Distribution Supervisor

Job Title: Distribution Supervisor Job Description

As a Distribution Supervisor, you will be responsible for coordinating daily activities to ensure desired results in productivity, teamwork, safety, quality, and job knowledge. You will oversee all aspects of the distribution center to ensure products are processed and delivered accurately and promptly. In this role, you will provide day-to-day direction and development to hourly staff, conduct performance appraisals, and collaborate across departments to drive optimal productivity.

Responsibilities

• Identify and coordinate daily activities to achieve productivity, teamwork, safety, quality, and job knowledge goals.

• Oversee all aspects of the distribution center to ensure accurate and timely product processing and delivery.

• Provide day-to-day direction and development to hourly staff, including coaching, counseling, career development, and corrective actions.

• Conduct annual performance appraisals and provide ongoing feedback on overall performance.

• Interview and hire new employees.

• Collaborate across departments to drive optimal productivity.

• Analyze business and performance trends to develop solutions, programs, and policies.

• Foster an environment where diverse backgrounds are respected and valued.

• Respond to employee needs with professionalism, respect, and consideration.

• Manage difficult employee situations in a professional manner.

Essential Skills

• Experience in warehouse distribution, supervision, and warehouse management.

• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.

• 4-6 years of warehouse experience.

• 1-3 years of experience as a lead or supervisor.

• Ability to read, write, and identify colors, sizes, quantities, labels, and SKU information.

• Demonstrated ability to follow directions and adapt to changing priorities.

• Sound and accurate judgment.

• Flexibility and ability to quickly adapt to changes in the work environment.

• Accuracy and thoroughness in monitoring work to ensure quality.

• Strong conflict management, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-directed and motivated with initiative to identify and anticipate department needs.

• Ability to work in a high-demand, high-volume environment while meeting deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and within a team.

• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Why Work Here?

We offer an attractive benefits package that includes an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a 401k plan with company matching. Enjoy paid time off, including 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off. Additional benefits include life insurance, short/long-term disability coverage, paid maternity/paternity leave, and pet insurance. Our work environment is supportive, inclusive, and respects diverse backgrounds.

Work Environment

This position is based in a brand-new distribution center outfitted with automated robotic technology. The environment is fast-paced and requires constant alertness. You may need to lift or move up to 60 lbs, bend, twist, and pull. Operating powered equipment may be necessary, and you might be required to wear a headset and PPE, such as a protective harness, while operating equipment. The noise level is moderate, and you will work near conveyor systems and moving parts. Steel toe boots and hard hats are not required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Ashland, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 152 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle Life insurance Short/long-term disability coverage Paid maternity/paternity leave Pet insurance

Candidates will be working in a brand-new distribution center. Their flagship DC, outfitted with automated robotic technology. NO steel toe boots or hard hats required.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ashland,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.