Warehouse Supervisor – Distribution

confidential - retail; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Confidential - Retail in Troy, Michigan is hiring a hands‑on Warehouse Supervisor to own daily warehouse and distribution operations. You will lead a team on the floor, supervise picking/packing, shipping/receiving, inventory control, and material handling.

The role emphasizes real‑time decision making, productivity monitoring, and continuous improvement of processes. Forklift operation is required; position offers a stable, full‑time weekday schedule with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Two years of hands‑on warehouse, distribution, logistics, or material‑handling experience.
• Forklift operation experience required; certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of warehouse and distribution operations.
• Assign work to warehouse associates and monitor productivity.
• Coordinate shipping/receiving and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Supervise employees and provide training and guidance.
• Enforce safety procedures and maintain organized, efficient operations.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Inventory systems

Computer skills

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor

Location: Troy, Michigan
Salary: $65,000–$70,000 per year, based on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, predictable weekday hours

About the Position

We are looking for an experienced, hands‑on Warehouse Supervisor to take ownership of daily warehouse and distribution operations at our facility in Troy, Michigan.

This is a full‑time working supervisor position for someone who enjoys being on the warehouse floor, leading a team, solving problems, and keeping operations moving. You will play a key role in warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, order fulfillment, inventory control, picking and packing, material handling, and employee supervision.

The right person will be a confident leader who can make decisions in real time, set clear expectations, monitor productivity, maintain high standards, and address problems before they become larger operational issues. You will lead by example and work alongside the team when necessary rather than managing exclusively from an office.

What You’ll Do

As Warehouse Supervisor, you will oversee the daily activities of the warehouse and distribution operation. You will assign work to warehouse associates, monitor productivity and workflow, coordinate shipping and receiving, maintain inventory accuracy, and make sure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time.

You will supervise warehouse employees and provide direction throughout the workday, while also helping train employees and maintain a productive, professional work environment. When staffing issues, workflow problems, inventory discrepancies, missed targets, or safety concerns arise, you will be expected to take ownership and resolve them quickly.

This is a hands‑on role. You will operate forklifts, assist with loading and unloading trucks, move materials, help resolve warehouse bottlenecks, and step in wherever your experience and leadership are needed to keep the operation running efficiently.

Safety and organization are also important parts of the position. You will enforce company safety procedures, maintain a clean and organized warehouse, monitor safe material‑handling practices, and hold employees accountable for following established procedures.

You will also work with management on continuous improvement, including warehouse layout, inventory systems, operating procedures, productivity, and workflow. The goal is to build an efficient warehouse operation that consistently meets expectations for safety, accuracy, productivity, and customer service.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who has demonstrated the ability to lead people and manage real‑world warehouse operations. You should be comfortable giving direction, making decisions, solving problems, and holding employees accountable while maintaining a professional and respectful workplace.

The minimum experience requirements are at least two years of supervisory or leadership experience in any work environment and at least two years of hands‑on warehouse, distribution, logistics, or material‑handling experience. These two types of experience do not need to come from the same position or employer.

Forklift operation experience is required, and forklift certification is preferred. Strong basic computer skills are necessary for inventory tracking, reporting, and warehouse management activities. You must also be able to regularly lift and handle materials weighing up to 50 pounds and remain active on your feet throughout the workday.

Experience as a Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Lead, Distribution Supervisor, Shipping Supervisor, Receiving Supervisor, Logistics Supervisor, Inventory Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, or Material Handler with leadership responsibilities is highly relevant to this position.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this position is $65,000–$70,000 annually, depending on experience and demonstrated leadership ability.

Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days, a 401(k) with company match after one year, and tuition assistance after 90 days.

This is a stable, full‑time position with predictable weekday hours. Our warehouse is clean, organized, and professionally operated. Additional hours are paid as straight‑time overtime. There are no attendance bonuses or complicated incentive programs; this is a straightforward salary position with the opportunity to build a long‑term career.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a job overseeing a warehouse shift. The Warehouse Supervisor will have meaningful ownership of daily operations and the opportunity to make improvements that directly affect productivity, inventory accuracy, employee performance, safety, and customer service.

If you are an experienced warehouse leader who wants to be involved in the operation, enjoys solving problems, and takes pride in building an organized and high‑performing warehouse team, this could be an excellent long‑term opportunity.

We are looking for someone who is dependable, decisive, hands‑on, and ready to take responsibility for the success of the warehouse.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Distribution Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.