Sales / Distribution Center Supervisor
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 3984077
Date Posted: 9/29/2026 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Minneapolis, MN
Salary: $70,000 - $80,000
Description
Go to end ⇓- Manages and coordinates warehouse staff on all shipping operations to ensure adherence to established procedures
- Manages all warehouse/shipping activities to support sales, transportation, inventory control and customer service operations including, but not limited to receiving, storing, shipping materials, and necessary administrative requirements
- Reviews, analyzes, modifies, and implements efficient and effective department processes, policies, and procedures
- Ensures accurate and timely shipments and receipts
- Enforces established safety guidelines; promotes a safe workplace
- Organizes and maintains accurate records and metrics; audits as necessary
- Performs quarterly and/or annual physical inventories; provides inventory reports
- Establishes and maintains professional communication with vendors, customers and various company staff members
- Hires, trains, supervises, motivates and develops warehouse staff; manages schedules and workflow
- Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies/procedures and government regulations
- Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance
- Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions
- Performs other duties as assigned
Must-Have Skills, Experience, & Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics or Supply Chain Management. In lieu of degree, 10 years of supervisory experience in the distribution industry or plant/operations management is required
- 5-10 years of prior experience supervising employees at various organizational levels, operational management, and/or warehouse management
- Customer service focused attitude
- Strong communication, organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills are necessary to meet the demands of the position; ability to build relationships
- Be a team player – willing to work for the improvement of the team and its goals
- Dependable
- Self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility and proactive problem-solving capabilities
- Strong negotiation skills and attention to detail
- Ability to make decisions in a complex, fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with customers and staff at various organizational levels
- Must be able to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of sensitive information and records
- Sound financial, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent oral/written communication, presentation, and listening skills
- Must be able to operate a forklift and other related warehouse equipment
Nice-To-Have Skills, Experience, & Education:
- Strong knowledge and proficiency in data software: Microsoft Office Suite (required), CRM (preferably Salesforce.com), SAP (preferred)
- Understanding of the building materials environment (preferred)
- Familiarity and knowledge of company products (preferred)
- Knowledge of material management principles and practices as related to order and inventory management
- Demonstrated experience coaching, developing teams and individuals
Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:
- This job involves the following physical demands: Walking, standing, bending, stretching, using hands and fingers to hold, grasp, push, and lift items
- A large percentage of work time is spent in a warehouse where temperatures can range from cool to hot and noise level can be moderate to high
- Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions, strength to lift and carry files weighing up to 10 pounds; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone






















