Distribution Supervisor (Lean and Safety)

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

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Location: Richmond, VA

Shift: Monday-Friday, 6AM – 2:30PM

What you will do:

Manage and lead a team of hourly associates in a fast-paced warehouse team environment

Assist our wide range of clients with the needs and demands of their supply chains

Ensure acceptable levels of performance in assigned business unit by meeting or exceeding

productivity standards and cost control management

Ensure exceptional customer service by meeting key performance indicators (order fill rate accuracy, unannounced inspections, inventory accuracy, etc.) for assigned area of responsibility

Achieve performance goals through KPI monitoring, promote LEAN principles, and process improvement

Lead and maintain a clean, professional, and safe work environment. Meet or exceed SCLS corporate safety goals

Effectively communicate goals, expectations, areas for improvement, and successes to associates

Coach, train, and mentor associates allowing them the opportunity to grow and develop

Conduct annual performance reviews

Our ideal candidate will have…

2+ years of previous experience in a leadership role with a track record of implementing and managing change

Listening skills and strong abilities to collaborate, communicate and motivate others to accomplish goals

Demonstrated success in problem-solving and decision-making to overcome obstacles and maximize opportunities

Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment while focusing on exceeding operational goals

Strong organization and multi-tasking skills, agility, and ability to be cross-trained to do more where needed

High School Diploma/GED Required

It’s not required, but it would be even better if you have…

Bachelor’s Degree

Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement training and experience

Supply chain/logistics experience is a plus but not required

Technical savvy (intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job-specific software applications

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Benefits:

Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement

Annual bonus eligibility

401(k) match

Vacation and holiday pay

Employee assistance and identity theft protection

Career development and opportunity for internal promotions

Tuition reimbursement for further education

Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision here. View the E-Verify Posting here.

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.

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