Warehouse Supervisor

Global Industrial Company; Buford, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Industrial Company in Buford, GA is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to manage daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure accurate inventory and timely order fulfillment.

You will coordinate materials, maintain safety standards, and drive continuous improvement using WMS systems. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a high school diploma and related experience.

Qualifications

• Supervisory and leadership abilities are required.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills are essential.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical capabilities are expected.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse staff, including scheduling, training, and performance coaching.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate material movements and inventory transfers with related departments.
• Maintain accurate inventory through monthly counts and variance reconciliation.
• Keep storage areas organized and optimize floor space.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal & communication

Problem solving

Inventory control

WMS experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS software

Job description

Global Industrial Company (NYSE: GIC) is a leading distributor of high-quality, industrial-strength equipment and supplies, serving organizations of all sizes across a wide range of industries. With more than 75 years of experience, customers rely on us for our broad portfolio of national and private brands, trusted service, and strong value proposition.

We help customers keep their operations running by delivering the right products when they need them—because We Can Supply That™.

Why Join Global Industrial

At Global Industrial, we’reOne Teamcommitted todelivering valueand empowering our associates to grow. Our culture is built on:

• Meritocracy & Pay for Performance– Your impact drives your rewards
• High Say-Do Ratio– We follow through on our commitments
• Career Growth & Internal Mobility– We invest in your future
• Collaboration & Accountability– One team delivering real results

Make an impact. Be recognized. Grow your career with us.
Global Industrial — Delivering Value Starts Here

• Accomplishes warehouse objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures
• Meets warehouse operational standards by contributing warehouse information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying warehouse system improvements
• Moves inventory by scheduling materials to be moved to and from warehouse; coordinating inventory transfers with related departments
• Delivers supplies and equipment to departments by receiving and transferring items
• Maintains storage area by organizing floor space; adhering to storage design principles; recommending improvements
• Maintains inventory by conducting monthly physical counts; reconciling variances; inputting data
• Secures warehouse by locking all exit doors, turning alarms on; testing systems and securing outside entrance door
• Keeps equipment operating by enforcing operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; requiring preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications
• Communicating with staff to motivate and enable them to reach their ultimate level of success
• Provide available tools and resources to perform their duties in an efficient and safe manner
• Accomplishes warehouse and organization mission by completing related results as needed

Competencies and skills

• Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent at least 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area desired
• Supervisory skills
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem resolution and reasoning abilities
• Ability to report and analyze information
• Experienced in Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

EEO/AA Statement

Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.