Supervisor, Distribution Center

Posted Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.

Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®.

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Job Summary :

Responsible for supervising material handlers, equipment operators, team leaders, and others in a manner that will maximize order flow, inventory accuracy, and processing standards.

Essential Functions
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• Supports daily distribution demands in receiving, order processing, and/or shipping by assisting with resource allocation, workflow organization and order prioritization
• Monitors workflow, space and supply constraints. Offers suggestions and implementation processes that will ensure efficient flow pf product through area(s) of responsibility
• Maintains accurate operational and inventory reports as required/requested by the management team
• Direct associates and their work activities to ensure optimum efficiency within the defined scope of operation
• Monitors associate performance daily and communicates information regarding goals, responsibilities, policies, procedures and areas for improvement. Responsible for initiating corrective action as needed
• Maintains teams work schedule, associate time-off requests, attendance and timekeeping records, and approves time for payroll processing for all associates within their scope of responsibility
• Ensures safety and housekeeping duties are followed in assigned areas
• Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Education and Experience
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High School Diploma + Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or University degree

Knowledge requirement(s):

Technical, Professional, and Global Business Knowledge: Basic knowledge may be acquired through specific courses, self-study, relevant experience, or lengthy on-the-job training.
Analytical Reasoning and Problem Solving:

Utilize information from several sources into familiar areas with some need for analysis. Problems are somewhat variable, but solutions are generally based on established practice

Responsibility for Planning and Organizing:

Involves organizing most aspects of own work according to pre-established deadlines and priorities. Must occasionally modify own work priorities. Limited planning is required.

Internal / External Communication:

Providing explanations or answering questions requiring the interpretation of information.

Responsibility and Impact of Decisions:

Limited freedom to make decisions. Decisions have a limited impact on other job functions. There is little or no consequence of decisions in relation to other work processes or functions within the organization.

Responsibility for Staff Guidance:

Required to provide guidance to others or regularly train or act as a resource to employees.
Responsibility for Supervision: Required to supervise 8 or more employees.
Responsibility for Change Management: Required to regularly adapt to frequent changes impacting own work.
Concentration and Attention: The work requires occasional short periods of high concentration and attention, e.g. up to 25% of the time.
Working Conditions: Significant exposure to one disagreeable condition; or occasional exposure to several disagreeable conditions or to one very disagreeable condition.
Physical Requirements: Light physical effort such as standing or walking for long periods, lifting and carrying lightweight items, working in positions which cause…