How to hire a Warehouse Supervisor

How to hire a warehouse supervisor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step warehouse supervisor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a warehouse supervisor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new warehouse supervisor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the warehouse supervisor you need to hire. Certain warehouse supervisor roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a warehouse supervisor to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a warehouse supervisor that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of warehouse supervisor salaries for various roles:

   Type Of Warehouse Supervisor	Description	Hourly Rate
   Warehouse Supervisor	A Warehouse Supervisor maintains inventory and supplies through receiving, storing, and delivering items. They also hire employees, create schedules, and monitor stock levels at the warehouse.	$16-32
   Material Handler/Warehouse	A warehouse material handler is responsible for assisting warehouse operations, moving merchandise from one place to another, labeling products, performing quality check procedures, packaging goods, and loading and unloading items from distribution vehicles. Warehouse material handlers operate warehouse tools and equipment for production, as well as ensuring the adequacy of stock inventory needed for orders and deliveries... Show More	$12-18
   Shipping And Receiving Supervisor	A shipping and receiving supervisor streamlines the shipping process for a more efficient company. The supervisors oversee and maintain the supplies and inventory through product receipt, storage, and delivery... Show More	$13-22

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common Skills:

   • Logistics
   • Shipping Receiving
   • OSHA
   • Safety Procedures
   • Excellent Interpersonal
   • Inventory Control
   • Warehouse Associates
   • Data Entry
   • Pallet Jack
   • WMS
   • Warehouse Functions
   • Safety Standards
   • Safety Regulations
   • Customer Orders

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage a crew of 11 individuals in a HVAC wholesale warehouse.
   • Manage activities of 30 staff; follow all HAZMAT and MSDS regulations.
   • Manage shipping and receiving to ensure efficiency on logistics and provide proactive solutions by anticipating, identifying and resolve customer issues/discrepancies.
   • Experience working with computerize inventory control system utilizing RF scanning.
   • Coordinate with transportation to pick up cargo from CRSP/ADACG to SSA.
   • Turn in high volume of serviceable and unserviceable parts to the SSA.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your warehouse supervisor job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A warehouse supervisor salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a warehouse supervisor in Florida may be lower than in Maryland, and an entry-level warehouse supervisor usually earns less than a senior-level warehouse supervisor. Additionally, a warehouse supervisor with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average warehouse supervisor salary

   $49,556yearly

   $23.82 hourly rate

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   Entry-level warehouse supervisor salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 18, 2025

   Average warehouse supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. Salary	Hourly Rate
   1	Maryland	$60,744	$29
   2	Nevada	$58,944	$28
   3	Oregon	$55,940	$27
   4	New Jersey	$54,612	$26
   5	Massachusetts	$53,753	$26
   6	California	$52,649	$25
   7	Minnesota	$51,788	$25
   8	New York	$51,539	$25
   9	Nebraska	$51,523	$25
   10	Missouri	$51,501	$25
   11	Pennsylvania	$50,506	$24
   12	Illinois	$49,864	$24
   13	Colorado	$49,843	$24
   14	North Carolina	$46,786	$22
   15	Utah	$46,742	$22
   16	Ohio	$46,668	$22
   17	Maine	$46,593	$22
   18	Tennessee	$46,525	$22
   19	Arizona	$45,715	$22
   20	Indiana	$45,129	$22

   Average warehouse supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average Salary	Hourly Rate	Job Openings
   1	Amphenol	$79,510	$38.23
   2	Forum Energy Technologies	$67,745	$32.57
   3	ABB	$67,027	$32.22	9
   4	Schneider Electric Industrial Services	$66,751	$32.09	15
   5	Anheuser-Busch	$66,661	$32.05	3
   6	Kao Brands	$66,553	$32.00
   7	ITT	$64,950	$31.23	3
   8	Johnson Controls	$63,958	$30.75	11
   9	H.B. Fuller	$63,712	$30.63	12
   10	The Judge Group	$63,486	$30.52	1
   11	Serco	$63,140	$30.36
   12	Uline	$62,741	$30.16	123
   13	Barnes Group	$62,470	$30.03	2
   14	Price Chopper Supermarkets-Market 32	$61,898	$29.76
   15	ESPO	$61,313	$29.48
   16	Halliburton	$60,381	$29.03	3
   17	Cummins	$60,336	$29.01	14
   18	Rockwell Automation	$60,198	$28.94
   19	Sanmina	$60,028	$28.86
   20	Henkel	$59,787	$28.74

4. Writing a Warehouse Supervisor Job Description

   A job description for a warehouse supervisor role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a warehouse supervisor job description:

   Warehouse Supervisor job description example

   Wage: $23.65 / hour

   SHIFT YOUR TEAM

   Who exactly are UPS Warehouse Supervisors? They're an inspiring, organized and collaborative bunch who enjoy accountability, hitting their targets and growing their careers. These leaders oversee our teams of warehouse workers to make sure packages get where they need to go efficiently and safely.

   So what does it take to make it through a fast paced day leading, training and supervising our warehouse workers?

   • The ability to lift up to 70 lbs
   • Ability to lead a group of UPSers
   • Legal right to work in the U.S.
   • An eye for detail
   • Reliability, responsibility and a great attitude

   SHIFT YOUR BENEFITS

   What's in it for you? You've read about our UPS Warehouse Supervisors… but what else do we offer that makes being a UPS Warehouse Supervisor so rewarding?

   • Excellent weekly pay
   • Up to $25,000 in Education Tuition Assistance
   • 401(k)
   • Medical, dental and vision, after waiting period
   • Career development opportunities
   • Promotion from within culture
   • And so much more

   This position is Part-Time and our UPS Warehouse Supervisors typically work 5 ½ - 6 hours per day and are guaranteed 27.5 hours per week. This position will either be (Monday - Friday) or (Tuesday - Saturday) depending on the building needs.

   SHIFT YOUR PURPOSE

   So what is UPS all about? Well, you're probably already familiar with us-we're the brown trucks delivering everything from diapers and dish towels to holiday gifts and college care packages to life-saving medicines.

   But we're more than that. We're also hardworking, efficient package handlers and friendly, focused drivers. We're professionals working in finance, IT, engineering, marketing, and more. We are building our business ethically, safely, sustainably, and in an environmentally conscientious way. And we are here to deliver what truly matters-to customers, communities, colleagues, the world, and you and your career. Come work for an award-winning company. Make the Shift to UPS.

   UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law

   UPS is an equal opportunity employer. UPS does not discriminate on the basis of race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law
   
   

   We welcome those with experience in jobs such as Staff Accountant, Bookkeeper, and Financial Analyst and others in the Accounting and Finance to apply.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right warehouse supervisor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your warehouse supervisor job on Zippia to find and recruit warehouse supervisor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with warehouse supervisor candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new warehouse supervisor

   Once you've selected the best warehouse supervisor candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new warehouse supervisor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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