Distribution Center Supervisor

United Pipe & Steel operates in a fast‑moving distribution environment where safety, reliability, and teamwork matter every day. We work closely with our customers, suppliers, and employees to keep wholesale distribution moving efficiently across the country.

We are a leading master distributor of standard pipe products in the United States, and we continue to grow. In an environment shaped by market volatility and shifting supply conditions, the role of master distributors has become increasingly important. Our success depends on the people who work here, with each role contributing to reliable inventory flow, operational consistency, and the systems that support essential infrastructure nationwide.

Location: 83 Turnpike Road

Job : IPS-09.11.26-BF

# of Openings: 1

United Pipe & Steel is a leading distributor of pipe and tube products serving customers nationwide. As part of the Reliance, Inc. family of companies, we combine the strength and stability of an industry leader with the teamwork, responsiveness, and customer focus of a local operation. We are committed to providing exceptional service, investing in our employees, and creating a safe, collaborative workplace where people can build rewarding careers.

The Supervisor will be the primary backup to the DC Manager, responsible for the day-to-day operations, with a focus on safety, quality, inventory control, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will meet or exceed all KPIs, lead and develop the warehouse team and provide impeccable customer service to our customers. The DC Manager and Supervisor will collaborate to ensure all warehouse and administrative assignments are covered in an efficient manner.

The Supervisordirectly reports to the DC Manager and has decision-making authority as delegated by the DC Manager.

• Supervise daily operations in a fast-paced and continuously changing distribution warehouse environment.
• Ensure the warehouse operates at peak efficiency, with safety being the primary goal, by supporting a safe work environment by following safety rules and regulations and reporting all safety hazards.
• Develop the warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with California legal regulations.
• Perform daily equipment, safety, and building inspections, and oversees general maintenance as needed. Makes recommendations for improvements to procedures or equipment.
• Promote a positive team environment and increase employee engagement by leading by example while motivating and mentoring others.
• Collaborates with the Manager to ensure coordination of warehouse activities. Interfaces andconnectswith the Sales team and customers regarding service.
• Resolve and troubleshoot escalated customer service issues.
• Quality check of all outbound shipments.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic while maintaining a sense of urgency to complete tasks and accomplish goals set by leadership.
• Be able to communicate effectively with fellow employees with courtesy and respect.
• Manages and maintains good human resources practices and adherence to corporate and department policies and procedures.
• Monitor inbound warehouse inventory and the flow of products to the processors.
• Oversee trafficking, customer callouts, and delivery logs.
• Monitor the loading and unloading of all materials, reporting defective or damaged items.
• Ensure DC is maintained in accordance with the strategic inventory management plan.
• Execute Cycle Count program and annual physical inventory.
• Coordinate in/outbound shipments and oversee the loading of outgoing shipments while minimizing or preventing all inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure equipment is maintained to DOT and Driver satisfaction.
• Check the safety and configuration of all loads before they leave the facility to ensure DOT compliance.
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations.

• This position requires considerable physical activity, including standing for prolonged periods, reaching, bending repeatedly, lifting, pushing, and pulling safely up to 50 pounds.
• Be willing to work in all weather conditions.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which is required in designated areas.
• Requires lifting to 50 lbs.
• Occasional exposure to re-tarping activities in supervisory or support