Warehouse Supervisor

About this job Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor Job Description Lead day-to-day warehouse operations for a new distribution center handling fire protection materials, including sprinkler heads, valves, fittings, pipe, extinguishers, alarms, and suppression system components. Oversee receiving, put-away, picking, staging, and shipping activities while ensuring materials are stored and handled in line with NFPA standards and manufacturer requirements. Maintain accurate data in WMS/ERP systems for inspections, certifications, and serialized equipment tracking, and optimize warehouse layout and material flow to support high-volume project work. Monitor key performance indicators such as order accuracy, turnaround time, inventory variance, and technician satisfaction, while ensuring warehouse equipment is properly maintained and safe to use. Responsibilities Oversee all warehouse activities including receiving, put-away, picking, staging, and shipping of fire protection materials. Ensure proper storage, handling, and segregation of fire protection products in accordance with NFPA standards and manufacturer guidelines. Maintain accurate WMS/ERP data integrity for inventory, inspections, certifications, and serialized equipment tracking. Optimize warehouse layout, material flow, and staging areas to support efficient, high-volume project work. Track and report KPIs such as order accuracy, turnaround time, inventory variance, and technician satisfaction. Manage daily inventory control processes, including cycle counts, discrepancy resolution, and variance reduction. Supervise warehouse staff, providing direction, support, and oversight to ensure productivity and adherence to procedures. Coordinate shipping and receiving activities to meet customer delivery requirements and project timelines. Ensure safe and effective operation of warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, pipe racks, and storage systems. Monitor productivity and workflow using inventory tracking tools and reports, and take action to improve performance. Maintain organized, clean, and secure warehouse areas, ensuring materials are easily accessible and properly labeled. Collaborate with sales and other internal stakeholders to support customer orders and project schedules. Adhere to and promote all safety, compliance, and operational policies within the warehouse environment. Proven experience in warehouse management or warehouse supervision in a distribution or logistics environment. Hands-on experience with inventory control, including receiving, picking, staging, and shipping processes. Strong supervisory skills with the ability to direct and support warehouse staff and maintain productivity. Experience operating and overseeing equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, pipe racks, and storage systems. Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures and logistics best practices. Ability to maintain accurate data in WMS/ERP systems and use inventory tracking tools for performance monitoring. Understanding of NFPA standards and manufacturer requirements related to the storage and handling of fire protection materials, or the ability to quickly learn them. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage inventory, documentation, and warehouse layout. Ability to work independently and be self-sufficient in a quiet, low-supervision environment. Comfort with productivity measurement and performance tracking using KPIs and inventory data. Additional Skills & Qualifications Knowledge in fire equipment or fire protection products is highly desirable. Experience supporting a new or expanding distribution center operation. Familiarity with technician-facing operations and understanding of technician satisfaction as a performance metric. Ability to collaborate effectively with sales and other office-based personnel. Comfort working with security monitoring systems and performance tracking tools. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maryland Heights, MO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Maryland Heights,MO. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. 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