Warehouse Supervisor

Würth Baer Supply Company is one of the nation's leading specialty wholesale distributors to the woodworking industry, offering an extensive inventory of decorative and functional hardware, tools, shop supplies, surfacing materials, board & panel products, and woodworking machinery. The company’s annual revenue is over $400M and has 30 distribution locations located in the Upper Midwest, the Midwest, the Ohio Valley, the East, and Northeastern United States. Würth Baer Supply Company is a wholly owned company of the Würth Group, a €20B privately held company headquartered in Künzelsau, Germany, with over 400 companies in 80 countries around the world.

Holdahl Company - a Division of Würth Baer Supply Company is looking for a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to lead our distribution operation at our branch in Pleasant Hill, IA.

Schedule & Compensation

• Monday-Friday day shift hours. You will start between 6:00am-7:00am CT daily You will be assigned a consistent schedule and this will be discussed during the interview process.
• You will have an opportunity to share your salary needs in the applicant questionnaire section. This will be a salaried role. No overtime.

Location: Holdahal Company- a Division of Würth Baer Supply Company - 5650 Metro East Drive - Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

Team Size: You will have 5 direct reports consisting of 1 CDL delivery driver, 1 warehouse lead, and 3 warehouse associates.

As a Warehouse Supervisor, you are responsible for the execution of all the daily activities required to run a highly effective distribution warehouse.

This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring active participation in daily warehouse operations. The ideal candidate will lead by example and work alongside their team to maximize productivity and accuracy.

Position Responsibilities:

• Managing day-to-day operations, including receiving, stocking, picking, and packing outbound orders.
• Ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and maintaining all company delivery trucks in compliance.
• Following and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for daily warehouse operations.
• Utilizing SAP for inventory management, tracking, and warehouse operations.
• Weekly benchmarking to ensure operational efficiency.
• Effective communication with sales representatives and customer service teams to address and resolve customer inquiries.
• Maintaining a clean and organized warehouse in accordance with safety and operational guidelines.
• Using performance metrics and reports to monitor, measure, and improve warehouse efficiency.
• Planning daily workloads to ensure all customer orders received by 3:00 PM are 100% shipped the same day or per customer delivery schedules.
• Minimizing picking and shipping errors while aiming for a "zero defects" policy.
• Fostering a customer-focused warehouse environment with high service standards.
• Inventory management: Ensuring 98% or greater inventory accuracy through daily cycle counts and tracking.
• Regularly communicating with Sales Managers regarding any customer service concerns or operational issues.
• Supervising and coaching warehouse staff, including conducting annual performance reviews and quarterly one-on-one meetings.
• Implementing and maintaining warehouse safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, and HAZMAT regulations.
• Providing employee training for forklift operation, hazardous materials handling, and warehouse safety protocols.
• Ensuring proper routing of company trucks to meet delivery schedules efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Experience scheduling facility maintenance such as general repairs in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc., and negotiating rates is preferred.
• Experience interacting with OSHA and other fire safety inspection officials as needed is preferred.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires a high school diploma and a combination of over two years of directly related training and/or experience for carrying out the responsibilities of the position.
• Ability to meet physical requirements including: a variety of standing, sitting and walking throughout the day; repeated twisting at the torso while lifting and pulling inventory from shelves; regular lifting of up to 20 pounds and occasional lifting of 40-70 pounds, occasional climbing of ladders; usage of pallet jack and sit-down propane forklifts.
• Computer literate, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, and familiarization with WMS software.

Skills and Abilities:

• SAP system knowledge is highly preferred.
• Ability to operate a forklift and successfully complete and pass Wurth Baer Supply’s forklift certification program.
• Strong communication skills to respond to situations in a prompt and professional manner.
• Ability to lead others.
• Must be highly organized.
• Good listening and problem resolution skills.
• Energetic and highly motivated to succeed.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Why Join Holdahl Company - a Division of Würth Baer Supply Company? At Holdahl Company – a Division of Würth Baer Supply Company, we recognize that our success comes from our people. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive, growth-oriented environment where they can thrive both personally and professionally.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary and paid time off.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-matched 401(k) plan.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture that values teamwork, respect, and innovation.

At Würth Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee is valued and empowered to succeed. We proudly uphold an equal opportunity employment policy and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Join us and be part of a global industry leader shaping the future of distribution and warehouse leadership!

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation to get to work?
• Are you comfortable performing a variety of warehouse duties throughout the day, such as material handling, picking orders, packing, palletizing, and load/unloading trucks among other tasks?
• Are you comfortable operating a sit-down propane forklift? How many years of experience do you have using one?
• How many years of experience do you have as a member of the leadership team in a warehouse environment?
• What types of WMS software have you used? SAP experience is highly desirable.
• What is your targeted annual pretax income?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $400