Who we are:
Premium Guard, Inc, a privately held company, was established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive aftermarket. We have an exceptional commitment to performance, innovation, and partnership in the automotive aftermarket industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets.
Key Responsibilities:
The Distribution Center Operations Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that staff are trained and equipped to meet customer needs. The DC Operations Supervisor must monitor the performance of the distribution systems, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes.
**Weekend-only position. Employees work three 12-hour shifts each weekend (Friday-Sunday), totaling 36 hours per week.**
- Lead the day-to-day management of all Operations hourly warehouse employees.
- Develop, mentor, and monitor their performance and growth.
- Identify and drive opportunities for continuous improvements in safety, quality, service and productivity.
- Evaluate quality control procedures and develop ways to ensure continuous improvement in performance
- Develop, track, and improve critical KPI's for the operations and implement new methods, processes and key operational improvements.
- Monitor, review and submit daily and weekly performance metrics for the distribution center including employee quality and productivity.
- Drive SFM, 5S, and continuous improvement.
- Implement corrective actions as necessary.
- Prioritize available resources to minimize overtime and maximize customer fulfillment.
- Partner with leadership and Human Resources to create a positive and safe work environment.
- Maintain a clean, professional, and safe working environment including performing weekly inspections of the distribution center and grounds.
- Ensure the safe use of all warehouse equipment and daily or weekly inspection reports are completed and maintained.
- Strive to increase the sense of team and morale among warehouse employees.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Business, or Supply Chain preferred.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of management experience in distribution or manufacturing environments.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrate strong leadership, teamwork, planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop creative solutions.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various individuals and have a professional working proficiency in English.
- Ability to organize resources and establish priorities to support operations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel software applications.
- Utilize warehouse management systems (WMS) to track operations and provide reports on key performance indicators.
- Ability to work various shifts, holidays or weekends when necessary.
- Must be able to walk/stand in a warehouse environment for extended periods of time and operate various powered industrial equipment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in operations management, business, or supply chain
- 3–5 years of management experience in distribution or manufacturing environments
- Strong leadership, teamwork, planning, and organizational skills
- Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop solutions
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; professional working proficiency in English
- Ability to organize resources and establish operational priorities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Experience utilizing warehouse management systems to track operations and report KPIs
- Ability to work various shifts, holidays, and weekends when necessary
- Ability to stand and walk in a warehouse environment for extended periods
- Ability to operate various powered industrial equipment
What We Do
Premium Guard Inc. (PGI) is a North American private‑label designer, manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket automotive filters and related parts. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Memphis, TN, PGI supplies retail, quick-lube and e-commerce channels and manages private‑label programs, manufacturing and logistics — recently expanding its product range beyond filtration to wiper blades, spark plugs and other auto components.
