What are the responsibilities and job description for the Distribution Supervisor / Warehouse Supervisor position at Shippers Supply Inc?
Distribution Supervisor / Warehouse Supervisor
Shippers Supply | Golden Valley, MN
Small company, big impact, growing strong since 1928.
Looking for a place where your leadership is noticed and your ideas actually move things? Shippers Supply has been solving packaging challenges for our customers since 1928. We have built a small-company culture that runs on teamwork, professionalism, fun, and real entrepreneurial spirit, the kind of place where YOU can make a difference.
We are on the corner of Douglas Drive and Hwy 55 in Golden Valley, right next to Hwy 100.
About the role
As Distribution Supervisor, you own daily warehouse operations. You make sure product is received, stored, and delivered safely, accurately, and on time, and you lead the team that makes it happen. This is a hands-on leadership role: you coach and develop your people, drive continuous improvement, and step onto the floor alongside them when the day calls for it.
Why Shippers Supply
Stable and growing (nearly 100 years and counting), a tight team that has fun and takes the work seriously, a daytime weekday schedule, and a culture where one person really can make a difference.
Lead the team
- Own the full employee lifecycle for your team: 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
- Own order fulfillment: 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
- Review daily customer order paperwork and equipment logs
- 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
Schedule
Warehouse operating hours are 7am – 5pm, Monday through Friday. Schedule will be between those hours depending on team needs. No nights, no weekends.
What we're looking for
- 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
Work environment
- 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
Ready to lead with us? Apply today.
Salary Transparency
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. Please note that the higher end of the pay range is reserved for candidates with extensive experience and qualifications that exceed the requirements of the role. Most new hires typically start at the beginning of the pay range, with opportunities for growth and increases based on performance and tenure.
Shippers Supply, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account (HSA), a 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), company-paid life insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD), and other wellness programs. Shippers Supply also has a Profit-Sharing Program.
We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Background checks and drug tests required (we do not test for cannabis at time of hire).
Salary : $65,000 - $85,000