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AREA SUPERVISOR

Area supervisors are a salaried, manager-level associate who are in charge of helping inventory flow through the distribution centers and the day-to-day tasks of their GWAs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Area Supervisors have direct reports?
Area Supervisors have anywhere from 6-15 direct reports. The ability to lead, manage, and motivate are key qualities of this role.

Is the Areas Supervisor job physical?
It can be! Area Supervisors often help with jobs like unloading trucks and picking orders to ensure great customer service.

Will I know what to do?
In-depth on the job training is provided to help you prepare for the role, and you will be a part of a team that is there to support you.

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POTENTIAL WAYS TO GROW

If you start as an Area Supervisor, you can become a Operations Manager and then become a Assistant General Manager.If you start as an Area Supervisor, you can become a Operations Manager and then become a Assistant General Manager.
If you start as an Area Supervisor, you can become a Operations Manager and then become an Assistant General Manager and then become a General Manager.If you start as an Area Supervisor, you can become a Operations Manager and then become an Assistant General Manager and then become a General Manager.
If you start as an Area Supervisor, then you can become a Assistant Store Manager and then become a Store Manager or if you start as an Area Supervisor, then you can become a MOD Manager and then become a Store Manager.If you start as an Area Supervisor, then you can become a Assistant Store Manager and then become a Store Manager or if you start as an Area Supervisor, then you can become a MOD Manager and then become a Store Manager.
If you start as an Area Supervisor, then you can become a Operations manager and then become a MOD Manager and then become a Market Delivery Manager.If you start as an Area Supervisor, then you can become a Operations manager and then become a MOD Manager and then become a Market Delivery Manager.
Whether you are looking for the next step or you just want to try something new, an Area Supervisor position in one of our distribution centers is a great place to start. To see how you can reach your careers goals and learn new skills along the way, select one of the jobs on the left.

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STOCKING DISTRIBUTION CENTER (SDC)

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BULK DISTRIBUTION CENTER (BDC)

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