Direct Market Supervisor

Date:  Nov 14, 2025
Location: 

Sharonville, OH, US, 45241

Work Location Type:  Onsite
Description: 

Why Valvoline Global Operations?
 
At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

 

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

 

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

•    Treating everyone with care.
•    Acting with unwavering integrity.
•    Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
•    Delivering on our commitments with passion.
•    Collaborating as one unified team.

 

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

 

The Direct Market Supervisor plays a key operational leadership role within the facility, overseeing daily logistics, personnel, and customer service interactions related to Valvoline's Direct Market (DM) operations. This role ensures timely, safe, and compliant delivery of bulk and packaged products to customers, while maintaining vehicle readiness and ensuring regulatory compliance with EHS and DOT standards. The supervisor fosters cross-functional collaboration with customer service teams and internal leadership, ensuring smooth and reliable distribution operations.

 

How You Make an Impact 

  • Directly supervise a team of 7 DM drivers, providing daily oversight, coaching, and performance management.
  • Maintain consistent communication with drivers to ensure clarity on schedules, routes, and safety requirements.
  • Foster a team-oriented environment with a focus on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Plan and route daily deliveries using OIR and SAP systems, ensuring timely fulfillment of customer orders.
  • Collaborate closely with Valvoline customer service and external customers to ensure high levels of satisfaction and efficient order execution.
  • Resolve delivery or routing issues swiftly in coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ensure adherence to all applicable DOT and Valvoline EHS regulations and procedures.
  • Support ongoing compliance audits and training initiatives to reinforce safety culture.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation related to driver qualifications, inspections, and compliance activities.
  • Schedule and track preventive and corrective maintenance for all delivery vehicles.
  • Monitor vehicle safety and readiness daily, coordinating with facility maintenance and vendors as needed.
  • Utilize SAP and related systems to support logistics tracking, reporting, and documentation.
  • Participate in weekly DM meetings to align on performance, address issues, and implement operational improvements.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by facility leadership.

 

What You’ll Need

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Experience in logistics, warehousing, or fleet management preferred.
  • Prior supervisory experience and SAP system familiarity a plus.
  • Working knowledge of distribution operations and routing software (SAP, OIR).
  • General computer proficiency (e.g., Microsoft Office).
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated, team-oriented, detail-focused.
  • Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. 

 

Benefits That Drive Themselves

  • Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision)
  • Health Savings Account (with employer-base deposit and match)
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match
  • Incentive opportunity*
  • Life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid vacation and holidays*
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discounts
  • PTO Buy/Sell Options*
  • Tuition reimbursement*
  • Adoption assistance*
  • Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position or tenure.

 

 

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

 

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.


•    Email: Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com

 

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

 

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.


Requisition ID: 1915


Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati