Supervisor, Distribution

Workwear Outfitters; Whites Creek (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Workwear Outfitters in Nashville, Tennessee, seeks a Distribution Supervisor to lead the 1st shift in the Distribution Center, drive production efficiency, quality, and cost control.

You will train and counsel associates, monitor workflow, ensure safety and policy adherence, and meet service requirements while processing orders. Strong communication, Excel skills, and prior supervisory experience in manufacturing or distribution are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years’ experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred.
• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Excel, and Word).
• Strong communication skills (oral, written - fluent in English).

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned associates in the Distribution Center on the 1st shift to achieve maximum production, quality, and cost control.
• Monitor the flow of production, provide training and counseling, resolve issues, create production reports, and track attendance.
• Ensure safety standards, quality of work, and company policies are maintained, while processing assigned orders within shipping requirements.
• Support internal and external customers by meeting service requirements and expectations.
• Communicate with all levels of personnel and be trained on various tasks to fill in where needed.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Team leadership

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Workwear Outfitters has a strong legacy of building innovative, authentic, market-right products and is a leading supplier of work apparel and footwear for diverse occupations across industries such as automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, government, food services, telecommunications, hospitality, and many more. Workwear Outfitters is based in Nashville, Tennessee, with over $800 million in sales, and we employ more than 5,800 people in facilities spanning the globe.
Brands under the Workwear Outfitters umbrella include Red Kap®, Bulwark®, Image Authority®, Kodiak®, Terra®, Walls®, Liberty ®, Work Authority®, Workrite® Fire Service, Chef Designs®, and Horace Small®. Workwear Outfitters is also the exclusive licensee for Dickies® apparel in the B2B channel.
Our Purpose: “We champion and empower workers who make our world work better.”
Major benefits include medical, vision, and dental, Life, and Disability coverage.
Other benefits included: 401K, Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, and many others.

What You Will Do As a Distribution Supervisor

• Responsible for supervising assigned associates in the Distribution Center on the 1st shift to achieve maximum production, quality, and cost control.
• Duties include monitoring the flow of production, providing training and counseling, resolving issues, creating production reports, and tracking attendance.
• Responsible for ensuring safety standards, quality of work, and company policies are maintained, all while processing assigned orders within the shipping requirements.
• Support all internal and external customers by meeting all service requirements and expectations.
• Communicate with all levels of personnel and will be trained on several different tasks in the department to fill in where needed.

SALARY:

$60,000 - $70,000 depending on experience and qualifications

HOURS:

1st shift: – 6:00 AM –2:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Overtime required as needed.

How You Will Make a Difference

As a Distribution Supervisor, you will make a difference by bridging the gap between organizational targets and daily operations. You will empower frontline workers, ensure on-time, accurate deliveries, and drive process improvements in safety, productivity, and order quality. You will achieve operational excellence and a positive work environment by focusing on driving operational efficiency and metrics, building a strong people-first culture, and fostering a commitment to Safety.

Skills For Success

• Communicate job expectations and coach/counsel direct reports.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three years’ experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment is preferred.
• Previous supervisor experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Excel, and Word).
• Strong communication skills (oral, written - fluent in English), strong interpersonal skills, and strong basic math skills.
• High attention to detail and quality, and able to flourish in a fast- paced environment.
• Demonstrated flexibility and the ability to work with others in a positive manner.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, work overtime, and/or weekends if needed.