Warehouse Operations Leader

Grainger; Patterson (IA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

6 PTO days

6 company holidays

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan refinancing

Financial counseling

Maternity/paternity leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Grainger is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Iowa to lead a multi‑shift team responsible for receiving, putaway, picking and shipping. You will optimize workflow, coach staff, manage scheduling, and uphold safety and quality standards daily.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 2+ years of supervision in high‑volume warehouses, and proficiency with SAP and WMS; strong communication and problem‑solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years leadership or supervisor experience in high-volume warehouses.
• Proficient with SAP and warehouse management systems.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work extended shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-shift warehouse team to meet volume targets and accuracy.
• Manage daily scheduling, staffing, materials handling and compliance.
• Coach staff, provide feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Drive safety, quality, and operational metrics across the team.
• Optimize workflow and implement process improvements.
• Ensure OSHA/DOT/EPA compliance and proper hazmat handling.

Skills

Leadership

Staff scheduling

Coaching & development

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Management System

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Grainger is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Iowa to lead a multi‑shift team responsible for receiving, putaway, picking and shipping. You will optimize workflow, coach staff, manage scheduling, and uphold safety and quality standards daily.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 2+ years of supervision in high‑volume warehouses, and proficiency with SAP and WMS; strong communication and problem‑solving are essential.