Warehouse Supervisor

Eikenhout • Grand Rapids, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Eikenhout is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to lead its Grand Rapids warehouse operation. The role coordinates daily priorities, provides direction and support to the warehouse team, and works alongside employees as needed. It supports smooth warehouse operations and the needs of customers, the delivery team, and branch operations, covering activities from receiving and inventory to order preparation and loading.

Requirements

• Previous warehouse, distribution, building-material, or related experience.
• Ability to organize work, establish priorities, and direct multiple employees and activities throughout the day.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively with warehouse, delivery, sales, management, and customer-facing employees.
• Strong attention to inventory accuracy, order accuracy, safety, and warehouse organization.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust priorities as operational needs change.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn company inventory and business systems.
• Ability to perform work in a warehouse and outdoor yard environment, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and other physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to safely handle and move building materials using appropriate equipment and lifting techniques.
• Ability to work around forklifts, trucks, building materials, and other warehouse equipment.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety-toe footwear.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory, lead, or team-lead experience.
• Experience operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership and day-to-day direction to the Grand Rapids warehouse team.
• Coordinate daily warehouse priorities, including receiving, stocking, picking, staging, loading, and material movement.
• Ensure customer and delivery orders are prepared accurately, safely, and on time.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and efficient warehouse and yard.
• Support inventory accuracy through proper material storage, cycle counts, inventory research, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Monitor forklifts, material-handling equipment, storage areas, and facilities for safety or maintenance concerns.
• Address damaged materials, shortages, order discrepancies, and other operational issues.
• Coordinate with sales, delivery, purchasing, and branch personnel to support customer and operational needs.
• Work alongside the warehouse team as needed to keep daily operations moving efficiently.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed