Supervisor I - Shipping

O'Reilly Automotive; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

401k with employer contributions

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Wellbeing programs

Tuition assistance

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a Distribution Center Supervisor to lead daily operations, ensuring safe, accurate, and efficient movement of merchandise. You will supervise, train, and coach the DC team, manage workflows, and ensure compliance with safety standards and company procedures.

The role emphasizes leadership, productivity, and the ability to resolve operational issues in a fast-paced distribution environment. Strong experience with WMS/AS400 helps optimize processes and service levels.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and workflow to meet operational deadlines.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and general materials handling processes.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory systems, routing systems, or AS400 platforms.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily distribution center operations for supervised area to ensure operational efficiency.
• Oversee receiving, stocking, order processing, shipping, acquisitions, and cross dock functions.
• Lead, train, schedule, evaluate, and coach distribution center team members while promoting accountability and teamwork.
• Monitor departmental workflow and staffing levels to meet daily goals and productivity targets.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and DOT regulations as applicable.
• Oversee inbound/outbound merchandise processes to ensure accurate receiving, stocking, processing, and delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Warehouse operations

WMS/AS400 experience

Tools

WMS

AS400

Inventory systems

Routing systems

Job description

Compensation Pay Range:
$63,888.00 - $95,832.00 The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual, quarterly performance, or premiums may be paid in amounts ranging per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Supervise daily distribution center operations to ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient movement of merchandise while meeting productivity, inventory, and service goals. Lead, train, schedule, and develop team members across assigned distribution function. Ensure compliance with O'Reilly policies, operational procedures, and safety standards while supporting continuous improvement and overall distribution center performance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervise and coordinate daily distribution center operations for supervised area to ensure operational efficiency.
• Supervised areas include: receiving, stocking, order processing, shipping, acquisitions, and cross dock functions.
• Lead, train, schedule, evaluate, and coach distribution center team members while promoting accountability, productivity, and teamwork through O'Reilly culture.
• Monitor departmental workflow and staffing levels to ensure daily operational goals, delivery schedules, and productivity targets are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with O'Reilly operational procedures, safety standards, and DOT regulations if applicable.
• Oversee supervised area's role in inbound and outbound merchandise processes to ensure product is accurately received, stocked, processed, loaded, and delivered according to O'Reilly standards
• Coordinate with operations manager to maintain consistent workflow and resolve operational issues.
• Provide leadership by communicating distribution center expectations clearly, monitoring performance, and addressing opportunities for growth with team members.
• Conduct team meetings, safety discussions, and on-the-job training to reinforce operational procedures, safety expectations, and O'Reilly initiatives.
• Ensure all powered industrial equipment operators within supervised area are properly trained, certified, and operating equipment safely and effectively.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training new team members.
• Support departmental budgeting, payroll tracking, capital expenditure planning, and reporting activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while proactively identifying unsafe practices or conditions.
• Monitor key operational metrics within supervised area and implement process improvements to optimize workflow, increase efficiency, and improve service levels.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and workflow to meet operational deadlines.
• Knowledge of warehouse operations and general materials handling processes.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory systems, routing systems, or AS400 platforms.

Desired:

• Experience working with operational metrics, productivity expectations, and workflow management.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a distribution center, warehouse, transportation, or logistics environment.
• Completion of O'Reilly supervisor training programs.
• Proficiency in one or more additional languages.

O'Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O'Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

Total Compensation Package:

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

O'Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call 417-862-2674, ext. 68901, and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.

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