Supervisor Distribution Operations - 928

ADUSA Corporate Support; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Giant Food in Jessup, MD is seeking a Distribution Manager to help keep our supply chain running smoothly. You will drive process improvements, ensure timely delivery, and keep products moving across our distribution center operations.

In this role you will support KPI achievement and budget targets, assist management with planning, monitor performance, and coordinate shipping, receiving, inventory control, safety, and sanitation across the DC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or logistics, or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years in logistics, warehousing or transportation, preferably retail.
• Knowledge of warehouse systems, inventory control, and shipping/receiving.
• Strong written and verbal communication; leadership and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work across shifts in multiple warehouses.

Responsibilities

• Support the department in meeting KPIs and operating budget.
• Assist Manager with goals and performance monitoring.
• Identify barriers to productivity and allocate resources.
• Ensure adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate shipping, receiving, inventory control across the DC.
• Monitor schedules and balance workload between departments.
• Observe and report any union-organizing indicators.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Process Improvement

Change Management

Time Management

Coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration / Logistics

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Inventory Control

Shipping/Receiving

Productivity Management Systems

Quality Management

OSHA Regulations

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.

Position Summary:

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