The Container Store

Distribution Supervisor

Job Locations US-TX-Coppell
Location Name
DC Store Replenishment
Department
Logistics and Distribution

Overview

The Distribution Center Supervisor position is responsible for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of our Distribution Center facility.  This position is responsible for partnering with the Management team to ensure operational and financial objectives are met, as well as managing values and attitudes of the employees. They will also identify and develop strong leaders who will contribute to our company’s growth. The shift for this position is Monday - Friday.  

 

What We Stand For  

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business. 

 

Responsibilities

  • Communicates expectations and effectively evaluates the distribution operations performance and objectives
  • Provides a partnership with the Manager to ensure the development of each employee's needs, goals and aspirations
  • Leads the effort to communicate goals and ensures these goals are understood by the staff including overall company goals, daily boards and any other seasonal objectives for the department
  • Ensures all safety policies and procedures are followed by the entire staff
  • Stays current and evaluates all company and store-specific reporting and metrics, applies that knowledge to drive the daily operations and affect positive change in the Distribution Center
  • Stays current and knowledgeable on operational procedures in their home department
  • Assists in daily operations as well as operates equipment as needed
  • Contributes to a clean and safe Distribution Center
  • Stays current with all company initiatives and directives (operations, training, logistics, staff development, etc.) 
  • Manages time to successfully balance administrative responsibilities and floor time
  • Works to create schedules, time edits and remains mindful of the payroll expense plan while working in collaboration with other Managers and Supervisors
  • Checks voicemail and email on a scheduled basis while keeping the priority on spending time on the floor with employees
  • Is committed to timely communication and works with employees to do the same
  • Conducts timely and objective performance reviews
  • Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
  • Contributes to a clean and safe Distribution Center

 

The Benefits of Working Here

 

Our benefits exemplify our commitment to ensuring employees and their families are well taken care of, safe and secure.  Some of our benefits include:

  • Competitive Pay
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
  • Discount: 50% on elfa, 40% on Merchandise and Gift Cards, 30% on Installation
  • Paid Time Off plus Holidays
  • 401(k) plan & Company Match
  • Employee First Fund: providing grants to employees experiencing unforeseen emergencies

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years supervisor experience preferred
  • Automation, LM and WMS experience preferred
  • Experience managing others including career development, directing and evaluating work
  • Ability to pass background checks and investigations due to foreign, federal, state and local regulations; based on position responsibility and sensitivity, periodic check and reinvestigations may be performed
  • Is committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs
  • Knowledge of industry business and passion for following trends in the industry
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization
  • Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects of the day or week
  • Based in Dallas/Ft. Worth area 
  • Must be at least 18 years of age

 

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment.  

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

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