

Job Description - Inbound 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.
Würth Baer Supply Company is looking for an Inbound Warehouse Supervisor to lead our distribution operation at our branch in Vernon Hills, IL.
Schedule & Compensation
Location: 909 Forest Edge Dr, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Job Type: Direct Hire to WBSC. No agencies. No contracts. No third parties. Full time with benefits and PTO.
Reason for Opening: Incumbent supervisor promoted to manager at another location
Direct Reports: 8 to 10 total - includes warehouse associates and in-house local CDL delivery truck drivers
Material Handling Vehicles: Stand-up forklift (electric) + sit-down forklift (propane) + cherry picker/order picker (harness)
Primary Goods at this Facility: Plywood, panel products, laminate goods, cabinetry accessories, abrasive goods, hands/power tools, fasteners, etc.
Hands-On Position: This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring active participation in daily warehouse operations. This role requires leading by example and working alongside this small team to maximize productivity and accuracy.
Position Responsibilities as a Warehouse Supervisor, you are responsible for the execution of all the daily activities required to run a highly effective distribution warehouse. This includes:
Qualifications
Why Join Würth Baer Supply Company? At 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.
Excellent Culture: This is a company where you can be yourself with a fun and upbeat culture.
Long-Tenured Employees: Many of our employees have been here for 15 to 30+ years. The majority of this branch is on the higher end of that range.
Room for Growth: Würth Baer Supply Company is part of the Würth Group of Germany, a privately held company netting over $20 billion annually with a long legacy of promoting from within.
Comfortable Interview Process: Conversational and transparent.
Customer Types Served by WBSC: Millwork fabricators, architectural and design firms, cabinetmakers, kitchen & bath showrooms, wood shops.
Company Product Summary: Cabinetry + cabinetry hardware, PPE, synthetic countertops, plywood/laminates, finishes/coatings, adhesives, fasteners, abrasives, sinks, lighting, machinery, hand tools, and power tools.
Employee Benefits
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 management!
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