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Distribution Center Supervisor-April 2024
Scranton
Apr 27, 2026
ABOUT GRAINGER
Grainger is a leading broad line distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating products and services.
10,000+ employees
Information Technology, Retail
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About Distribution Center Supervisor

  Join our Imperial Supplies team!

  Imperial Supplies, a Grainger company, is a national distributor of quality maintenance products. Serving the fleet maintenance industry since 1958, Imperial has formed lasting relationships with customers by tailoring our services to meet their changing needs.

  Now Hiring Distribution Center Supervisor at our Jenkins Township, PA distribution center

  Monday - Friday (10:30 AM - 7:00 PM)18 days paid time off. 6 paid holidaysNo nights or weekends!Day 1 benefits including medical, dental, vision.6% company contribution to 401K with immediate investing

  In this full time Warehouse Supervisor role, the Distribution Center Supervisor is responsible for managing receiving and/or shipping operation of the Regional Distribution Center. Personnel responsibilities include hiring, training, coaching, and employee discipline of 20-30 distribution associates. Focus on growth, infrastructure and hiring decisions to support operation. Responsible for asset control including inventory accuracy and lead continuous improvement projects in collaboration with Warehouse Supervisor(s) and associates. The Distribution Supervisor interfaces cross-functionally with Purchasing, Customer Service, Payroll, Human Resources and Quality Control team members.

  Learn more about this position! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rCEf_ecgRnU

  Specifically, you will:

  Direct and supervise the departmental activities including coaching and motivating associates and making cost control decisions to ensure the daily operations within their area, are meeting the service criteria established.

  Communicate effectively and timely with associates and create an open communication style that fosters a collaborative work environment.

  Recruit, train, and develop department associates to provide necessary short-term coverage, planning for their departments, as well as long term proposals for future staffing with analytics to support recommendations with guidance from Corporate Human Resource partners and DC Manager.

  Evaluate associates and exercise the authority of DC Manager regarding staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, disciplinary notices and terminations. Maintain compliance of company policies and procedures.

  Demonstrate an understanding of Lean principles and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and events. Engage and educate direct reports in CI through coaching, training, and reinforcing progress.

  Incorporate strong safety focus into daily activities including training, establishing and reinforcing safe practices. Maintain OSHA, Grainger, and Imperial safety standards. Address any unsafe conditions immediately. Schedule preventative maintenance and required repairs for equipment.

  Recommend capital investments involving warehouse space requirements, industrial lift equipment and material handling needs.

  Process and report company records including labor, payroll, and inventory. Ensure daily electronic confirmation of all orders shipped each day, makes necessary corrections, and communicate to Customer Service and/or Sales when orders are not shipped.

  Oversee physical cycle counts as established by the Corporate Accounting office. Notify the Corporate Inventory Control Administrator or Purchasing when re-stock order is completed and if any inventory discrepancies are found.

  Exercise full management authority in absence of the DC Manager.

  REQUIREMENTS:

  MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associate degree or equivalent warehousing/distribution leadership experience

  MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3 - 5 years of manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution leadership experience

  PREFERRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree and continuous improvement related certification or training

  PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 5+ years demonstrated manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution leadership experience with demonstrated results leading/facilitating continuous improvement processes.

  Imperial is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

  #LI-JS1

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