Distribution Supervisor

About Christy Sports:

At Christy Sports, we believe Outside is Better. It’s not just a motto, it’s a fact. It makes people happier, healthier, and more connected. That’s why we go out of our way to help people experience the mountain lifestyle by building authentic relationships, offering humble expertise, and sharing a genuine love for what we do. Driven by our unmatched passion for the outdoors, we are always advancing. In-store and online, within our industry, and with the communities we serve, we bring a spirit of innovation to every aspect of what we do. We were founded in Colorado in 1958, but we’ve been chasing adventure for much longer. Skiing and snowboarding aren’t just a job for us, it’s a lifestyle. No matter your level, we strive to give you the best experience possible and invite you to experience the joy of mountain life and sport with us.

Headquartered in Lakewood, Colorado, Christy Sports is one of the leading outdoor specialty retailers in the nation with more than 50 locations in Colorado, Utah, Washington, and Montana. In addition to offering a broad selection of retail merchandise in its stores and through multiple e-commerce sites, Christy Sports is a leading provider of Rental and Equipment Services. During the winter off-season, the Company operates highly professional outdoor businesses including Patio Furniture & Cycling to inspire further and enable Christy Sports guests’ healthy lifestyles, and to leverage its operational infrastructure and passionate employee base.

Share the stoke for the Christy Sports Values.

We are welcoming - We meet people where they are without judgement. Whether they're seasoned veterans, first-timers, locals, or vacationers, they trust us to set them up for success with quality equipment and great service.

We are ambassadors of lifestyle - We love what makes the mountain lifestyle special: the people, the environment, and the communities. We want our guests to discover and love the mountain lifestyle as much as we do.

We are rooted in experience - By keeping the history of our roots alive, we maintain the quality service, authenticity, and expertise that our guests value and what made us special in the first place.

We are one team - We make our company a great place to work by collaborating, problem-solving, being accountable, and recognizing our accomplishments. We are each unique contributors to a greater whole.

We are always evolving - Our customer* expectations continue to evolve. To meet their needs, we must evolve to stay relevant. We embrace change and always look for the next evolution of what we can do. *Internal & External

Summary Description: Reporting to the DC Assistant Manager, the Distribution Supervisor provides day-to-day leadership and direction for Distribution Center employees, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently. This role is responsible for leading people doing the work by setting clear expectations, providing coaching and feedback in the moment, reinforcing operational standards, and fostering a collaborative, service-oriented work environment.

The Distribution Supervisor delivers results through the performance of the team by assigning and balancing work, monitoring workflow, removing barriers to execution, resolving operational issues, and escalating concerns when appropriate. This position partners closely with the DC Assistant Manager and Distribution Center Manager to ensure team execution aligns with business priorities while developing employee capability through ongoing coaching, communication, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and support Distribution Center employees by providing clear direction, daily work assignments, and ongoing coaching.
• Ensure team members understand their responsibilities, performance expectations, and operational standards.
• Coach employees in the moment to reinforce performance, service, quality, and safety expectations.
• Hold team members accountable for attendance, productivity, quality, and adherence to company policies.
• Provide timely coaching, recognition, and constructive feedback while addressing performance concerns promptly and consistently.
• Support the onboarding, training, and development of employees by identifying growth opportunities and encouraging continuous learning and skill development.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive work environment aligned with Christy Sports' Values.
• Celebrate individual and team accomplishments to reinforce engagement and a high-performance culture.
• Lead by example by modeling Christy Sports' Values and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement.

Operational Execution

• Assign and balance daily workloads to ensure efficient execution of operational priorities.
• Monitor workflow throughout the shift and adjust assignments based on business needs.
• Ensure merchandise is received, processed, labeled, staged, and shipped accurately and on schedule.
• Monitor productivity and work quality while removing obstacles that impact team performance.
• Address operational issues that impact service, productivity, quality, or safety by resolving them directly or escalating when appropriate.
• Ensure team execution meets established productivity, quality, safety and service expectations.

Safety & Compliance

• Reinforce safe work practices and ensure compliance with company safety standards.
• Address unsafe behaviors and working conditions immediately.
• Ensure employees follow standard operating procedures and operational guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Reinforce a culture where safety is a shared responsibility and employees are empowered to identify and report hazards.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate operational priorities, expectations, and updates to the team.
• Partner with the DC Assistant Manager, DC Manager, and cross-functional partners to resolve operational issues.
• Escalate issues affecting service, productivity, safety, or employee relations in a timely manner.
• Communicate operational priorities, process changes, and company initiatives clearly while reinforcing consistent execution across the team.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Leadership & Interpersonal

• Previous experience supervising, leading, or coaching employees in a warehouse, distribution, retail, or operations environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to coach employees, provide constructive feedback, and hold team members accountable.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and foster collaboration across the team.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining operational effectiveness.
• Must have good customer service skills.

Operational

• Experience in warehouse, distribution, shipping, and receiving operations preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to operate a truck (below CDL requirements).
• Must have a valid operator's license and be able to obtain an approved driving background review.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to regularly lift a minimum of 50 pounds individually.
• Heavy lifting of items in excess of 200 pounds with group assistance.
• Must be able to regularly bend and/or kneel.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.

General Requirements

• English fluency, both written and verbal.
• Self-motivated with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays as necessary.

The Perks and Benefits: ( * Benefits for Year Round Full-Time Employees)

• Free Employee Ski Pass
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance*
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D*
• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)*
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts*
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off*
• Paid Sick Time (State applicable)
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability*
• Employee Discounts (ski, retail, outdoor industry and much more!!)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Christy Sports is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

The range is: $22-$24hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. (Request help with heavy or awkward boxes/products). Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs and ladders, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.