Distribution Supervisor

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.

About Littelfuse

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Experience: 2–3 years of experience in packing, shipping, warehouse, or distribution operations.
• Proven experience leading and supervising hourly/operational personnel.
• Working knowledge of SAP (deliveries and inventory transactions), Excel, and operational performance metrics/KPIs.
• Experience using barcode scanners and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate activities and ensure achievement of shift objectives.
• Effective collaboration and communication with both operational and administrative teams.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and root cause analysis skills.
• Intermediate level proficiency with the ability to understand and work with emails, reports, and operational documentation. #LI-VPGM At Littelfuse, we support employee growth and development.

Benefits

• 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.