Warehouse Supervisor - Main

Who We Are:

Great Northern Equipment Distributing, Inc. manufactures and distributes top-quality equipment that you can trust and count on at an exceptional value. We provide quality products and trusted brands to the hardware, lawn & garden, rental, agriculture and power equipment industries. We continue to strategically partner ourselves with quality products, and incorporate smart business solutions that we can utilize across our business to provide our customers exceptional value. Since we started in 1983, our goal has always been to understand our customer's business and develop a complete product and support solution that delivers exactly what you need.

Why Choose GNE?

We provide an industry leading benefits package to cover healthcare, retirement, and wellness programs to help you be your best self financially and physically. On top of that, we have:

• Competitive Pay: $25-$28/hr. We believe in rewarding top talent with pay that reflects your value. Therefore, your exact compensation will be personalized based on your skills, experience, and location. 
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Holiday pay
• Referral bonus
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K with employer match
• Excellent work/life balance
• Opportunity for internal growth and employee advancement

Basic Function: TheWarehouse Supervisor – Main is responsible for overseeing shipping, receiving, and logistics activities to ensure efficient and accurate movement of goods into and out of the warehouse. This role plays a critical part in maintaining smooth logistical operations, coordinating transportation, and aligning shipping processes with company standards for quality, safety, and efficiency.

Essential Functions:

• Participates with other managers/supervisors, as appropriate, in establishing department goals and work objectives.
• Assists with the development of and implements efficient shipping, receiving, and logistics processes.
• Ensures that all approved shipping and receiving plans are properly implemented through involvement and communications with appropriate warehouse personnel.
• Provides direction, guidance, and control over assigned warehouse operations to ensure:
  • Accurate and timely receiving of inbound shipments, including inspection, documentation, and initial processing.
  • Efficient shipping of outbound orders, including packing, labeling, and preparation for transport.
  • Coordination of logistics and transportation, including carrier selection, scheduling, and tracking to optimize delivery times and costs.
  • Management of warehouse space utilization for incoming and outgoing goods, ensuring optimal flow and minimal bottlenecks.
  • Handling of special shipments, such as hazardous materials or oversized items, in compliance with regulations.
• Oversees the execution of shipping schedules and tracking of outbound deliveries.
• Enforce safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free warehouse environment. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company standards.
• Works closely with supply chain, sales and other departments to ensure smooth operations. Communicate effectively to resolve issues and support operational goals.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Keeps supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems, and all related information necessary for effective management.
• Performs related work as apparent or assigned.
• Attends training as determined from GNE.

Secondary Functions:

• Performs day to day tasks as needed in overflow/staff absence situations.
• Participates in safety programs in line with company requirement that are in support of any local, state or federal regulations.
• Assists with security of the building and its contents. Opens/closes building as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience: 

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of general warehouse experience.
• At least 2 year of related supervisory experience.
• Strong people skills with ability to relate to people's needs and concerns while still being able to accomplish the Company's goals.
• Proven ability to manage more than one function and to provide work direction to others.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Must exhibit strong leadership and sound decision-making qualities.
• Ability to relate well to others and gain the respect of employees.
• Solid PC skills, spreadsheet development abilities and working knowledge of designated software.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of Company personnel and others.
• Knowledge and/or experience with safety training and compliance (forklift, OSHA)
• Experience with small package and/or LTL shipping.

Preferred

• Associate or bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, management, or other appropriate field.
• Experience with company with high Sku count and multiple divisions and warehouse zones strongly preferred.
• First aid/CPR certification.