Overview

First Supply is seeking an energetic Warehouse Supervisor to enhance our team of dedicated individuals. We believe in offering performance-driven employees a place where they can build a career- we are seeking an individual that believes employees deserve more than just a job. If you are results and people focused, dedicated to quality, integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then First Supply is your employer of choice!

As a Warehouse Supervisor you will be responsible for directing the warehouse staff of a dedicated area to provide the highest levels of accuracy and efficiency. Monitor performance and improve personnel, systems and procedures. The warehouse team plays an important role in First Supply’s success. If you would like to be a part of a growing team, apply today and start your career with First Supply!

Responsibilities

• Supervise all designated warehouse staff
• Route sales orders to accommodate efficiency and customer requests
• Ensure that all orders are loaded and secured for efficient, timely delivery processes
• Ensure that orders are checked for content and labeling and note any discrepancies
• Oversee ship verification process to assure that product on the dock is confirmed
• Ensure that all picks are completed, labeled and loaded accurately
• Monitor staff productivity to ensure that trucks are loaded, and deliveries are made in a timely manner
• Ensure that systems and procedures are implemented and communicated to staff in a timely manner and are followed consistently
• Provide performance plans and feedback for assigned staff to Warehouse Manager
• Assist the Warehouse Manager in the annual review process for assigned staff timely
• Monitor attendance of staff and address issues of concern appropriately and per company policy
• Assist the Warehouse Manager in the hiring, developing and performance improvement of assigned staff
• Communicate issues to other shift supervisors when pertinent to efficiencies of operations
• Monitor safe and accurate loading or unloading of trucks
• Assist in the training of staff on any appropriate equipment used
• Ensure the work area is clean and safe
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant and/or Warehouse Manager

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Previous experience working in a warehouse or logistics environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Leadership ability to effectively manage warehouse team
• Organizational and time management skills
• Knowledge or experience with plumbing and heating supplies (preferred)
• Knowledge of freight companies and prior experience scheduling (preferred)
• Forklift experience (preferred)

First Supply, family-owned and operated for over 125 years, offers its employees a great benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, PTO, company paid holidays, on demand pay, education assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

About First Supply

First Supply® is a leading main channel wholesale distributor providing industrial customers and building contractors with an extensive line of products and services. First Supply features manufacturer product lines in the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, builder, waterworks, pump/well & septic, industrial and municipal markets. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, First Supply has more than 700 employees in 29 operating facilities serving Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois and Michigan UP. The company has over $100 million in inventory and over $400 million in annual sales.

First Supply also owns and operates 18 Kitchen & Bath Stores in 5 midwestern states under the Gerhard's Kitchen & Bath and Kohler Signature Store brands. Gerhard's is the largest, most versatile kitchen & bath store in the upper Midwest. We offer a huge variety of kitchen and bath choices from contemporary to traditional styles, along with service you won't find anywhere else. The Kohler Signature Stores are a kitchen and bath showroom that provides a distinguished Kohler experience where designers and homeowners can get hands on with hundreds of products, exclusively from the Kohler brands!

First Supply LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.