Warehouse Supervisor

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, LLC; Bridgeton (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, LLC in Bridgeton, New Jersey, is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily warehouse operations, inbound/outbound shipments, inventory accuracy, and staff performance. You will oversee onboarding, training, and cross-training aligned with safety policies and SOPs.

The role focuses on driving efficiency through process improvements, KPI monitoring, and resource optimization while ensuring a safe, high-performing distribution operation in a modern facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of supervisor experience.
• Minimum 5 years of warehousing experience.
• Lean and 5S methodologies understood.

Responsibilities

• Track inbound shipments.
• Control inventory and perform cycle counts.
• Oversee onboarding, development, and cross-training of staff.
• Monitor KPIs and drive improvements in warehouse processes.
• Ensure outbound orders are picked, packed, and shipped correctly.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Coaching

Team leadership

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Reporting To: Distribution Center Manager

Role Location: Bridgeton, New Jersey

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Gerber is proudly celebrating over 90 years of manufacturing tried and true, high-quality kitchen and bathroom plumbing products. We earn the trust of trade professionals and homeowners alike who find value in products that have both style and substance–performing without exception for years to come, all while being surprisingly affordable.

WHO WE ARE

At Globe Union/Gerber, we live by our core values—Humility, Enthusiasm, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Transparency. As a Warehouse Supervisor, you will:

• Show Humility: Value input from all team members and recognize opportunities for growth.
• Be Enthusiastic: Embrace challenges and continuously seek to deepen your business knowledge.
• Take Accountability: Own your work and commitments, and proactively address challenges.
• Be Resourceful: Prioritize effectively, leverage resources, and collaborate for maximum impact.
• Practice Transparency: Communicate openly, seek clarity, and uphold integrity in all interactions.

These values are integral to our culture and your success in this role.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, including inbound and outbound shipments, inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, and staff performance. This role leads employee onboarding, training, cross-training, and development while ensuring compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and standard operating procedures. The position drives operational efficiency through process improvements, resource optimization, inventory control, and continuous monitoring of key performance indicators to support a safe, productive, and high-performing distribution operation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for tracking of inbound shipments.
• Responsible for the control of inventory.
• Responsible for the daily performance, onboarding, development, and cross-training of staff.
• Monitor and enhance key performance indicators for warehouse processes to assure sustained improvements.
• Responsible for performing similar duties as your staff on a as needed basis.
• Enforce company rules regarding safety, discipline, cooperation, and teamwork.
• Ensure complete OSHA and internal safety policy compliance.
• Continuous improvement of operational process and procedures.
• Responsible for the maximization of storage.
• Cycle counting and location audits.
• Control returns from delivery to put-away.
• Schedule and prioritize all inbound containers.
• Assuring that correct items are on hand and stored properly for daily production requirements.
• Assist with other operational functions and projects as required.
• Responsible for all outbound activities from releasing orders to shipping and closing orders.
• Responsible for making sure all orders get picked and shipped out correctly each day.
• Responsible for monitoring all outbound orders to ensure they process correctly and on time.
• Must be able to figure out how to work through any Oracle or Numina problems as they occur and work with our IT team and/or Numina team as needed.
• Integrate our resources to be interchangeable regardless of process differences; develop employees so they can both pick and put away product as needed.
• Must make sure all supplies are stocked and ordered as needed so we do not run out of anything.
• Must be efficient in resource utilization, improvement of pick / pack process and error reduction.
• Control pack lines and shipment activity including truck loads, LTL, and small packages.
• Help maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Enforce and support all standard operating procedures.
• Flexibility to perform all other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• This role is required to be out on the floor actively performing similar tasks as your staff, as needed.
• A minimum of 3 years of supervisor experience and a minimum of 5 years of experience in warehousing.
• Must have excellent supervisory skills and the ability to coach and develop employees.
• Bilingual, English/ Spanish, preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Process and procedure driven.
• Understanding of Lean and 5S methodologies.
• Strong understanding of warehouse strategies and best practices.
• Working knowledge of OSHA and the willingness to become certified in the areas necessary.
• Proficiency is MS Office suite.
• Detail-oriented; precision and consistency is key to success in this role.
• Ability to work effectively as a team as well as manage time and projects independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, influencing and leadership skills.
• Bright, analytical, goal-oriented with high standards for quality and performance.
• Flexibility to effectively work with others from different culture, work habits, and management styles.
• Hardworking, action-oriented, and results driven.Demonstrates a “roll up your sleeves” initiative to get the job done.
• Willingness to cooperate and accept added responsibilities.