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Tracy, California, United States
NA06835The Shift Supervisor is an operational leader responsible for daily distribution center activities of the assigned distribution and shift. This role ensures associates are properly staffed, trained, and supported to meet safety, quality, productivity, and customer service expectations. The Shift Supervisor reports into the Site Manager, is responsible for shift workflow management, productivity and workplace safety. This position also functions as back-up to the Site Manager as needed.
What you’ll be doing• Review and prepare shift work assignment documentation, review staffing, and ensure operational readiness.
• Responsible for overall shift workforce planning. Assign duties tasks per shift, adjust staffing, pace, and workflow as needed to maintain balanced operations.
• Manage established production output and KPI metrics to ensure shift goals are achieved.
• Verify availability of inbound/outbound schedules, work instructions, and required materials.
• Minimize non-billable idle time and unnecessary overtime.
• Ensure all completed products are properly staged and ready for next process steps.
Associate Leadership & Engagement
• Set a positive example and maintain a strong on-the-floor presence throughout the shift.
• Communicate expectations clearly and proactively with associates.
• Recognize and reinforce positive performance and effort.
• Responsible for onboarding, job training, and cross-training initiatives.
• Address issues promptly and escalate to the Site Manager and/or the HR Hub as needed.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and morale within the shift.
Quality & Productivity
• Monitor quality and accuracy of work using established in-process checks.
• Ensure rework, errors, and discrepancies are corrected promptly and documented appropriately.
• Reinforce adherence to approved work methods and standard operating procedures.
• Identify bottlenecks or constraints and recommend solutions.
Safety, Security & Housekeeping
• Enforce compliance with all OSHA, safety, ergonomic, and site operational safety standards.
• Ensure associates use required PPE and follow safe material-handling practices.
• Report and document accidents, incidents, and near-misses immediately.
• Responsible for safety training, audits, and corrective actions.
• Maintain clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas at all times.
• Ensure exits, equipment guards, and safety devices are never blocked or bypassed.
Communication & Reporting
•Communicate shift status, issues, and performance updates to the Operational Supervisor.
•Complete timekeeping, production, and required reports accurately and on time.
•Escalate concerns related to staffing, quality, safety, or service impacts in a timely manner.
•Responsible for continuous improvement and Lean initiatives at the shift level.
Education (including certification/licensure requirement):
•High school diploma or GED required
•Associate degree preferred
Experience:
•Minimum of 3 years of experience in a distribution, warehouse, or manufacturing environment
•Prior lead, team lead, or informal supervisory experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
•Strong working knowledge of distribution center operations and material handling
•Ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment
•Understanding of safety practices, OSHA requirements, and ergonomic guidelines
•Ability to read and follow work instructions and standard operating procedures
•Basic proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and Word
•Forklift experience preferred (or ability to become certified)
•Ability to stand and/or walk for full shift duration
•Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as required
•Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills a plus
It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally.
You’ll have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways to achieve total balance between the demands of their jobs and their lives. That’s why we give you the autonomy and support you need to work in the way that makes you most productive, agile, confident, and insightful.
Putting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset -that’s what we stand for at the Adecco Group. Here, we are all individuals with a unique perspective on the world we live in. That’s what makes us stronger. Whoever you are and whatever your background, you can be yourself. So, we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you. We offer a range of world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while the sharing skills, knowledge, and expertise to grow together.
Make an impact where it matters most.
A journey to bring out the best in youWe believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.
On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $70,304 - $70,304 .Compensation varies based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, key skills, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the position is also eligible for incentive compensation based on achievements outlined in the compensation plan
As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Posting date: 06-09-2026
What it means to be part of the Adecco Group.
For over 50 years, we’ve helped connect thousands of people from all different backgrounds and cultures with employment opportunities across the world. We provide leading HR services and solutions, powering the world of work that not only gives our clients a more personalised experience, but also gives our colleagues a sense of purpose and value in the work they do with us. Being a part of our international group means being part of a community that drives each other to be their best. You’ll do work that challenges the lives of our clients. You’ll be a part of a spirited and professional network of people who believe in what we’re doing. And, you’ll believe in it too.