What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Unit Supervisor position at ECMD, Inc.?
Location: Summerville, SC Department: 8271030 Posted: 7/29/2026 Location Name: 27 - Summerville, SC
Wage: Depends on Experience Annual Position Type: Full Time Shift: 6:00am to 3:30pm
Who We Are And What We Value
ECMD is 100% employee owned with a mission to improve the lives of our employees. Founded by innovative entrepreneurs who created the modern building materials global supply chain, their passion and integrity remain the fabric of our culture. ECMD's culture is rooted in small-town, rural, southern values…we keep it real, honest, and down to earth.
ECMD partners with big-box retail and pro lumber yards customers nationwide to provide a world-class supply chain to builders, remodelers, finish carpenters, and consumers with the materials needed to complete simple projects to dream houses. By leveraging technology and the team's passion for its customers, ECMD has built a strategic integrated portfolio of 8 operating divisions: EastCoast Mouldings, Klumb Forest Products, Crown Heritage Stairs, ECMD Distribution, Arndt & Herman Building Products, Clifton Moulding Co., Madison Lumber and Falls City Lumber Company.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
The Distribution Unit Supervisor is responsible for the scheduling, organization, and directing of the warehouse business unit on a daily basis. This person is responsible for meeting shipping schedules, picking and shipping orders accurately, maintaining an efficient work rate, and the maintenance of the equipment and facilities at the distribution unit.
Wage: Depends on Experience Annual Position Type: Full Time Shift: 6:00am to 3:30pm
Who We Are And What We Value
ECMD is 100% employee owned with a mission to improve the lives of our employees. Founded by innovative entrepreneurs who created the modern building materials global supply chain, their passion and integrity remain the fabric of our culture. ECMD's culture is rooted in small-town, rural, southern values…we keep it real, honest, and down to earth.
ECMD partners with big-box retail and pro lumber yards customers nationwide to provide a world-class supply chain to builders, remodelers, finish carpenters, and consumers with the materials needed to complete simple projects to dream houses. By leveraging technology and the team's passion for its customers, ECMD has built a strategic integrated portfolio of 8 operating divisions: EastCoast Mouldings, Klumb Forest Products, Crown Heritage Stairs, ECMD Distribution, Arndt & Herman Building Products, Clifton Moulding Co., Madison Lumber and Falls City Lumber Company.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
The Distribution Unit Supervisor is responsible for the scheduling, organization, and directing of the warehouse business unit on a daily basis. This person is responsible for meeting shipping schedules, picking and shipping orders accurately, maintaining an efficient work rate, and the maintenance of the equipment and facilities at the distribution unit.
- Schedule and oversee warehouse team and manage the flow and quality of work to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime.
- Must be familiar with all computer programs necessary to run the DC in a most productive manner.
- Trains and supervises distribution unit employees.
- Responsible for compliance with employee safety programs.
- Practices good house-keeping and organization throughout the work area.
- Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.
- Such other duties and assignments that shall be made from time to time to employee from any member of the Company's management.
- Prior experience with supervising employees preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate and work with employees and management.
- Ability to read and write, use a tape measure, and operate a calculator.
- Work weekends, and holidays when necessary.
- Wear safety shoes, safety glasses with side shields, protective gloves, when necessary.
- Minimally must be able to lift 40 pounds; ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Request assistance for loads over 75 pounds as needed.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, crouch, kneel, and push and pull.
- Firm grasping using both hands.
- Must be able to work in a warehouse environment with the physical and environmental aspects typically associated with such environment.
- Requires ordinary conversation, hearing, and visual acuity.
- 10 paid holidays
- MyTime (Paid Time Off)
- Bereavement Leave
- Other benefits include access to medical, dental, vision, life and disability starting after 90 days
- 401k
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)