Inbound Supervisor

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Inbound Supervisor

Imperial Distributors

icon Worcester, MA, US, 01607

iconFull Time

icon9 October 2025

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Summary

We are seeking a motivated Warehouse Supervisor to oversee daily inbound operations and lead a team in a fast-paced distribution environment. This role is responsible for scheduling, training, and mentoring employees while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are consistently achieved. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of supervisory experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to drive process improvements. Bilingual English/Spanish, WMS knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are highly preferred.

About Imperial (IDI)

Imperial is a recognized leader in supermarket non-foods distribution and merchandising. For over 85 years, we’ve helped our partners grow smarter and stronger—offering unmatched product selection, customized programs, and expert retail support across health, beauty, wellness, general merchandise categories. IDI supports over 50 regional and independent retail grocery banners with products from major national CPG brands as well as customized private label and seasonal program options.

What sets us apart? Our singular focus is on providing retailers with the value, innovation, and differentiation they need to thrive in today's dynamic marketplace.

Our Mission prioritizes people, embraces change, and fosters growth. And our Vision is to redefine partnership with a lasting impact on our customers, communities, and the industry. At the center of it all is our amazing team.

 

Essential Responsibilities

  • Supervise, mentor and empower team members
  • Plan and assign work and work schedules
  • Train and cross-train team members
  • Responsible for interviewing and onboarding new hires.
  • Manage performance and terminations.
  • Accountable for maintaining quality and safety standards, improving productivity, and driving a culture of process improvement
  • Prepare all reports and logs as required.
  • Provide weekly data including but not limited to productivity, safety, and housekeeping to management as required
  • Maintain the warehouse in a clean, safe, and orderly condition.
  • Participates in special projects as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

 Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday

Tuesday 7AM-5:30PM. Wednesday-Friday 7AM-3:30PM. Saturday 9AM-5:30PM. 

Qualifications

  • 2+ years recent distribution/warehouse supervisory experience
  • Voice to Pick System experience
  • Inbound experience within receiving, bulk, or stocking
  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
  • Understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS) and reporting
  • Excellent verbal & written communications skills
  • Excellent organizational, problem solving, and follow-up skills
  • Demonstrated ability to drive change and influence others
  • Ability to effectively work in a fast-paced, diverse team environment
  • Proficient with Microsoft Applications (e.g. Outlook, Excel and Word)
  • Champion of People, Change Agent, and gaining a complete understanding of the Inbound functions to be master of all processes

Skills

  • Strong and proven analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated focus on internal and external customers.
  • Intermediate in Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and other relevant software.
  • Highly motivated, with a track record of achieving personal, team, and organizational goals, creates a sense of urgency and delegates appropriately.
  • Capable of positively motivating oneself, individuals, and teams to exceed performance expectations despite complex, fast-paced environment. 
  • Leadership style rooted in high integrity and focused on overall Mission of Imperial.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. 

Why Join Us

Growth Culture: Opportunities for professional advancement

Employee Perks: Discounted product store, food events, and summer food trucks

Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO and more

**A full comprehensive job description will be available during the interview process, this is a condensed job posting.