Warehouse Supervisor

Position Overview:

Palmer-Donavin is a leading distributor of building materials serving customers throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Our day shift operation is critical to the success of our warehouse, ensuring materials are received, stored, and prepared accurately to support both internal operations and customer demand.

The Day Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading the warehouse day shift operation, overseeing all inbound and internal material movement including receiving purchase orders, transfers, will-calls, and staging product for outbound distribution.

This role manages daily workflow, assigns tasks, and drives the performance and development of the day shift team. The supervisor works closely with operations leadership and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, maintain safety standards, and ensure efficient warehouse operations.

This position is a hands-on working supervisor role, actively supporting the team on the warehouse floor while directing workflow, maintaining operational standards, and driving accountability for results.

The day shift plays a critical role in ensuring product accuracy, inventory integrity, and operational readiness to support Palmer-Donavin’s commitment to delivering outstanding service to our customers.

Shift: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (overtime as business requires)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily inbound warehouse operations including receiving, staging, and internal material transfers
• Oversee purchase order receiving to ensure materials are accurate, properly documented, and damage-free
• Assign and prioritize work based on daily inbound and outbound workload
• Lead daily startup meetings to review safety topics, prior day errors, KPI performance, and daily workload
• Assist employees with receiving, unloading, pulling, and staging material as needed to meet operational demands
• Monitor workflow and adjust staffing or task assignments to maintain efficiency and productivity
• Ensure will-call orders are pulled accurately and within expected time standards
• Oversee UPS inbound and outbound processing and ensure adherence to standard procedures
• Conduct routine warehouse inspections to maintain organization, cleanliness, and safety standards
• Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate with sales, purchasing, and operations teams to resolve problems
• Monitor team performance and coach employees to meet productivity, quality, and attendance expectations
• Supervise, train, and develop warehouse employees to build a reliable and high-performing team
• Support hiring and onboarding efforts, including interviewing candidates and assisting with new employee training
• Enforce company safety policies, lead daily safety discussions, and investigate accidents or safety incidents
• Manage timecards, attendance, and labor hours to maintain payroll efficiency and control overtime
• Maintain communication with operations leadership and participate in meetings to support operational performance and continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
• 1 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role
• Previous warehouse, distribution, or operations experience preferred

Requirements:

• Satisfactory criminal history check
• Satisfactory result on a pre-employment drug screening

Benefits:

Employee owners enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off beginning in the first year
• Parental leave
• Wellness program
• Employee discounts on building materials
• Ongoing training and development opportunities