Supervisor -Distribution Center

Kohl's; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohl's is seeking a Supervisor, Distribution Center to oversee merchandise processing within the Fulfillment Network. The role emphasizes directing multiple departments, ensuring inventory accuracy, and aligning with partners to deliver efficient service.

You will lead staff, drive productivity and cost goals, monitor safety, and coach teams to sustain high performance while maintaining attendance and adherence to policies. This position requires flexibility for a Fri-Sun shift.

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams in a distribution warehouse environment.
• Working knowledge of automated distribution and warehouse systems.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems.
• Flexibility in hours to support multi-shift operations.
• Experience with WMS/WCS/LMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the workflow of several departments in conjunction with department supervisors.
• Develop and maintain accuracy standards to ensure unit inventory integrity.
• Align with business partners to resolve issues and ensure efficient service.
• Ensure dynamic staffing to meet company goals.
• Effectively manage staff to meet productivity and cost goals.
• Monitor safety and incident reports to reduce lost time and ensure performance best practices.
• Evaluate and track level of service and accuracy standards.
• Lead direct reports to achieve unit goals.
• Increase associate engagement by developing and communicating a clear vision.
• Maintain open communication, set clear objectives and remove barriers.
• Develop an effective staff through coaching and performance feedback.
• Follow all safety rules and report violations; promote a safe work environment.
• Comply with all policies; maintain attendance and dress code requirements.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule and overtime as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

WMS familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Shift flexibility

Multi-tasking

SQL experience

WMS/WCS/LMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree

Tools

SQL

Job description

About The Role

As a Supervisor, Distribution Center, you will support retail operations by managing the day-to-day execution of merchandise processing through the Fulfillment Network.

Shift: Fri-Sun 7am-6pm

What You’ll Do

• Manage the workflow of several departments in conjunction with individual department supervisors
• Develop and maintain accuracy standards to ensure unit inventory integrity
• Align with business partners to resolve issues and ensure efficient service
• Ensure dynamic staffing to meet company goals
• Effectively manage staff to meet productivity and cost goals
• Monitor safety and accident incident reports to reduce lost time and ensure performance best practices
• Evaluate and track level of service and accuracy standards
• Lead direct reports to achieve unit goals
• Increase associate engagement by developing and communicating a clear vision
• Maintain open communication, set clear objectives and remove barriers
• Develop an effective staff through coaching and performance feedback
• Follow all company, state, local and OSHA safety rules, policies and regulations to promote a safe work environment; promptly report any potential violations to the appropriate supervisor/manager
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines, including those related to accuracy and productivity
• Maintain regular and acceptable attendance as set by the company and comply with dress code requirements
• Maintain a flexible work schedule and adhere to the requirement of working any designated shift and overtime as requested per business and operational needs.

Required

What Skills You Have

• Prior experience managing teams in a distribution warehouse environment
• Working knowledge of automated distribution and warehouse systems
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems
• Flexibility in hours to support multi-shift operations
• Effective collaboration and teamwork skillsli>
• Adept multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs and cross-train in at least 2 departments

Preferred

• 1-2 years of experience with Operations and Operational Support Systems (WMS, WCS, LMS)
• 1-2 years automated MHE and SQL experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and as a team for the achievement of customer satisfaction
• Ability to work under general supervision and use knowledge and experience to provide quality support to the user community