Warehouse Supervisor - Day Shift

DRiV; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily Distribution Center operations, ensuring timely shipping and strict adherence to safety and quality standards. The role requires coordinating team activities, maintaining 5S practices, and driving continuous improvement across processes.

The successful candidate will implement training, manage shifts, and collaborate with the Operations Manager and HR to sustain team performance and safety excellence at the Smyrna facility.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; OR three years to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of experience in a supervisor role is required.
• Lean production/shipping and 5S experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads by example and reinforces safety practices while enforcing safety policies.
• Investigates accident/injury reports and near-misses; analyzes causes and prevents recurrence.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises team activities to meet shipping schedules; holds team accountable for performance.
• Supervises safety and standard operating procedures; coordinates resources to manage shipping abnormalities.
• Assists the Operations Manager in problem resolution related to shipping, SOPs, safety, and quality.
• Works on alternate shifts as required to support the distribution center.
• Leads CI efforts using continuous improvement tools; champions 5S and maintains standards.
• Participates in root cause analysis to identify problems and changes.
• Plans and implements training for multiple skills; provides timely feedback to team members.
• Maintains clear communication with Operations Manager and HR; supports team stability.
• Develops and monitors activities that foster teamwork and engagement; supports distribution processes and equipment.
• Evaluates hourly associates and provides feedback on performance and expectations.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Multi-shift distribution center

Lean production/5S

MS Office

SAP

Manhattan

English language

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Manhattan WMS

Job description

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.

Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way.

DRiV is the aftermarket business group of Tenneco - DRiV website

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees daily operations of the Distribution Center, including receiving, inventory management, and shipping. They work under the Operations Manager and supervise warehouse team members to ensure timely delivery of goods.

EssentialDuties And Responsibilities

EnvironmentalHealth & Safety Management:

• Leads by example and reinforces safety practices while enforcing Tenneco safety policies.
• Investigates reports and communicates all accidents, injuries, and/or illness and near misses. Analyzes & systematically resolves the problem & prevents its recurrence.
• Understands preventative measures and creates a safe and healthy environment by having the ability to identify potential emergency situations and reporting all incidents

OperationManagement

• Plans, coordinates, and supervises the activities of team members to meet shipping schedules and to hold them accountable for their performance.
• Supervises the team members in safety & standard operations, coordinating resources to manage shipping abnormalities promptly.
• Assists the Operations Manager in problem resolution relating to shipping, standard operating procedures, safety, and quality.
• Works on alternative shifts as required to provide additional support to the distribution center

Continuous Improvement

• Leads the team by applying continuous improvement tools to the warehouse area.
• Champions the 5S process and ensures standards are achieved/maintained & continue to improve.
• Serves on cross-functional teams as needed to support the distribution center’s CI initiatives
• Participates in root cause analysis to identify problems and recommend changes

Employee Development

• Plans & implements training of multiple skills for the team members. Provides timely and effective feedback to team members.
• Communicates frequently, ensuring stability in your team. Promptly report issues to the Operations Manager & the HR department if necessary.
• Develops supports and monitors activities that foster teamwork and engagement within the group.
• Assists in training employees on distribution processes and equipment
• Evaluates hourly associates and provides feedback regarding job performance and expectations in a timely manner

Skills & Experience

• Three years of experience in a supervisor role required
• Prior multi-shift distribution center experience preferred
• Understanding of lean production/shipping & 5S.
• Intermediate computer skills including MS Office software.
• Technical skills in logistics processes and methods to include flow, cost efficiencies, engineered standards, equipment, safety, and quality.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to prepare routine reports and correspondence.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Manhattan a plus
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to handle the pressure of deadlines, coupled with frequent interruptions
• Ability to interface with all levels of the organization in a professional manner

Education

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; OR three years to five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be exposed to heights up to 30 feet. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles and can be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold including climates consistent with outside weather conditions.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities