Distribution Center Supervisor

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Mount Vernon, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Mount Vernon, IL

5,001-10,000 employees

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

The Distribution Center Supervisor at Walgreens is responsible for supervising and coordinating activities within a designated functional area of the distribution center. This role involves monitoring productivity and performance metrics, ensuring compliance with safety programs, and fostering a positive work environment. The supervisor will mentor team members, manage performance, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a group of Team Members in a designated functional area in the Distribution Center.
• Monitors team members' productivity and work quality, managing performance using available tools.
• Mentors team members through on-the-job training and collaborates on new team member orientation.
• Conducts Management by Walking Around (MBWA) to ensure safety and address team member concerns.
• Establishes and cultivates morale and engagement of team members, encouraging participation in workplace activities.
• Enters daily performance forecasts into productivity reports and updates system applications for proper operation.
• Ensures compliance with all Centers of Excellence SOP's for applicable functional areas.
• Advocates for continuous improvement culture, particularly LEAN initiatives.
• Measures performance compliance and directs appropriate actions to maintain performance levels.
• Maintains required records for team members, equipment, and KPIs under their responsibility.
• Participates in administrative activities, including defining resource needs and managing staffing.
• Handles team member concerns, including reporting and disciplinary processes.
• Promotes a safe environment and complies with safety regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year experience in collaborating/leading team projects OR High School/GED and at least 4 years' experience in collaborating/leading team projects OR High School/GED and United States Armed Forces or equivalent experience demonstrating leadership skills.
• At least 1 year of experience assisting management with work assignments and managerial tasks.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite.
• Willing to work any shift.
• Experience in identifying operational issues and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships within a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree and at least 1 year experience working in a distribution center/production environment.
• Experience in indirect management of team members, including coaching and mentoring.
• Intermediate to Advanced Experience using Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience working with SPC tracking, AS400, Sort View, or ISS.
• Experience in distribution, warehousing, or logistics.
• Experience analyzing operational reports.
• Experience in LEAN manufacturing or logistics environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement