Outbound Shipping & Order Selection Supervisor

Lead the Pace of Outbound Excellence

You guide the 1:45 pm huddle, scan service-level dashboards, and walk the floor to ensure RF batteries are charged, zones are balanced, and drop-shipments are staged. By 7:30 pm, trucks are loading to plan; by 11:00 pm, they're rolling out on schedule—because you set the standard. As our Outbound Shipping & Order Selection Supervisor in Reno, NV, you orchestrate people, process, and equipment so every customer order leaves right and on time.

Role snapshot

• Location: Reno, NV (Customer Fulfillment Center)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 2:00 pm–11:00 pm
• Employment type: Full Time | Requisition ID: 21702 | Category: Warehouse/Distribution

What you'll do

• Direct daily workflow to maintain targeted service levels across outbound shipping and picking operations.
• Monitor departures to make sure delivery trucks leave on time and as scheduled, including drop-shipment loading.
• Oversee attendance, submit payroll details, and complete performance reviews for a large team.
• Lead and attend meetings focused on quality, throughput, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Verify equipment readiness for the next shift and reallocate work across zones to keep SLAs on track.
• Evaluate spend-a-day candidates on department procedures and monitor their progress.
• Operate basic and advanced warehouse vehicles and ensure others are licensed appropriately.
• Hold team huddles to improve communication and surface improvements; delegate through work team coaches to optimize flow.
• Carry out MSC supervisor responsibilities (hiring, termination, reviews, and associate development) in line with our code of conduct.
• Model safe work practices; support associate engagement in our Safety Culture and risk mitigation activities.
• Pick from bins, perform cycle counts, and maintain accurate data entry for department reporting.
• Maintain supplies for the department (e.g., RF batteries, order pickets, etc.).
• Pitch in on special projects and other duties as needed; associates may be temporarily re-assigned to other warehouse functions to meet customer needs.

What you'll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of merchandise selection experience.
• Previous supervisory experience required; warehouse leadership strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of general warehouse procedures, AS/400 systems, and RF gun devices.
• Ability to obtain an MSC license to operate distribution center vehicles within defined timeframes.

Physical demands

• Bend to retrieve product from floors and racks.
• Lift 25–50 lbs.
• Operate at heights up to 50 feet.
• Stand for extended periods.

Other requirements

• Position may require a valid state driver’s license.

Compensation

Compensation starting at $51,800 - $77,494 depending on candidate location and experience.

The salary range represented is based on similar roles in comparable industries, and the cost of labor in respective cities. Actual compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience, education requirements and peer pay equity. The Company reserves the right to modify the range as market conditions change.

This job posting will remain open for a minimum of 3 business days from the original posting date or longer as needed to fill the position.

Why MSC

For 80+ years, MSC Industrial Supply Co. has helped North American manufacturers thrive with more than 2 million metalworking and MRO products and innovative supply chain solutions. We live our Built to Make You Better promise—supporting customers and associates through trust, collaboration, and insight.

Benefits and belonging

We invest in your well-being with competitive pay, dynamic healthcare options, generous 401(k) and stock purchase programs, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off for holidays, vacation, and illness. Explore details: Your Future Benefits.

Join Associate Inclusion Circles—Women, Pride, Black, Generational, Veterans, HOLA, and Able—to connect, learn, and lead together.

Proficiencies

• Supervisory Experience
• Distribution Experience

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

At MSC, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and our associates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any category protected by applicable law. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process; applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.

To perform this job successfully an associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of knowledge, experience level and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position at this time.