Supervisor, Distribution

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Workwear Outfitters in Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking a Distribution Supervisor for the 1st shift to lead the distribution center team, manage production flow, and ensure on-time deliveries.

You will train and counsel associates, monitor safety and quality, and coordinate with internal and external customers to meet service levels. Requires strong communication, MS Office skills, and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three years’ experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred.
• Strong English communication, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned associates in the Distribution Center on the 1st shift.
• Monitor the flow of orders, provide training and counseling, and track attendance.
• Ensure safety standards, quality, and policy compliance in daily operations.
• Process assigned orders within shipping requirements and generate production reports.
• Support internal and external customers to meet service expectations and deadlines.

Skills

MS Office

Strong communication

English fluency

Attention to detail

Supervisory skills

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 qualificationsHOURS: 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.