Supervisor Distribution Operations - 928

Giant Food; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Food is seeking a Distribution Team member to support ongoing operations, drive process improvements, ensure timely delivery, and keep products moving through the supply chain at our Jessup distribution facility.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent), 3–5 years in logistics/warehousing, knowledge of warehouse systems, budgeting, and strong communication and leadership abilities. On-site position with competitive benefits and union-influenced operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial skills.
• Must be able to take assignments in any warehouse/distribution center on any shift.

Responsibilities

• Grow Our People
• We care deeply about people, diversity, and developing talent.
• Obsess Over Customers
• Delight customers with products and experiences that support health and sustainability.
• Win Together
• Collaborate across boundaries to deliver on strategy and purpose.
• Operational Excellence
• Implement and evaluate plans and processes to achieve goals, minimize errors and damage.
• Coordinate efforts between shipping, receiving, inventory control, safety, and sanitation to maximize productivity.
• Monitor schedules to balance departments within the DC.
• Monitor for union organizing and report findings to leadership.
• Work with Security to ensure adherence to procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Category/Area of Expertise: Distribution

Job Requisition: 540880

Address: USA-MD-Jessup-8580 Old Dorsey Run Rd

Store Code: Whse-Managers (5149159)

Who is Giant & Why Join Us?

Born in the DMV, Giant Food has proudly served our communities for over 90 years. From our first store on Georgia Avenue to becoming the #1 grocer in the Baltimore-Washington area, we've stayed rooted in what matters most-our people and our neighborhoods. Today, we operate more than 160 stores across D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware, continuing our mission to be the most trusted and loved local food retailer.

At Giant, our purpose goes beyond the aisles. We actively partner with community organizations to enrich the lives of our neighbors and create meaningful impact where we live and work.

When you join Giant, you become part of a culture built on three core commitments: Grow, Care, and Belong.

We support your growth through tuition reimbursement, scholarships and grants, leadership development, career advancement opportunities, continuous learning, and access to financial resources like Market USA Credit Union.

We care for our associates with comprehensive healthcare, life insurance, paid parental leave, wellness programs, a 401(k) plan with up to a 5% company match (eligible positions), paid time off, employee assistance programs, and wellbeing resources that support you both on and off the job.

You’ll belong in an inclusive environment supported by Business Resource Groups, recognition programs, community outreach initiatives, and volunteer opportunities that connect you to the communities we serve.

Join our team and be part of a 90+ year legacy-because food makes us a grocery store, but our people make us GIANT.

Position Summary

Love solving problems and keeping operations running efficiently? Join our Distribution Team and drive process improvements, ensure timely delivery, and help keep products moving across our supply chain.

The primary purpose of this position is to support the department in meeting or exceeding the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of that department within a distribution facility. Assist Manager with the implementation of operational goals and monitoring performance against operating budget. Identify potential barriers to maximizing productivity and identify resources necessary to eliminate the barriers. Identify opportunities to improve productivity or resolve potential labor issues. Resolve union/collective bargaining agreement issues when applicable. Communicate union/collective bargaining agreement issues with leadership when applicable.

What You Will Do

• Grow Our People
• We care deeply about people, enjoy diversity and develop talent to get the best out of all of us
• Obsess Over Customers
• We delight our customers with innovative products and experiences that support a healthier future for people and planet
• Win Together
• We collaborate across boundaries to deliver on our strategy and purpose
• Operational Excellence
• Participate in implementing, and evaluating plans, work processes, systems and procedures to achieve goals, objectives, and work standards, including minimizing inaccuracy and scratches.
• Support the consistent application of all policies and procedures, in order to foster a positive work environment and a climate of teamwork.
• Ensure adherence to engineered labor standards.
• Contributes innovative and effective suggestions for improving work; provides resources and support for implementation of new ideas. Models a positive approach and sense of urgency when dealing with problems.
• Implementation and Execution
• Coordinates all efforts between the facility's shipping, receiving, inventory control, safety, and sanitation departments to ensure optimal facility service and productivity.
• Monitor all OJT, and schedules necessary to create consistency and balance between departments within the DC.
• Monitor warehouse for indications of union organizing and report findings to senior leadership.
• Work with Security to ensure adherence to established security procedures.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business Administration, Logistics or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in logistics, warehousing, and/or transportation, preferably within a retail organization.
• Knowledge of warehouse management systems; inventory control; shipping, receiving; productivity management systems, quality management; OSHA regulations; and state safety regulations. Sound knowledge of financial analysis and budgeting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated leadership and managerial skills that generate mutual respect and understanding; strong interpersonal, coaching, conflict management, process improvement and change management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to take assignments in any warehouse/distribution center on any shift.

Salary range is between $68,325.00 - $91,100.00