Supervisor Distribution Center - 2nd Shift, Monday-Thursday

Kohl's; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohl's is seeking a Supervisor for its Distribution Center to oversee merchandise processing within the Fulfillment Network. You will manage multiple departments, ensure inventory accuracy, and collaborate with partners to maintain efficient service and staffing aligned with goals.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, and staff development in a fast-paced warehouse environment, with regular scheduling and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree required.
• Experience managing teams in a distribution warehouse.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and related systems.

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.
• Lead direct reports to achieve unit goals.
• Grow associate engagement with clear vision and open communication.
• Coach staff and provide performance feedback.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal communication

WMS/WCS/LMS knowledge

Flexibility in hours

Cross-functional collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree

Tools

WMS

WCS

LMS

SQL

Job description

Role Specific Information

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.

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.

What Skills You Have

Required

• 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 skills
• 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

Essential Functions

The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohls may revise this job description at any time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.

• Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the "What You'll Do" Section.
• Ability to comply with dress code requirements.
• Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation.
• Ability to operate and communicate on multiple frequency devices, handheld scanners, and other technology equipment as directed.
• Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company.
• Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others.
• Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
• Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
• Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units.
• Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner.
• Perform work in accordance with the Physical Requirements section.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and occasionally over 50 lbs. with a two person lift.
• Ability to climb, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, twist, reach, lift, grasp, push and pull on a frequent basis.
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift (at least 9 hours).
• Ability to visually verify information and locate and inspect merchandise.
• Ability to comply with health and safety standards.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to noise and moderate but varying temperatures
• Kohls uses Biometric equipment for various business purposes, which may include timekeeping, access, secure entry/exit, temperature/wellness screenings, or other business operations