Warehouse Manager - Night Shift

Grainger; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

Grainger is seeking a Night Shift Distribution Center Manager in Louisville, KY to lead outbound operations in a high-volume facility. You will supervise up to 4 salaried managers and influence up to 100 non-exempt staff, ensuring on-time, accurate order fulfillment and cost-efficient processes.

The role emphasizes LEAN-driven improvements and strict safety/compliance standards. You will drive employee engagement, coach supervisors, and implement programs to improve performance and teamwork

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• 3+ years of management experience in a high-volume, multi-shift distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee outbound (picking and packing) operations in a high-volume distribution center.
• Manage up to 4 salaried supervisors and indirect leadership to up to 100 non-exempt employees.
• Ensure accurate product receipt, order fulfillment, and resource optimization to meet cost and service targets.
• Promote process improvements, compliance with procedures, and employee engagement programs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using LEAN, DMAIC, Six Sigma tools.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA, DOT, EPA).

Skills

Leadership

People management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

Oct 22, 2026

Work Location Type: Onsite

About Grainger

W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Workingby serving more than4.6 million customersworldwide with maintenance, repair andoperating(MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customerexpertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported2025 revenue of$17.9 billion. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com.

Compensation

The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $80,700 - $134,500. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15%, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change.

Rewards and Benefits

With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing.
• 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year.
• 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required.
• Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools.
• Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents.

The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills.

The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above.

Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law.

You will oversee our Outbound (picking and packing) operations team in a high volume, order fulfillment, multi shift distribution center. You will oversee up to 4 salaried supervisors and provide indirect leadership to a large non-exempt (up to 100) employees. You will manage a function to ensure accurate product receipt, order fulfillment and the optimization of resources and processes resulting in products provided to customers on time and operating costs and process efficiencies are met. Manage processes to ensure compliance with procedures, identify process improvements, and promote employee programs to create and promote an environment where employees are engaged and empowered.

Shift

This is for a Night Shift, Sun-Thurs with a start time of 7pm* Night shift differential included

You Will

• Use production, safety, quality, cycle time, financial, and other important data to analyze performance and identify process variations or exceptions resulting in lower than expected performance and communicate issues to leadership team
• Support Distribution Center wide projects and help ensure all deliverables (e.g. action items, process improvements) are completed by the commitment date
• Create a dynamic workplace that effects positive employee relationships by developing employee engagement and recognition programs and ensuring all employees are treated fairly, with respect, and have the tools necessary to perform their jobs
• Commit to employee feedback and development process for salaried supervisors this may include interviewing and training, assign and direct work, supporting development goals, provide feedback, complete performance evaluations, and recognition and disciplinary action
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and the use LEAN, DMAIC, Six Sigma tools and programs and implement solutions to improve results and operations excellence
• Emphasize training and implement audit systems to eliminate process variation or discrepancies and to ensure compliance with Company, and other governmental agencies (e.g. OSHA, DOT, and EPA)

You Have

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Operations
• 3+ years progressively responsible management experience in a high volume, multi-shift operation dealing with large employee populations.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.