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Supervisor Distribution

Generac · Oshkosh, WI

Posted Aug 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to discipline or coach an employee whose performance wasn't meeting expectations. How did you handle the conversation?

comfort with progressive discipline and whether they lead with fairness rather than avoidance

Tell me about a time you had to get buyers or planners to move faster on an expedited PO. How did you make that happen without burning the relationship?

cross-functional influence without formal authority over those partners

Describe a continuous improvement project you led or were part of on a warehouse floor. What was the problem, what did you change, and how did you know it worked?

whether they can point to a real, measurable process change versus a vague improvement story

Tell me about a conflict between two team members or shifts that was affecting productivity. How did you step in?

ability to diffuse conflict directly instead of letting it fester

How have you developed someone on your team who wanted to grow into a bigger role? What did that look like day to day?

genuine investment in staff development versus a checkbox answer

Technical

Have you used SAP or a similar ERP system like Oracle, JD Edwards, or Dynamics? Tell me about how you used it for inventory or order processing.

hands-on familiarity with the specific systems the facility runs on

If cycle counts kept coming back off for a particular SKU, how would you go about figuring out what's actually happening?

root-cause thinking on inventory accuracy rather than jumping straight to blame

What KPIs would you track to know if your distribution operation is healthy, and what would make you dig deeper into one of them?

whether they think in terms of productivity, accuracy, and reliability metrics or just gut feel

Situational

Walk me through a day where your outbound shipments were at risk of missing on-time delivery. What did you do first, and how did it turn out?

whether the candidate prioritizes and communicates under time pressure rather than just reacting

Say your team is short-staffed for the day but order volume just spiked. Walk me through how you'd decide where to put people.

resource allocation judgment under real constraints

Tell me about a time you had to roll out a new process or a change to the way the team worked, and some people pushed back. What did you do?

change management skill and whether they bring people along versus mandate

If Quality flagged a recurring issue tied to how material was picked or packed, how would you work with them and with Purchasing to actually fix it, not just patch it?

cross-departmental problem-solving and ownership of root causes rather than passing blame

This role involves lifting up to 50 pounds alone and 100 with help, and being on your feet most of the shift. Any concerns about that, and how do you usually stay engaged on the floor rather than just managing from an office?

realistic expectations about the physical, hands-on nature of the supervisor role

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The full job description

As published by Generac.

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? JOB SUMMARY :   The Supervisor Distribution is responsible for the processing of material throughout the facility from receiving, put away, manifesting, picking, packing, shipping and loading for outbound shipment.  This includes oversight of cycle counting and processing transfer orders to and from other facilities or to external customers.  The distribution supervisor plays a key role in continuous improvement projects and assists in planning and executing changes to help improve overall distribution performance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :  •    Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience •    2 years of distribution and leadership experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :  •    Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP system (Oracle, JD Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office. •    Formal leadership or team development training.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES : 1) Manage and optimize daily warehousing operations including receiving, picking, packing, and shipping of materials. 2) Ensure timely material flow within the facility to facilitate meeting On-Time Delivery to customers and other facilities which may include working with internal partners such as plant buyers and planners to facilitate accurate and timely processing of expedited PO’s or special exceptions. 3) Selects, coaches and develops staff. Sets clear expectations to inspire and motivate the team. Manages performance-- recognizing achievement, providing feedback and administering progressive discipline when necessary. Staff development through education, training, coaching, mentoring and certification in the execution of improvement priorities and the achievement of key performance indicators including productivity, performance, reliability, and teamwork.   4) Develop, implement and monitor standard operating processes and strategies that enable distribution efficiency improvements.  Other Duties as assigned and the following :  •    Oversee inventory management and control, accuracy, and established inventory guidelines and procedures. •    Partner with Quality, Purchasing and Production to develop effective and efficient solutions to customer quality and delivery issues and to achieve objectives and KPIs •    May include high level communication between internal departments such as order entry, purchasing and production to ensure a high degree of customer satisfaction •    Lead and improve distribution best practices including possible use of Warehouse Management System and automation. •    Maintain appropriate staffing levels for daily order fulfillment balancing resource capacity to workload. •    Act as SAP Super User within functional area as assigned.   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :  •    Relationship Building and Earning Trust – Consistently follows through on team commitments, communicates, and demonstrates accountability.  Builds trust and sets the example for the team by being inclusive and fair.  •    Accountability – Remains outcome focused, holding the team accountable while removing barriers to success.   Plays to win by defining team objectives/scope and clear milestones. Keeps leadership apprised of progress and brings options/solutions for issues when elevated. •    Ask, Listen, and Follow Up – Actively listens, questions to help others understand, shows care/concern, and closes loop.  Drives action and alignment using coaching techniques, reinforces team's progress/development.  •    Inspire, Motivate and Recognize – Teaches others new tasks and is self- aware of strengths/developmental opportunities. Celebrates individual successes. •    Conflict Management and Resolution – Influences employees to collaborate and achieve goals as a group. Asks questions, remains unbiased and encourages unconventional suggestions. Diffuses conflict as it arises rather than avoiding it and focuses on solving the problem. •    Identify, Engage and Retain – Creates an open and honest work environment, providing others an opportunity to develop and grow.  •    Change Agent – Consistently optimistic about the ability to change in order to improve a product/service. Uses the voice of customer (VOC) to validate ideas.  Works well autonomously and in a team, leads change by promoting the value of transformation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS :  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools or controls; and talk and hear.  The employee is regularly required to walk; stoop; crouch; bend and reach above shoulders.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance, waist high, up to 10 feet away.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment including seasonal variation in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products. The employee must comply with the assigned location PPE requirements including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, appropriate gloves, clothing and shields for required tasks and closed toed or safety shoes as required by facility safety policies.     “We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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