Distribution Center Supervisor

Company Overview Firestone Airide, specializes in air spring manufacturing and technology with a history of more than 80 years of research and development on technologically advanced air springs for the global marketplace. Firestone engineers air springs and related products for commercial trucks and trailers, cars, sport utility vehicles, light trucks, mini vans, motor homes, buses, agricultural equipment, rail and industrial applications. Job Category Supply Chain & Procurement Position Summary The Distribution Center Supervisor leads day-to-day warehouse operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity (SQDCP) objectives. This role directs hourly teammates across receiving, put-away, picking, packing, labeling, staging, and shipping; ensures accurate SAP transactions and inventory integrity; and supports on-time, error-free delivery to aftermarket, commercial vehicle, and automotive OEM customers. The Supervisor serves as the primary floor leader, partners closely with the DC Manager and cross-functional teams, and drives a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Safety and Environmental Promote and model a positive, accountable safety culture; ensure teammates follow all safety rules, PPE requirements, and safe work practices. Conduct and document safety observations, job safety analysis (JSA) reviews, and PPE assessments. Ensure powered industrial truck (forklift) operators are trained, certified, and complete pre-shift inspections. Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; implement and verify corrective actions. Maintain emergency preparedness, including evacuation routes, fire extinguisher access, and clear aisles, and support drills such as Disaster Day exercises. Support environmental management system requirements, including waste segregation, recycling, and ISO 14001 compliance. Leadership and Teammate Development Supervise, schedule, and assign work to hourly teammates and Team Leads to meet daily shipping and receiving requirements. Lead daily start-up and tier meetings to communicate priorities, safety topics, performance results, and customer requirements. Train, coach, and cross-train teammates using standard work and point-of-use work instructions; maintain training records and skills matrices. Identify and develop high-potential teammates and Team Lead candidates, including use of available learning resources such as LinkedIn Learning. Administer attendance, timekeeping, and work rules fairly and consistently; address performance and conduct issues in partnership with Human Resources. Participate in hiring, onboarding, and individual improvement plan (IIP) reviews for direct reports. Warehouse Operations Direct receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, billing, staging, loading, and shipping activities. Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to meet customer schedules, carrier pickups, and automotive delivery windows. Ensure correct customer-specific packaging, returnable containers, pallet build, stacking, and load securement to prevent damage and pallet collapse. Verify accurate shipping labels, packing lists, bills of lading, and advance ship notices (ASN) before product leaves the dock. Manage dock and staging areas to maintain organization, traceability, and proper label placement. Balance labor and equipment to respond to volume peaks, expedites, specials, and OE, commercial vehicle, automotive, and international orders. Maintain warehouse equipment and facilities in good working condition and coordinate repairs with maintenance. Inventory Control and SAP Ensure accurate and timely SAP transactions, including goods receipts, transfer orders, handling units, deliveries, and goods issues. Lead the cycle count program; research and resolve inventory discrepancies and process inventory adjustments according to financial controls. Maintain FIFO, bin location accuracy, and barcode labeling of storage locations. Tra…

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