Warehouse Distribution Supervisor: Lead Teams & Efficiency

McLane Company, Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

PTO from day 1

401(k) after 90 days

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Discount programs

Job summary

The McLane Company, Inc is seeking a Distribution Supervisor in Columbus, OH to lead a warehouse team, ensuring safety, productivity, and on-time deliveries. You will set schedules, train staff, and enforce policies while maintaining compliance with standards and procedures.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of warehouse experience, and comfort with Word/Excel; a bachelor’s degree is a plus. This is a full-time role with day shift and benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 years distribution warehouse experience.
• Experience leading large numbers of warehouse staff.
• Computer knowledge including Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and understand English

Responsibilities

• Direct and motivate teammates.
• Communicate company and division information to teammates.
• Listen, address and follow-up to teammate concerns, questions and problems.
• Facilitate communication within the warehouse leadership team and between division/warehouse leadership and teammates.
• Understand DC goals and standards, implement department procedures to meet those standards, and promote them to and gain buy-in and positive results from teammates.
• Ensure department and warehouse procedures will cut unnecessary costs, add value for customers, and improve morale.
• Ensure the work environment is maintained in a clean and safe manner.
• Supervise and manage daily work of department teammates.
• Create and maintain schedules and job assignments of department teammates.
• Maintain all departmental paperwork.
• Provide training as needed to maintain an efficient and knowledgeable workforce.
• Provide coaching/corrective action, training and development for teammates.
• Enforce all Distribution Center policies and issue coaching/corrective action as needed.
• Ensure adherence to proper operational and safety procedures.
• Be a visible and a vocal advocate for safety.
• Relieve other supervisor(s) during vacations.
• Comply with company work and safety rules.
• Be trained and certified to operate any required equipment within 30 days after hire.
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet changing needs, including early/late shifts and weekends.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organized

Safety awareness

Detail oriented

Training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The McLane Company, Inc is seeking a Distribution Supervisor in Columbus, OH to lead a warehouse team, ensuring safety, productivity, and on-time deliveries. You will set schedules, train staff, and enforce policies while maintaining compliance with standards and procedures.

Ideal candidates bring a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of warehouse experience, and comfort with Word/Excel; a bachelor’s degree is a plus. This is a full-time role with day shift and benefits from day one.