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Supervisor Distribution Center

Kohl's

Ottawa, ILJob$60–89K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$60–89K/yr
Location
Ottawa, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Supervisor, Distribution Center supports retail operations by managing merchandise processing across the Fulfillment Network. The role oversees department workflows, staffing, productivity, inventory accuracy, safety, and service levels, while leading and developing associates through communication, coaching, and performance feedback. The position works the second shift Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Team Management, requiredAutomated Distribution Systems, requiredWarehouse Systems, requiredInterpersonal Communication, requiredWarehouse Management Systems, requiredCollaboration, requiredTeamwork, requiredMultitasking, requiredOperations Support Systems, nice to haveWarehouse Control Systems, nice to haveLabor Management Systems, nice to haveAutomated Material Handling Equipment, nice to haveSQL, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveWorking Under Pressure, nice to haveCustomer Satisfaction, nice to haveUser Support, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Advanced Degree, required1+ Years Operations Experience, nice to have1+ Years Automated MHE Experience, nice to have1+ Years SQL Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Shift: 2nd Shift (Monday through Thursday 4pm-2am)

About the Role

As a Supervisor, Distribution Center, you will support retail operations by managing the day-to-day execution of merchandise processing through the Fulfillment Network.

What You’ll Do

  • Manage the workflow of several departments in conjunction with individual department supervisors

  • Develop and maintain accuracy standards to ensure unit inventory integrity

  • Align with business partners to resolve issues and ensure efficient service

  • Ensure dynamic staffing to meet company goals

  • Effectively manage staff to meet productivity and cost goals

  • Monitor safety and accident incident reports to reduce lost time and ensure performance best practices

  • Evaluate and track level of service and accuracy standards

  • Lead direct reports to achieve unit goals

  • Increase associate engagement by developing and communicating a clear vision

  • Maintain open communication, set clear objectives and remove barriers

  • Develop an effective staff through coaching and performance feedback

  • Follow all company, state, local and OSHA safety rules, policies and regulations to promote a safe work environment; promptly report any potential violations to the appropriate supervisor/manager

  • Comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines, including those related to accuracy and productivity

  • Maintain regular and acceptable attendance as set by the company and comply with dress code requirements

  • Maintain a flexible work schedule and adhere to the requirement of working any designated shift and overtime as requested per business and operational needs.

What Skills You Have

Required

  • Prior experience managing teams in a distribution warehouse environment

  • Working knowledge of automated distribution and warehouse systems

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills

  • Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems

  • Flexibility in hours to support multi-shift operations

  • Effective collaboration and teamwork skills

  • Adept multi-tasking abilities

  • Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs and cross-train in at least 2 departments

Preferred

  • 1-2 years of experience with Operations and Operational Support Systems (WMS, WCS, LMS)

  • 1-2 years automated MHE and SQL experience

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to work well under pressure and as a team for the achievement of customer satisfaction

  • Ability to work under general supervision and use knowledge and experience to provide quality support to the user community

Pay Range: $59,500.00 - $89,300.00

Kohl’s offers a variety of benefits to associates depending on full-time/part-time status and work hours, including: WORK LIFE BALANCE (PTO, Vacation Buy Program, Parental Leave), HEALTH & WELLNESS (Medical, Dental, Vision and other short and long term disability programs, Emergency health and wellness programs such as Accident Protection Plans, Critical Illness Plans and more), SAVINGS & RETIREMENT BENEFITS (401k, Flexible Spending Accounts and associate discount programs with Kohl’s partners), INSURANCE PROGRAMS (Life Insurance for you, your family or your pet, as well as other protection programs), and LIFE EVENTS (Legal and adoption assistance benefits).

How this job compares

Set against the 1,803 open Warehouse Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$60–89K/yr
  • Illinois median$62–86K/yr37 salary ranges
  • US median$67–81K/yr433 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $74K, is close to the Illinois median midpoint ($74K) — in the middle half of Warehouse Supervisor salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 90 open Warehouse Supervisor jobs in Illinois and 1,803 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Warehouse Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 785 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 28 of the 1,803 open Warehouse Supervisor jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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