Warehouse Supervisor-1st shift

Grundfos GmbH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

Volunteer leave

Training programs

Job summary

Peerless Pump Company in Indianapolis is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily warehouse operations, drive inventory accuracy, and ensure on-time material flow to production. You will manage a developing team, uphold safety standards, and partner with SAP-based processes to deliver excellent service.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field, strong 5S/Lean knowledge, and proven experience leading warehouse teams in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in logistics, supply chain, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of 5S, Lean, and Theory of Constraints.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing warehouse or logistics teams.
• Proficiency with cycle counting and inventory management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and develop warehouse team members while enforcing health and safety standards and maintaining a clean facility using 5S and audits.
• Ensure accurate inventory control through daily/weekly cycle counts and SAP reconciliation; ensure material supply to production within 24 hours.
• Plan and assign daily tasks across Receiving, Stores, and Shipping to maintain efficient workflow and meet service targets.
• Process inbound shipments within performance windows and resolve issues within 24 hours using structured problem-solving.

Skills

Team leadership

Inventory management

Lean / 5S

SAP experience

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in logistics/supply chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Come join a team that makes a difference here and around the world!

Peerless Pump Company, an Indianapolis based subsidiary of Grundfos, is seeking an experienced Warehouse Stores Supervisor to join its Logistics team in Indianapolis.

Why Peerless?

Founded in 1923, Peerless Pump Company is a US-based manufacturer of horizontal and vertical centrifugal pumps for fire, industrial, and municipal applications. With pump installations in 145 countries, Peerless is globally recognized for engineering tough, reliable, and versatile pump solutions with extensive flow and pressure capabilities. From our production facilities in Indianapolis and Houston to our service centers in Lubbock and Fresno, Peerless pumps are designed to protect people and property from fire and to bring water where it's needed most. Our product quality is second to none, but it's our people who've made us Peerless for over 100years. Our legacy of innovation is fueled by attracting, training, and retaining employees from diverse backgrounds. With competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on development, growth, and innovation, Peerless employees come seeking a job but stay to build a career.
Are you passionate about ensuring product quality through precision measurement and hands-on problem solving? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

Are you a hands-on logistics leader who thrives on building high-performing teams and driving warehouse operations to peak efficiency? Then join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and enhancing quality of life for people.

As our new Warehouse Supervisor, you will be overseeing daily warehouse operations, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring seamless material flow that keeps production running and customers satisfied. You'll be part of a diverse, supportive and inclusive culture, that celebrates our differences and puts people first by fostering growth, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

What you will be doing

As a key part of the Logistics Operations team, you'll create impact by Driving operational excellence by optimizing inventory accuracy, streamlining logistics processes, and empowering your team to deliver outstanding results for our customers.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Lead, train, and develop warehouse team members while enforcing workplace health and safety standards and maintaining a clean, organized facility using 5S tools and regular audits
• Ensure accurate inventory control through daily and weekly cycle counts, reconciling discrepancies within SAP, and guaranteeing timely material supply to production lines within 24 hours
• Plan and assign daily tasks across Receiving, Stores, and Shipping to maintain efficient workflow and meet customer service performance expectations
• Process incoming shipments within established performance windows and resolve production issues or customer complaints within 24 hours using structured problem-solving methods
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through inventory optimization, process standardization, and effective resource utilization
• Use Leader Routine practices to track task completion, communicate priorities, and generate tactical reports to ensure adherence to key performance indicators

What makes you a great fit

Above all, you are a results-oriented logistics professional with proven team leadership skills, a strong grasp of warehouse best practices, and the ability to drive continuous improvement while keeping people motivated and engaged.

We would also imagine that you have:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in logistics, supply chain, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of 5S, Lean, and Theory of Constraints methodologies
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing warehouse or logistics teams
• Proficiency with cycle counting processes and inventory management best practices

It is a plus if you also:

• SAP experience in warehouse or materials management modules
• Material handling equipment certification or operational knowledge
• Experience generating and analyzing KPI reports to drive warehouse performance

Why you will love working here

We care! Day to day, you can look forward to:

• Annual bonuses, health insurance and a strong focus on well-being activities.
• Three days' additional paid leave for volunteering in your community.
• Access to on-demand training and learning sessions and carefully structured programs to pursue personal and professional development opportunities.

We are inclusive! Celebrating and valuing our differences helps us see possibilities where others can't. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

To get to know us better, follow us on LinkedIn or visit peerlesspump.com

Relocation for this position cannot be supported and qualified candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship is not available for applicants for US Work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa.

The salary range for this position is $74,300-$107,970 (exempt). Individual pay will be determined based on market location and the candidate’s profile. The range listed is just one component of Peerless Grundfos’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. Total compensation includes paid time off, paid holidays, merit increases, bonuses, and employee stock purchase programs, etc. Peerless Grundfos salary rates are benchmarked and reflect the target for new hire salaries for the position in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Peerless participates in E-verify and is an affirmative action, Equal Opportunity Employer. All positions subject to post offer drug screening and background checks.

Peerless needs and welcomes professional people from all corners and backgrounds by providing equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions at Peerless and Grundfos are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications 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. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Learn more about your rights as an applicant and pay transparency. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Job Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Grundfos is one of the world’s leading water technology companies with more than 19.000 employees in 60+ countries all over the world. Our skills commit us to pioneering solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve the quality of life for people. We dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do, as we believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

An inclusive team

We believe that the key to a work environment, where employees thrive and grow, is our ability to celebrate and value our differences in background, experiences and perspectives. In our recruitment process we welcome all professional people without consideration of age, colour, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, ethnicity or religion.