Supervisor - Distribution Center
Summary: Location: Los Angeles, CA Duration: 6 Months Responsibilities: Supervise daily parts and inventory operations, including team scheduling, work orders, procurement, receiving, and material distribution. Lead, train, and mentor team members to promote operational excellence, safety awareness, and customer satisfaction. Create, maintain, and improve processes to ensure materials and parts are readily available for repair and preventative maintenance operations. Evaluate vendor quotes and performance; negotiate purchases and monitor contract compliance to ensure best value and adherence to standards. Verify incoming materials, part numbers, and documentation; resolve discrepancies such as damaged or incorrect shipments. Maintain accurate inventory records within the CMMS system, ensuring timely data entry and reconciliation. Support operational managers by analyzing material usage trends, tracking KPIs, and developing reports to improve performance and reduce downtime. Promote a culture of safety through daily leadership, participation in inspections, and adherence to company safety programs and training. Participate in shift handovers, team briefings, performance reviews, recruiting, and operational meetings. Operate and oversee the safe use of company vehicles, forklifts, and material handling equipment as required. Requirements: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Valid Driver’s License. 2 years of experience in material purchasing, inventory control, or maintenance support. 1–3 years of supervisory or team lead experience in an operational or maintenance environment. Ability to obtain and maintain an airport security badge. Availability to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by operational needs. Preferred Skills: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, industrial, or business-related field. Experience in airport operations, airline ground support, or facility maintenance. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and CMMS or maintenance tracking systems. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, parts diagrams, and technical documentation. Physical Demands: Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and communicate clearly. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in airport operations areas, including warehouses, maintenance shops, and baggage system enclosures. Exposure to moving mechanical parts, aircraft operations, weather conditions, fumes, and vibration. Noise level is typically loud, requiring adherence to all safety and PPE requirements.
