Distribution Supervisor

Littelfuse (NASDAQ: LFUS) is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company shaping solutions for the safe and efficient transfer of electrical energy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA, we serve customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics markets worldwide. With approximately 16,000 employees we design and manufacture innovative technologies that support electrification, energy efficiency, and advanced automation. Our global reach is matched by a culture that empowers innovation and long-term growth. Guided by our principles We Care, We Succeed With Our Customers, and We Own the Outcome, we work collaboratively, think boldly, and deliver solutions that move industries forward.

The Distribution Supervisor will plan, coordinate, and oversee the preparation and shipment of customer orders in accordance with the production schedule and established shipping cut-off times. Ensure material accuracy, proper packaging, labeling, and system record integrity within the assigned scope. Manage shift personnel and maintain a safe, organized, and fully traceable operation, coordinating with Warehouse, Planning, Logistics/Traffic, and Quality teams to resolve deviations. Follow up on Customer Service Representative (CSR) requests and requirements.

About your job:

- Plan Compliance (30%)
Execute the daily and weekly shipping plan; allocate workload by shift while adhering to authorized priorities and established shipping cut-off times. Monitor open orders and proactively escalate at-risk shipments. Respond to Customer Service Representative (CSR) requests through established communication channels.

- Workforce Management (Pickers and Packers) (25%)
Assign personnel based on volume and capacity requirements; ensure adequate staffing coverage and smooth shift handovers. Monitor productivity and overtime in accordance with approved guidelines. Maintain training records by employee and process, verify competency, and schedule refresher training as needed. Address performance issues and policy violations in alignment with Human Resources policies.

- Accuracy and Traceability (20%)
Verify part number, quantity, lot number (when applicable), labeling, packaging, and destination against customer orders and delivery documentation. Ensure proper material identification and staging location accuracy; investigate discrepancies in coordination with Inventory Control. Create or validate deliveries and other assigned transactions in SAP. Prevent physical material movements without proper system transactions.

- Safety and Operational Standards (15%)
Ensure compliance with 6S standards, maintain clear aisles and loading areas, enforce safe material handling practices, and ensure equipment is operated only by authorized personnel. Verify adherence to picking, packing, and loading procedures. Report incidents promptly and stop unsafe activities or shipments with identified discrepancies.

- Coordination and Continuous Improvement (10%)
Resolve operational deviations in collaboration with Warehouse, Planning, Logistics/Traffic, and Quality teams. Analyze root causes of errors and delays, follow through on corrective actions, and implement measures to prevent recurrence. Recommend improvements to workflow, capacity utilization, and resource allocation, while reducing rework and avoidable costs within the scope of responsibility.

About you:

- Experience: 2–3 years of experience in packing, shipping, warehouse, or distribution operations.

- Supervisory Experience: Proven experience leading and supervising hourly/operational personnel.

- Systems: Working knowledge of SAP (deliveries and inventory transactions), Excel, and operational performance metrics/KPIs.

- Tools: Experience using barcode scanners and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is preferred.

- Leadership: Ability to coordinate activities and ensure achievement of shift objectives.

- Communication: Effective collaboration and communication with both operational and administrative teams.

- Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and root cause analysis skills.

- English: Intermediate level proficiency with the ability to understand and work with emails, reports, and operational documentation.

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At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development. Guided by our culture principles, our teams work together to deliver value for customers and make a positive impact in the communities where we operate. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to grow and contribute. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, performance-based incentives, flexible work arrangements, and development opportunities.