Distribution superintendent vs distribution manager

The differences between distribution superintendents and distribution managers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a distribution superintendent and a distribution manager. Additionally, a distribution manager has an average salary of $89,264, which is higher than the $83,341 average annual salary of a distribution superintendent.

The top three skills for a distribution superintendent include construction projects, OSHA and safety program. The most important skills for a distribution manager are customer service, logistics, and continuous improvement.

Distribution superintendent vs distribution manager overview

	Distribution Superintendent	Distribution Manager
Yearly salary	$83,341	$89,264
Hourly rate	$40.07	$42.92
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	21,744	39,061
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Average age	45	45
Years of experience	6	6

Distribution superintendent vs distribution manager salary

Distribution superintendents and distribution managers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Distribution Superintendent	Distribution Manager
Average salary	$83,341	$89,264
Salary range	Between $43,000 And $160,000	Between $62,000 And $128,000
Highest paying City	-	Redmond, WA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Levi Strauss & Co.
Best paying industry	-	Technology

Differences between distribution superintendent and distribution manager education

There are a few differences between a distribution superintendent and a distribution manager in terms of educational background:

	Distribution Superintendent	Distribution Manager
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 46%	Bachelor's Degree, 66%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Stanford University

Distribution superintendent vs distribution manager demographics

Here are the differences between distribution superintendents' and distribution managers' demographics:

	Distribution Superintendent	Distribution Manager
Average age	45	45
Gender ratio	Male, 96.7% Female, 3.3%	Male, 82.6% Female, 17.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% Asian, 6.2% White, 59.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 11.1% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 6.1% White, 59.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between distribution superintendent and distribution manager duties and responsibilities

Distribution superintendent example responsibilities.

Manage twenty-five team members during process of unloading trailers to include accurately processing and locating merchandise throughout warehouse with RF devices.
Develop processes and procedures, building layout, and WMS in conjunction with software engineers from system provider.
Analyze logistics proposals from third party providers for cost/service benefits, determine risk to business and make recommendations to senior management.
Develop a PowerPoint training presentation and personally conduct daily group training sessions for all temporary route drivers.

Distribution manager example responsibilities.

Manage all logistics including ocean and air imports, exports and domestic distribution via TL, LTL, and small parcel.
Compose and employ initial ISO procedures to attain certification.
Manage twenty-five team members during process of unloading trailers to include accurately processing and locating merchandise throughout warehouse with RF devices.
Earn FDA and GMP certification at a start-up distribution-base facility in five months.
Develop a training program that effectively trains employees in accordance with FDA guidelines.
Budget and target tracking to sales goals with direct account responsibility for OEM and price sensitive customers.

Distribution superintendent vs distribution manager skills

Common distribution superintendent skills

Construction Projects, 21%
OSHA, 19%
Safety Program, 19%
Inventory Control, 7%
Safety Training, 6%
Water Distribution System, 6%

Common distribution manager skills

Customer Service, 14%
Logistics, 10%
Continuous Improvement, 6%
OSHA, 5%
Operational Procedures, 4%
Distribution Operations, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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