Distribution Facility Supervisor

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission is to recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Role summary

Leads the building’s support functions so operations run securely and compliantly. The Facility Supervisor reports to the Senior Program Manager with a dotted line to the business-unit leader and directs IT & Systems Support, Safety & Security, Quality, Admin, Finance Analyst and Warehouse Analyst roles. Russell Neil holds this role for REV1 and RMAF1; the REV2 seat will be hired for the new building.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise the building’s IT, Safety & Security, Quality, Admin and analyst staff.
• Own facility readiness: access control, CCTV coverage, maintenance and vendor coordination.
• Keep security, safety and quality programs documented and audit-ready.
• Partner with Operations Managers on process changes, layouts and equipment needs.
• Plan support staffing; hire, coach and evaluate EI support staff.
• Coordinate contract facility roles (CCTV Monitors, Facility Coordinators, Porters) with KP Staffing / Ascend.
• Lead incident response and corrective-action follow-up with the unit leader.
• Report facility and support performance and risks to the Senior Program Manager.

Program specifics

• REV2: stand up support functions, access control and CCTV for the new building to mirror REV1.
• High-value security posture: chain of custody, access control and CCTV for client inventory.
• Coordinate shared spaces such as the Annex with REV1 and RMAF1 leadership.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• Facility, security, quality or distribution support leadership experience [Confirm years].
• Working knowledge of safety programs, physical security systems and audits.
• Strong organization, communication and Excel skills.

Physical / work environment

Office and facility-wide. Able to stand and walk for extended periods across the building; ESD and PPE rules apply on the floor.

Special requirements

Background check required. Available for after-hours incidents and building events. Bilingual a plus.

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical
• Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Employee Referral Program Bonus