Overview

Employee-owned and operated, Palmer-Donavin is a leader in wholesale distribution of residential building supplies and entry doors. We are headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, with 8 branch operations in Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin.

At Palmer-Donavin, we understand that our success depends on the success of our customers and our employees. For our customers, that means delivering quality products and exceptional customer service at fair prices. For our employees, that means sharing the profits of our company. Our recipe for success is no secret. We have thrived as a company since 1907 by sticking to our principles and being true to ourselves and our customers. We make money the old-fashioned way – through hard work – where honesty, integrity, and fairness guide our daily operations.

At Palmer-Donavin, we are not just looking for employees; we are looking for business partners. Being 100% employee-owned and operated, everyone in the PD family shares a commitment to ownership. As an ESOP, we offer the unique experience to work like an owner but commit to a work-life balance in keeping family a priority. For more than 100 years, Palmer-Donavin has been committed to providing exceptional customer service. A leader in building material distribution, we are built from employee owners who work hard to earn a relationship one order at a time. Our goal is to create life-long customers that will inspire us to never stop innovating and remain dedicated to our mutual success.

We are seeking a Warehouse Shift Supervisor to join our team. This role is a full time, reporting directly to the Operations Manager. Here’s an opportunity to join a strong and stable company that has been around since 1907. Join a team where employees drive profitability and take ownership!

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)• Quarterly Company Performance Bonus• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Matching• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage• Life & Disability Insurance• Employee Discounts• Wellness Program• Career Stability• Training and Development• And Much More!

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist in the loading of all outbound freight to ensure material is loaded quickly, accurately and safely and is secured in a manner that allows for safe transport and ease of unloading. • Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staffing levels, to ensure that activities are performed effectively, and to respond to fluctuating workloads. • Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems including motivation, work methods and customer service issues. • Review work throughout the work process and at completion, in order to ensure that it has been performed properly. • Monitor and assist with product receiving, inbound and outbound transfers and credit returns to ensure speed and accuracy. • Enforce existing safety rules and regulations and search for ways to improve general safety throughout the facility. • Identify and prioritize housekeeping issues and oversee all housekeeping efforts by assigning tasks to employees as necessary. • Assist the Operations Manager with evaluating employee performance and preparing performance appraisals. • Perform the same work duties as those whom they supervise, and/or perform more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance. • Prepare and maintain work records and reports that include information such as employee training and inspection results. • Conduct staff meetings to relay general information or to address specific topics such as safety. • Counsel employees in work-related activities, personal growth, and career development. • Inspect equipment for wear and for conformance to specifications. • Resolve personnel problems, complaints, and formal grievances when possible, or refer them to higher-level supervisors for resolution. • Oversee personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, terminations and disciplinary measures. • Assess training needs of staff; then arrange for or provide appropriate instruction. • Oversee new employee orientation and assist with training efforts including forklift certification, safety training, facility orientation, and work procedures. • Participate in the hiring process by reviewing credentials, conducting interviews, and/or making hiring decisions.

Competencies

• Coaching
• Productivity
• Sense of Ownership
• Problem Solving
• Safety Awareness

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1 plus years of experience in management
• This position requires general computing skills. Qualified applicants must use HR software to monitor employees and compile reports.Must use rf scanners and inventory control software to receive, stock, locate, and ship material.
• Must be licensed to operate all industrial powered trucks on the premises.
• Qualified applicants must be able to use dollies, hand-trucks and accessories, pallet jacks, wrapping machinery etc.

Palmer-Donavin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Place, a policy which prohibits the use, possession, and/or distribution of medical marijuana in the workplace.