1st Shift Warehouse Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $75,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Job description:

Warehouse Supervisor – Suffolk, VA

Salary: $75,000–$78,000 (Direct Hire)
Schedule: Primarily Mid-Shift (must be flexible for both 1st & 2nd shift coverage)

Overview

Our client in  Suffolk, VA is seeking a reliable and adaptable  Warehouse Supervisor to oversee CSR operations across both 1st and 2nd shifts. This role requires a hands-on leader who can effectively balance floor supervision with administrative responsibilities, training, and reporting.

The ideal candidate is  reliable, adaptable, and teachable , with strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise CSR and warehouse staff across  both shifts (1st shift begins at 5:00 AM; 2nd shift ends between 11:30 PM–2:00 AM during peak season).
• Provide consistent leadership, accountability, and performance management.
• Support both shifts as needed for  training, coverage, and operational support .
• Perform hands-on floor supervision — approximately 90% of time spent on the warehouse floor .
• Utilize and manage the  Acellos WMS (Warehouse Management System); maintain accuracy in data, inventory, and reporting.
• Generate and deliver daily reports and analytics to senior management and ownership.
• Cross-train in all Warehouse Supervisor functions to support the team during vacations, call-outs, and peak seasons.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external customers to maintain service excellence and operational efficiency.
• Promote a clean, safe, and organized work environment in alignment with company standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in  warehouse supervision or leadership within a logistics/distribution environment.
• Strong  computer literacy — proficient with  Excel and capable of learning new systems quickly.
• Experience with  Acellos WMS or similar systems preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work  varying schedules across both day and evening shifts as needed.
• Strong attendance and reliability — must be committed to  no planned time off during the initial 90-day training period .
• Willingness to learn and adopt “The Company Way”of processes before contributing to process improvements.

Additional Details

• This is a  direct-hire, salaried position offering long-term stability and growth potential.
• Supervisors are provided with  rolling desks and golf carts to support mobility between administrative and floor functions.
• Candidates must be comfortable balancing both  hands-on and analytical responsibilities .

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you available for 1st and 2nd shift?

Experience:

• Warehouse supervisor: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Suffolk, VA 23439 (Required)

Pathway Group is a Recruitment and Staffing service dedicated to the Manufacturing Industry. We pride ourselves on being expert recruiters in the space staying true to our manufacturing recruitment vertical. The vast majority of our placements are contract to hire and direct hire placements. Our goal is to add value to the client and candidate. Placing the right candidate into their next career. We focus on positions like mechanical assemblers, electrical assemblers, CNC operators, CMM operators, composite technicians, quality technicians, engineers, managers, etc.

Company Description

Pathway Group is a Recruitment and Staffing service dedicated to the Manufacturing Industry. We pride ourselves on being expert recruiters in the space staying true to our manufacturing recruitment vertical. The vast majority of our placements are contract to hire and direct hire placements. Our goal is to add value to the client and candidate. Placing the right candidate into their next career. We focus on positions like mechanical assemblers, electrical assemblers, CNC operators, CMM operators, composite technicians, quality technicians, engineers, managers, etc.