Distribution Supervisor

# Distribution Supervisor HOUSTON - HOUSTON, TX 77040## Overview Salary Range $75,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary Position Type Full Time## Description The Distribution Supervisor is responsible for leading daily warehouse and fulfillment operations while supporting the Operations Manager in achieving safety, service, productivity, inventory, and operational goals.

This is a hands-on leadership position with responsibility across receiving, put-away, material movement, order fulfillment, picking and packing, shipping, transfer orders, inventory control, warehouse organization, safety, staffing, training, and associate performance.

The ideal candidate has previous experience directly supervising warehouse or fulfillment associates, managing daily labor and workflow, holding teams accountable to productivity and accuracy expectations, and using operational KPIs to drive performance.

As part of a new distribution facility, the Distribution Supervisor will also play a key role in startup and stabilization efforts by establishing effective processes, developing standard operating procedures, building a strong safety and training culture, and creating the operational foundation for long-term growth.
** What We're Looking For
*** Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a distribution center, fulfillment center, or high-volume warehouse operation.
* Directly led teams responsible for receiving, picking, packing, shipping, replenishment, inventory, and/or order fulfillment.
* Managed daily staffing and labor assignments based on order volume, backlog, inbound/outbound demand, and business priorities.
* Held warehouse associates accountable for productivity, quality, accuracy, attendance, safety, and performance expectations.
* Used warehouse KPIs and operational data to identify performance gaps and improve results.
* Experience coaching, training, developing, and managing the performance of warehouse associates.
* Strong floor leadership skills with the ability to remain actively engaged in operations throughout the shift.
* Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven distribution or fulfillment environment where customer orders must ship accurately and on time.
** Roles and Responsibilities
*** Provide direct, hands-on leadership for daily distribution center operations, including receiving, put-away, material movement, order picking, packing, shipping, transfers, replenishment, and inventory activities.
* Lead warehouse associates throughout the shift by setting clear expectations for safety, productivity, quality, accuracy, attendance, and customer service.
* Coordinate daily workflow and fulfillment priorities to ensure customer orders are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.
* Develop daily staffing and labor plans based on inbound volume, outbound demand, order backlog, staffing availability, and operational priorities.
* Reallocate labor and adjust priorities throughout the shift as volume and operating conditions change.
* Monitor individual and team productivity and provide real-time coaching and direction when performance is below expectations.
* Participate in the startup and stabilization of a new distribution facility by helping establish SOPs, warehouse organization, material flow, productivity expectations, safety standards, and associate training programs.
* Maintain accurate inventory records and transactions using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Net Suite, RF-Smart, and other applicable systems.
* Ensure receiving, transfer, shipping, and inventory transactions are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
* Support and enforce inventory control processes, including cycle counting, physical inventories, location accuracy, product returns, inventory adjustments, discrepancy investigations, and proper warehouse transaction discipline.
* Monitor warehouse productivity and operational KPIs, identify performance gaps, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency, quality, service, safety, and cost performance.
* Maintain warehouse organization, cleanliness, proper material flow, and effective space utilization throughout the facility.
* Assist with employee scheduling, attendance tracking, and labor planning to meet daily operational demands.
* Provide direct leadership to warehouse associates by setting expectations, monitoring performance, providing coaching and feedback, addressing attendance and performance issues, and partnering with the Operations Manager and Human…