Warehouse Supervisor - York, PA

PrimeSource Building Products•West Manchester Township, PA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor leads daily warehouse activities to ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient receipt, storage, selection, staging, and shipment of products. The role provides hands-on leadership to warehouse associates, coordinates staffing and workflow, monitors performance, and partners with operations, transportation, inventory, customer service, and safety teams to meet service expectations. The supervisor builds an engaged, accountable team and models the PrimeSource BluePrint. The supervisor leads visibly from the floor, remains accessible to employees, applies policies and performance standards fairly, recognizes strong performance, addresses concerns promptly, and builds trust through direct communication and dependable execution. The role also fosters an inclusive environment where employees can contribute and speak up. The position regularly works in a warehouse environment and may involve exposure to moving equipment, varying temperatures, dust, and moderate-to-high noise levels. Employees must wear required personal protective equipment and be able to stand and walk for extended periods, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, communicate effectively, and safely lift and move up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least three years of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or related operations experience preferred, including at least one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Working knowledge of warehouse safety, receiving, inventory control, order fulfillment, shipping, and material-handling practices.
Ability to lead employees with different experience levels, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication, coaching, organization, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
Ability to work the assigned schedule, including overtime, weekends, or alternate shifts as business needs require.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; bend, stoop, reach, push, and pull; communicate effectively; and safely lift and move up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or additional coursework in logistics, supply chain, business, or a related field.
Experience using a warehouse management system, RF scanners, Microsoft Office, and operational reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse associates; set clear expectations and provide timely feedback.
Plan daily labor and workflow according to volume, staffing, equipment availability, customer commitments, and operational priorities.
Direct receiving, put-away, replenishment, order selection, loading, shipping, returns, and inventory-control activities according to established procedures.
Promote a safety-first culture by conducting safety talks, reinforcing personal protective equipment requirements, addressing unsafe conditions, and supporting incident reporting and corrective action.
Monitor productivity, accuracy, attendance, overtime, service levels, and quality metrics; communicate results and implement practical improvements.
Ensure orders are picked, staged, loaded, and shipped accurately and on time while protecting product quality and minimizing damage.
Maintain inventory integrity through location discipline, cycle-count support, discrepancy research, and adherence to scanning and system processes.
Train employees on standard work, equipment, systems, safety requirements, and job expectations; verify understanding and consistent execution.
Conduct pre-shift meetings and maintain clear communication during shift handoffs, operational changes, and service disruptions.
Partner with Human Resources and management on attendance, performance, employee relations, recognition, and policy administration.
Support hiring, onboarding, cross-training, succession planning, and retention efforts for the warehouse team.
Maintain a clean, secure, and organized facility through good housekeeping, equipment care, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
Identify root causes of operational issues and lead continuous-improvement efforts to reduce waste, delays, errors, and unnecessary costs.
Perform other duties and support special projects as assigned.
Lead with integrity, put safety and people first, serve customers with urgency, take ownership of results, collaborate across teams, and continuously improve work practices.