadership to warehouse personnel.
• Maintain a visible presence on the warehouse floor, promoting safety, productivity, accuracy, and conduct.
• Assign daily work and balance labor based on volume and priorities.
• Learn all functions (picking, packing, QC, waving, replenishment, shipping) to assist where needed.
• Assist Manager with timecard reviews, attendance exceptions, overtime, and schedule adherence.
• Manage staffing needs, coverage gaps, and labor efficiency in collaboration with Management.
• Coach and address performance issues; document and issue warnings per policy.
• Enforce policies, safety standards, and workplace rules consistently.
• Ensure accurate execution of picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and inventory using WMS.
• Support cycle counts and audits; participate in inventory integrity efforts.
• Train and develop Warehouse Leads and Associates; onboarding and cross-training.
• Drive continuous improvement with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Leadership

WMS

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical

Math

Reading

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

WMS

Job description

Focused on the electrical and network infrastructure markets, NSI continues to outpace the industry in unprecedented growth. We are all about Making Connections, and we know our future success depends on the collective talents and experiences of our people and their ability to come together for our customers and communities. With locations across North America, NSI has the size and breadth to provide opportunities to grow and developIf you’re looking for a dynamic, fast-paced and growing workplace to continuously learn and thrive, we want to hear from you!

NSI Industries is seeking an Outbound Supervisor for our Fort Worth, TX Distribution Center.Hours are 1st Shift, Monday through Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm.

Responsibilities (Outbound)

• Provide direct supervision and leadership to warehouse personnel across assigned departments
• Maintain a consistent and visible presence on the warehouse floor, setting examples and expectations for safety, productivity, accuracy, and conduct
• Assign daily work, balance labor based on volume and priorities, and ensure operational coverage
• Learn all job functions – picking, packing, QC, waving, replenishment and shipping – to be able to assist where needed
• Available to assist Manager with audit, review, and approve employee timecards, including attendance exceptions, overtime, and schedule adherence
• Partner with Management to manage staffing needs, coverage gaps, and labor efficiency
• Serve as the first line of defense in employee performance management and discipline, including:
  • Coaching and corrective conversations
  • Verbal and written warnings in accordance with company policy
  • Timely documentation of performance, attendance, and conduct issues
• Escalate disciplinary actions, investigations, and complex employee relations matters to Management and Human Resources as required
• Enforce company policies, safety standards, and workplace rules consistently and fairly
• Conduct safety observations and ensure compliance with material handling, equipment, and facility safety requirements
• Ensure accurate execution of picking, packing, shipping, receiving, and inventory transactions using the Warehouse Management System (WMS)
• Review and address order accuracy issues, inventory discrepancies, and process breakdowns
• Support and validate cycle counts, physical inventories, and audit activities
• Train, coach, and develop Warehouse Leads and Associates, including onboarding and cross-training
• Provide performance feedback and input into employee evaluations and development plans
• Collaborate with Managers and cross-functional partners to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and operational discipline in all assigned work areas
• Perform all other tasks as required when assigned
• Work with Customer service to address the special needs of orders

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Forklift certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• 5+ years of distribution center experience, including demonstrated leadership or supervisory responsibilities
• Proven experience supervising employees in a warehouse or operations environment
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong math, reading, and analytical skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead with consistency, fairness, and accountability
• Willing to work overtime when necessary
• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Visual acuity to distinguish detail, color, and other characteristics of material and objects
• Finger/wrist dexterity for computer keyboard use or handling/packaging product
• Comfortable working around material handling equipment in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• NSI Industries offers a competitive salary, performance-based and attendance bonuses for certain roles.
• We offer health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid holiday time off and vacation.

EEO employer M/F/D/V:

NSI Industries is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice its commitment to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship, eligible veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

NSI Industries is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact your Recruiter for assistance. We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure equal employment opportunities.

Physical Work Requirements:

Many roles at NSI Industries require physical activities where the employee must occasionally lift and/or move items or require specific vision abilities.

Drug Free Workplace:

NSI Industries maintains a drug-free workplace and requires all employees to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.