Inbound Warehouse Supervisor - 5:30am to 3:00pm M-F

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

• Monday-Friday typically 9 to 10-hour days with availability from approximately 5:30am to 3:00pm CT 
• $55k to $65k annual compensation range based on experience (firm)
• Salaried role - Not eligible for overtime pay
• Expected hours per week 45 to 50

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:

• Managing day-to-day operations, including receiving, and stocking (put-aways).
• 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 checking and inbound processing errors while aiming for a "zero defects" policy on materials that end up in the hands of our valued customers. 
• 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

• Minimum 3 years of warehouse leadership experience.
• Excellent tenure at previous employers
• SAP experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to operate a forklift and successfully pass Würth Baer Supply’s forklift certification program.
• Ability to complete and train others on Hazardous Material Certification as required by CFR 49, Sections 100-185. Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire, with recurring training every 3 years.
• Spanish language fluency is nice to have, but not required.

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

• Bundled consumer-driven Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental (Aetna), and Vision (VSP) pricing.  New hires receive full access to benefits on the 1st of the month following date of hire. 
• 401(k) with matching program starts immediately.  Company will match half of the first 5% of annual compensation.
• 8 paid company holidays
• 2 weeks’ vacation (0 to 5 years), 3 weeks’ vacation (5 to 10 years), 4 weeks’ vacation (10 to 15 years), 5 weeks’ vacation (15+ years)
• Sick time that is not excessive or categorized under special medical leave will not come out of your vacation time – honor system for salaried employees
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Referral program
• Employee discount

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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