DC Supervisor

DC Supervisor – Tractor Supply Company

This position is responsible for leading and developing a team of hourly team members. It also establishes daily production goals and monitors performance to improve results within the assigned department.

• Provide visible leadership and drive a motivated, positive, productive workforce to ensure safety and quality standards are met.
• Establish daily production goals and monitor intraday performance to achieve these goals.
• Participate in root‑cause analysis to identify problems and seek out opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Identify, coach and develop team members through training, performance reviews, coaching, support and delegation as appropriate for their development level.
• Observe team member activities and work methods to recommend areas of opportunity.
• Prepare and plan daily, weekly, and monthly actions to prioritize steps, set timelines, and allocate resources necessary to accomplish departmental objectives.
• Communicate policies to team members and act as the primary information source, maintaining compliance, consistency, and taking corrective action when needed.
• Coordinate and monitor production standards, and develop programs to improve operational throughput.
• Assist in training team members on distribution processes and equipment.
• May lead or serve on cross‑functional teams to develop network best practices focused on process improvement and leadership development.

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years in multi‑shift distribution center experience.

Education: Some college is preferred. Combination of education and experience will be considered.

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of 15 to 60 team members.
• Ability to lead and develop people utilizing excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships at various levels and influence decisions.
• Working knowledge of logistics processes and methods, including flow, cost efficiencies, MHE equipment, safety and quality.
• Analytical skills to include problem identification and resolution.
• Working knowledge of a Windows‑based computer environment with ability to develop and communicate reporting.
• Working knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS) and labor management systems.
• Flexibility and willingness to change direction and focus as business needs dictate.
• Ability to work any shift and/or department as required.
• Work additional hours and/or days as needed to ensure departmental objectives are accomplished, especially during high‑volume periods.

• Duties include frequent alternate standing, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting throughout the shift.
• Required to work in a physical environment subject to temperature extremes, movement of mobile and fixed equipment, possible exposure to hazardous products, dust, and other warehouse conditions.

• Essential stamina and ability to move quickly and safely throughout the distribution center and outdoor areas.
• Ability to operate equipment efficiently, safely, properly, and accurately; provide highest level of customer service.
• Move and transfer merchandise weighing up to 50–75 pounds throughout the distribution center.
• Frequently lift or reach merchandise overhead.
• Stand, kneel, twist, crouch, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders for up to 12 hours.
• Move throughout the distribution center entire shift.
• Safely access all areas, including stairs and all levels/floors.
• Operate equipment necessary (e.g., dolly, hand truck, MHE, battery changer, computer).
• Push and pull merchandise up to 2,000 pounds using proper MHE.
• Read, write, and count accurately for all documentation.
• Use strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Process information safely according to OSHA rules.
• Complete all required training and certification.
• Drive or operate a vehicle for business needs.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/her supervisor.

At Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply, our team members are the heart of our success. Their dedication, passion, and hard work drive everything we do, and we are committed to supporting them with a comprehensive and accessible total reward package. We offer medical, dental, vision coverage, company‑paid life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and family planning resources such as adoption and surrogacy assistance for all full‑time and part‑time members.

• Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Retail