Distribution Supervisor - 12 hour PM shift - Opportunity for future advancement!
Belton, Missouri area
Salary up to 92K+ bonus potential and benefits day one of employment
Are you ready to accelerate your career? Eager for growth and new opportunities for advancement? Look no further! FOUR REASONS TO SAY YES⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
1️⃣ Proven Success: Bonuses have been paid out for 20 years, with last year’s payout at176% of the target.
2️⃣ Work with tenured staff:Your peers have anaverage tenure of 13 yearsof employment with the company
3️⃣ Mentorship & Career Growth: Gain valuable mentorship to help you advance to your next role with arecession-proof company.
4️⃣ Work-Life Balance: In this fast-paced, problem-solving supervisory role, you’ll work every other weekend, totaling only182 days per year.
A profitable, stable, employer is eager to hire their nextDistribution Supervisorfor their 12-hour night shift (6 p.m.-6 a.m.) to oversee the warehouse operations of the assigned shift. The Distribution Supervisor will report to a Warehouse Manager and will have up to 20 direct reports. The Distribution Supervisor is responsible for the following duties:
- Lead shipping and receiving initiatives for the shift
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to maximize safety, quality, delivery and cost initiatives
- Schedule and assign workforce based on production schedule and make adjustments throughout the shift as needed
- Meet daily, weekly and monthly requirements, metrics and goals
- Train, coach, mentor and evaluate the warehouse workforce
- Communicate with management on the status of shipping and receiving activities
- Troubleshoot shift issues that could be related to IT, maintenance, labeling, trucking, etc.
- Maintain manpower goals by working with staffing services and human resources to attract, recruit and interview talent
- Complete shift reports in the ERP and WMS system; communicate with incoming supervisors at shift change
- Lead staff training initiatives
- Complete nightly shift audits
- Handle hr issues, including approving hours and vacation and completing disciplinary actions
- Identify, initiate and maintain process improvements
- Other duties as directed by management
This position requires candidates to be on the manufacturing floor up to 50% of their day. Candidates should have excellent verbal communication skills, be energetic, have the ability to coach and mentor others, have good work history and enjoy floor presence. Problem-solving skills are required!Candidates should be eager for career growth and opportunity for future advancement.These are long-term, 12-hour shifts that require candidates to work every other Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights.Although rare, candidates should be willing to take off-shift calls as needed to answer any questions.PREMIER BENEFITS:Medical benefits are available day one of employment. Other benefits include paid holidays, vacation, tuition reimbursement,EXCELLENT 401K, profit sharing and bonus potential!Requirements for the Distribution Supervisor:
1. A Bachelor's degree is required; December 2024 and May 2025 graduates with relatable manufacturing coops and/or internships will be considered
2. A minimum of 1-5 years of warehouse or distribution supervision experience
3. Experience overseeing at least 10 individuals
4. Non-union supervision experience
5. If not already, willing to become forklift-certified
6. Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and OutlookSkills that are preferred, BUT NOT required:
1. Experience identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
2. Lean or Six Sigma certifications
3. ERP or WMS experience
4. Experience working in consumer products manufacturing
Why work for this organization:
➡️ Company supplies a diverse product line to multiple industries
➡️ EXCELLENT benefits, including 401K, profit sharing and bonus potential
➡️ No layoffs in the last 20 years
➡️ Fast-paced work environment, focused on continuous improvements and Lean initiatives
➡️ Opportunity for advancement into multiple facets of production
➡️ Recession proof company
➡️ Work with peers that have an average tenure of 13 years
Candidates are preferred to be local to the Belton, MO area. There is a conservative relocation program for premier candidates who meet the requirements and want to move to the area.
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Freqently Asked Questions
Night shift Distribution Supervisors in Grandview focus on coordinating up to 20 team members, emphasizing clear communication and real-time problem-solving to maintain shipping and receiving efficiency. Leadership skills combined with floor presence help ensure safety and productivity despite overnight challenges.
A Distribution Supervisor uniquely blends operational oversight with hands-on floor management, requiring expertise in scheduling, cross-functional coordination, and troubleshooting. Unlike broader managerial positions, they directly mentor staff and handle shift-specific challenges, often needing forklift certification and ERP system knowledge.
Distribution Supervisors can advance into roles like Distribution Manager or Operations Manager, especially within companies prioritizing continuous improvement and lean methodologies. Gaining certifications like Lean or Six Sigma and mastering ERP systems can accelerate upward mobility in the distribution sector.
Affinity Search fosters a stable, mentorship-driven environment where Distribution Supervisors engage with tenured staff and focus on continuous improvement. The company's recession-proof status and emphasis on work-life balance shape supervisors’ roles to be both challenging and supportive.
Affinity Search has consistently paid out bonuses above target levels, promoting high performance. Distribution Supervisors benefit from clear metrics and strong teamwork, backed by long-term company stability, which together drive bonus eligibility and reward operational excellence.
Distribution Supervisors in Grandview can expect salaries up to $92,000 annually, often supplemented by bonus potential and comprehensive benefits starting day one. This compensation package reflects the role’s leadership demands and the local market’s competitive wage standards.
While not always mandatory, Lean and Six Sigma certifications are valued in Belton’s distribution sector for driving process improvements. Forklift certification is often required, and familiarity with ERP or WMS systems can significantly enhance a supervisor’s candidacy locally.
Relocating to Grandview involves navigating a smaller labor pool with experienced warehouse personnel, but candidates benefit from a supportive community and conservative relocation programs. The region’s stable industrial base offers consistent demand but expects supervisors to adapt to 12-hour rotating shifts.
Affinity Search offers a combination of job security with no layoffs in 20 years, competitive bonuses, and a culture emphasizing mentorship. Their focus on work-life balance during 12-hour shifts makes them appealing for supervisors wanting career growth without sacrificing personal time.
A typical night involves overseeing shipping and receiving, adjusting workforce schedules as needed, and conducting shift audits. Supervisors spend significant time on the warehouse floor, coaching staff and resolving issues related to maintenance or logistics, ensuring goals for safety and delivery are met.
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