Senior-Level

Distribution Operations Supervisor

The distribution floor leader โ€” supervising warehouse teams to ensure efficient and accurate order fulfillment.

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Employment concentration ยท ~58 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Distribution Operations Supervisor

As Distribution Operations Supervisor, you lead warehouse teams in executing distribution activities. You supervise picking, packing, and shipping operations, manage team performance, ensure accuracy and productivity, and maintain safe operations.

Your days are operationally focused. You might conduct shift meetings, monitor operations metrics, direct work activities, coach team members, address operational issues, and ensure compliance with procedures. You keep the distribution floor running effectively.

The hardest part is balancing speed and accuracy while managing a team of hourly workers. Distribution Operations Supervisors who thrive are present on the floor, build strong teams, and drive consistent performance.

IndependenceAbove avg
SupportAbove avg
Working ConditionsAbove avg
RelationshipsModerate
AchievementModerate
RecognitionModerate
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Facility typeOperation focusVolume levelAutomationTeam structure
Distribution Operations Supervisor roles vary by facility and operation type. E-commerce fulfillment differs from wholesale distribution. The specific operations supervised (picking, packing, shipping) vary. Volume levels and automation affect workload. Team structures differ by facility.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape โ€” and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Distribution Operations Supervisors (SOC 11-9131.00), not just this title ยท BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape โ€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$81Kโ€“$109K
Salary Range
10th โ€“ 90th percentile
14K
U.S. Employment
-3.5%
10yr Growth
900
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 ยท BLS Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034

Skills & Requirements

Social PerceptivenessTime ManagementSpeakingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningCoordinationManagement of Personnel ResourcesCritical ThinkingMonitoringNegotiation
O*NET OnLine ยท Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) ยท BLS Employment Projections ยท O*NET OnLine
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