Distribution Supervisor | La Crosse | 2nd Shift
Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
Likely interview questions for this role
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About your past
Tell me about a process improvement project you led and how you measured the result.
What they are checking: Whether they can lead real change and show it worked with data.
How do you counsel a team member who keeps making stocking mistakes?
What they are checking: Whether they coach fairly and document, while helping the person improve.
Tell me about a time you had to work with clinical staff who were frustrated with supply service.
What they are checking: Whether they can rebuild trust with nursing and OR teams.
What would you do
You'd lead Distribution Aides, OR Core Techs and Supply Specialists on second shift. How would you plan priorities for a shift?
What they are checking: Whether they can organize a mixed team around what patient areas and the OR need first.
The OR is missing a supply needed for a case starting in 30 minutes. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they can solve urgent shortages fast and then fix the root cause.
Your team is short two people tonight. How do you cover the work?
What they are checking: Whether they can reprioritize and pitch in without letting critical areas go short.
About the work
How do you set and manage PAR levels so units don't run out but supplies don't pile up?
What they are checking: Whether they use usage data to set PARs and adjust them over time.
How do you keep track of expiring supplies in surgery inventory?
What they are checking: Whether they use rotation and regular checks so expired items never reach a patient.
How do you train new staff and keep competencies up to date?
What they are checking: Whether they have a plan for skills training and checking it.
How would you standardize the way supplies are stored across different units?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that standard layouts reduce errors and save staff time.
What reports or numbers would you look at weekly to know your area is running well?
What they are checking: Whether they manage with data like stockouts, fill rates and inventory value.
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