distribution supervisor, variable shift
3000 Espresso Way, PAPosted Jul 16, 2026
Now Brewing – distribution supervisor, variable shift! #tobeapartner
*This role will begin as a 2nd shift, 4pm-4am, Mon,Tues,Thurs,Fri, but may change, we are looking for a candidate who is flexible.
** A distribution supervisor is equivalent to area manager in industry
From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
This job contributes to Starbucks success by supervising day-to-day distribution operations to support defined people, quality, cost, and service objectives. Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles.
At the Distribution Center, we keep a vast array of Starbucks products flowing from suppliers to customers across the globe. This important work happens in an environment that values safety, teamwork, diversity & inclusion, and shared success.
As a distribution supervisor, you will…
* Model leadership behaviors that are grounded in Starbucks Mission and Values.
* Drive the engagement, development, and performance of all members of their team.
* Create and sustain a cohesive, positive, and clean work environment while ensuring compliance with established safety programs.
* Work cross functionally to ensure effective and timely communication of company, plant and department information to managers, peers, and own work team, including supervisors, leads and partners. Support all established plant and distribution goals and objectives. Apprise manager of team progress while removing reported and known obstacles and barriers.
* Timely and accurately complete and document time keeping for team members (e.g., time away from work, sick time) utilizing time keeping software.
* Work closely and professionally with internal and external partners.
* Facilitate change management in a high paced, evolving work environment that requires leaders to be nimble and versatile.
* Maintain partner training in accordance with company and governmental safety rules and standards.
* Monitor throughput, volume fluctuations and labor utilization to ensure smooth distribution operations. Ensure appropriate staffing to meet new business requirements and volume fluctuations.
* Monitor volume forecasts, labor metrics, and shift progress to support customer needs and ensure each delivery is dispatched on time and in full.
* Continuously improve safety, functionality and customer service levels provided to our customers using KAIZEN and LEAN methodologies and techniques.
* Complete tasks thoroughly and accurately to ensure customer needs are being met in a safe and healthy working environment.
* Demonstrate and understand safety as our core value and follow the key essentials to safety as set forth by our safety resolution; reinforce and coach others to do the same.
* Understand and follow established safety guidelines, consistently comply with all safety procedures (e.g. PPE, Lock Out Tag Out).
* Act as a safety change agent (e.g. CPR/First Aid certification; active engagement in safety committee, drive safety initiatives for department).
* Support food safety, legality, and quality programs.
* Maintain product quality through adherence to good manufacturing practices, Food Safety Preventative Controls, product specifications and quality procedures. Monitor and document quality measures using analytical tools.
* Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives and Starbucks Mission & Values.
We’d love to hear from people with:
* Distribution or supply chain (5 years)
* Supervision (2 years)
* Warehouse Management Systems (1 year)
* High School diploma/GED or 4 or more years of US military service
* Ability to apply knowledge of multidisciplinary business principles and...