Distribution Supervisor / Warehouse Supervisor
Shippers Supply, Inc. · Golden Valley, MN · 1 mo ago
On-siteManufacturing$65k–$85k/yrFull-time
About the role
Own daily warehouse operations. Ensure product is received, stored, and delivered safely, accurately, and on time. Lead the team that makes it happen.
Responsibilities
- Interview, hire, onboard, and train new Warehouse Associates
- Set daily, weekly, and monthly priorities, assign work, and hold the team accountable to results
- Coach and develop your people day to day, building skills and readiness for the next step
- Manage performance directly: set clear expectations, give regular feedback, run reviews, and handle corrective action up to and including termination as needed
- Motivate and engage the team, and foster a culture of Operational Excellence on the floor
- Track and analyze team and department metrics, goals, and budgets
- Run the operation: accurate, timely receipt, storage, retrieval, and delivery of product to company standards
- Manage freight carriers and third-party logistics for on-time delivery at the lowest possible cost
- Keep inventory accurate through cycle counts and location audits
- Analyze shipping and receiving volume, monitor overall workload, and prepare and provide performance metrics and KPIs
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean Warehousing and 5S, and help implement new technologies and equipment
- Utilize new technologies, including AI, to streamline processes and procedures
- Lead continuous improvement workshops and projects
- Ensure a safe, compliant environment (OSHA, ISO 9001:2015) and oversee equipment maintenance
- Partner across departments to deliver a seamless experience for internal and external customers
- Step onto the floor and perform the work of your team when the day calls for it
Requirements
- 5 or more years of warehouse and/or logistics experience
- 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience, with a track record leading both processes and people
- Solid knowledge of warehouse, transportation, and logistics best practices and safety standards
- Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and familiarity with ERP and/or WMS systems
- Strong problem-solving: able to anticipate, analyze, diagnose, and resolve complex issues
- Prior forklift certification
Qualifications
- Able to be on your feet roughly 8 hours a day
- Able to bend, stoop, reach, and occasionally lift up to 70 lbs
- Warehouse setting with dust, occasional noise, and temperature changes as dock doors open and close
- Safe operation of forklift, pallet jack, and other equipment
Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Continuous improvement
- Operational excellence
- Technology implementation
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, 401(k) with company match, PTO, VTO, company-paid life insurance and LTD, and wellness programs
- Profit-Sharing Program
Pay
The pay range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 per year. This role is eligible for an incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.