Supervisor, Distribution

Apex Tool Group, LLC; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Tool Group, LLC is seeking a 1st shift Supervisor for our Apex, NC distribution center. The Supervisor is responsible for daily DC operations including safety, performance and costs. The role collaborates with on-site leadership and support functions to deliver KPI targets.

The ideal candidate has prior supervisory experience in a high‑volume distribution environment. Come build your future with us and help drive continuous improvement and operational excellence in a global manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of progressive leadership responsibility in a distribution environment.
• Track record of achieving growth and profitability targets while improving efficiency and quality.
• Ability to delegate and hold others accountable to deliver KPI's.
• Effective communication across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Analyze workload and ensure staffing plans support demand.
• Ensure the team operates safely and competently across all duties.
• Drive continuous improvement and collaborate with central resources to improve warehouse flow.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through audits and 5S initiatives.
• Lead and develop direct reports to ensure bench depth and talent pipelines.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Change management

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business

Job description

Apex Tool Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

Opportunity available for 1st shift Supervisor in our Apex, NC distribution center. The Supervisor is responsible for daily activities within the DC including, but not limited to, safety, performance and costs. The supervisor will work closely with on‑site leadership and collaborate with support functions such as customer service, engineering and system design to deliver cost and service KPI's. The ideal candidate will have previous supervisory experience working in a high volume distribution center.

Come build your future with us!

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Analyze workload and ensure staffing plan supports demand
• Ensure the team is fully capable of performing all duties within a safe working environment.
• Drive a continuous improvement mindset within the facility and collaborate with central resources to improve process flow within the warehouse.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through applying effective audit activities and 5S initiatives.
• Lead and develop all direct reports and other individuals throughout the facility to ensure bench depth and a pipeline of talent for current and future needs.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in a supply chain or business related field or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of progressive leadership responsibility in a distribution environment
• Track record of achieving growth and profitability targets including the reduction of costs while increasing operational efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Effectively delegate and use accountability to lead others in delivering financial and service KPI's.
• Effective communication skills across various levels of the organization with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Change agent that can inspire others to adopt the company mission and vision.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.

At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we build innovation. Each day, our associates strive to find new and exciting ways to help our customers solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the jobsite – we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.2 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,700 associates around the world have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH®, SATA®, Crescent®, Cleco®, Weller® and APEX®. Our brands are trusted by the professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike. With our roots dating back to the 180's, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and safety for customers in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You'll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.

Our six core values - Customers Come First, Integrity in All We Do, Continuous Improvement, Innovation for Growth, Passion to Succeed and Best Talent, One Team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more – Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become reality, join us and say #WeBuildATG!