Night Shift Operations Supervisor

DescriptionPosition Overview:

Palmer-Donavin is a leading distributor of building materials serving customers throughout the Midwest and Southeast. Our night shift operation plays a critical role in delivering on our promise of outstanding service to our customers.

The Night Shift Supervisor is responsible for leading the warehouse night shift operation and ensuring all outbound material is pulled, packaged, and loaded safely, accurately, and on schedule for delivery to customers.

This role oversees nightly workflow, assigns tasks, and manages the performance and development of the night shift team. The supervisor works closely with operations leadership and other departments to resolve issues, maintain safety standards, and ensure warehouse operations run efficiently.

This position is a hands-on working supervisor role, supporting the team on the warehouse floor while directing workflow, maintaining operational standards, and driving accountability for results.

The night shift plays a critical role in delivering Palmer-Donavin’s commitment to outstanding customer service by ensuring materials are prepared and loaded correctly for next-day delivery.

Shift: Sunday - Thursday 7:30pm - 4:00am (overtime as business requires).

Key Responsibilities:

Lead nightly outbound warehouse operations to ensure orders are pulled, packaged, and loaded safely, accurately, and on schedule for delivery
Assign and prioritize work across the shift based on nightly workload and operational needs
Lead daily startup meetings to review safety topics, previous day errors, KPI performance, and the nightly workload
Assist employees with pulling, packaging, and loading outbound material as needed to meet operational deadlines
Conduct quality control inspections of outbound trucks to ensure materials are loaded correctly and secured for safe transport
Monitor workflow and adjust work distribution or staffing to maintain efficiency and productivity
Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate with sales, purchasing, and operations teams to resolve problems quickly
Monitor team performance and coach employees to meet productivity, quality, and attendance expectations
Supervise, train, and develop warehouse employees to build a reliable and high-performing team
Support hiring and onboarding efforts, including interviewing candidates and assisting with new employee training
Enforce company safety policies, conduct daily safety discussions, and investigate accidents or safety incidents
Maintain communication with operations leadership and participate in meetings to support operational performance and continuous improvement

QualificationsQualifications:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
1+ years of experience in management

Requirements:

Satisfactory criminal history check
Satisfactory result on a pre-employment drug screening

Benefits:

Employee owners enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Company performance bonuses
401(k) with company matching
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and disability insurance
Paid time off beginning in the first year
Parental leave
Wellness program
Employee discounts on building materials
Ongoing training and development opportunities