Warehouse Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

New Location - ELK GROVE VILLAGE -  we continue to grow! This role will train at our Arlington Heights but then be located at Elk Grove Village once open

Gustave A. Larson is a leading wholesale distributor of HVAC, and Refrigeration (HVACR) equipment, parts, and supplies. This role requires the following - 

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervises all employees associated with the functions of the Distribution Center. Provide leadership, direction, and scheduling of warehouse employees.
• Utilize Epicor Prophet 21 (P21), warehouse management systems (WMS), RF scanners, and ERP software to manage daily operations.
• Monitor order status, receiving transactions, inventory movements, and shipping documentation. 
• Train employees on system processes and standard operating procedures. 
• Support continuous process improvements through technology and automation. 

Warehouse Operations

• Loads and unload trucks and trailers. Pulling refill/order memos, stocking, data entry, checking products to be shipped against shipping orders. Process UPS shipments. Check-in freight upon receipt, process inter-branch refills/order memos.
• Documents freight damage and complete DOT reports. Instruct personnel in basic safety and material handling procedures.
• Transports materials within the warehouse.
• Operates and assist in regular maintenance of an electric powered forklift, fleet, and equipment as needed. Ensures all equipment is maintained in a safe, reliable condition and provide supervision to prevent damage of material during handling.

Inventory Management

• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and process improvements.
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies promptly. 
• Ensure proper product storage, labeling, lot control, and stock rotation.
• Monitor damaged, obsolete, and returned inventory. 
• Support annual physical inventory activities.

Fleet & Delivery Operations

• Coordinate daily delivery routes and fleet loading activities.
• Verify delivery accuracy, documentation, and on-time departures.
• Work closely with drivers to resolve delivery issues and improve efficiency.
• Monitor vehicle loading practices to ensure safety and product protection. 

Safety & Compliance  

• Champion OSHA compliance and company safety initiatives. 
• Ensure all powered industrial equipment operators maintain forklift certification.
• Conduct routine warehouse safety inspections and safety meetings. 
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and implement corrective actions. 
• Maintain compliance with hazardous material handling and HVAC/R refrigerant storage requirements.

Skills/  Qualification s

• 3–5+ years of warehouse leadership experience in wholesale distribution (HVAC/R, plumbing, electrical, industrial, or building materials preferred).
• Experience with Epicor Prophet 21 (P21), WMS, or similar ERP systems. 
• Working knowledge of warehouse KPIs and inventory control best practices. 
• OSHA safety knowledge and forklift certification (or ability to obtain). 
• Strong communication, coaching, and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication skills, strong leadership skills.
• Proactive, ability to work independently and execute multiple job duties. 
• Requires an ability to lift up to 75 pounds. Periods of physical exertion are required (i.e. lifting, walking, standing, and stooping). 
• Effective Team Player; cooperates and interacts well with customers and members of Gustave A. Larson Company.  

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a supervisory and/or management role.

• Combination of education and related experience will be considered.

• Forklift certification and warehouse experience.
• Basic computer skills.  

EEO Statement

Larson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind: Larson is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Larson are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Larson will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Larson encourages applicants of all ages. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Other Skills/Abilities

The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individual must be able to meet mobility requirements which include walking, standing, reaching, leaning forward, bending, climbing, and able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Must be skilled in verbal and written communication and have sufficient education to read, write, speak and understand English. Must have basic math skills and able to perform or learn the requirements of the job within the assigned learning period. Required to accept and follow all safety rules and policies, including the use of all mandated safety protective equipment. Individual must agree to take pre-employment drug test and background check and comply with all Company policies and procedures.