Supervisor Distribution Center - Inventory Control

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Summary

Ashley Furniture is seeking an Operations Supervisor - Distribution for 1st Shift (Sunday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.). This role leads frontline distribution associates, drives daily warehouse operations, and ensures a safe, efficient, and inclusive work environment. The Operations Supervisor is responsible for staffing, workflow, performance metrics, and communication between leadership and the floor, creating a culture where safety, accountability, and operational excellence work hand in hand.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead from the front by coaching and guiding a diverse team of frontline associates.

• Set clear expectations and foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and inclusion.

• Provide regular feedback, coaching, and support to improve individual and team performance.

Operational Execution

• Own the distribution floor by driving daily operations with precision and purpose.

• Oversee staffing, workflow, and resource allocation to meet productivity and service goals.

• Troubleshoot operational issues in real time and implement effective solutions.

Safety & Compliance

• Champion a safety-first mindset and ensure safety protocols are consistently followed.

• Reinforce safety standards through training, observation, and corrective actions.

• Support a culture where safety practices are lived, not just documented.

Performance Management & Reporting

• Monitor key operational metrics and analyze performance trends.

• Turn insights into action by implementing improvements based on data and observations.

• Prepare and communicate reports that reflect current performance and future needs.

Communication & Engagement

• Maintain strong communication between leadership and frontline associates.

• Share updates, priorities, and expectations to ensure alignment across the team.

• Build trust and transparency through regular huddles, meetings, and floor presence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (preferred).

• 1+ years in a leadership role within operations, logistics, or supply chain.

• Experience in distribution or warehouse environments strongly preferred.

• Strong planning, organizational, and team development skills.

Additional Qualifications, preferred

• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, high-volume distribution or manufacturing environment.

• Familiarity with warehouse management systems and basic reporting tools.

Work Environment

This position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The fast-paced environment involves time-sensitive and safety sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs. This position is classified as safety-sensitive; therefore, successful completion of a drug screening is required as a condition of employment.

Pay: $23-$25 DOE

Benefits We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values:

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.
• Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.
• Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.
• Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.
• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

Learn More

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates, only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Notice to Search Firms: We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral, or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries.

Please note this position may not be eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future, as applicable to the posting.