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Warehouse Supervisor

Ace Hardware · La Crosse, WI · $66,000–$82,650 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 3, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you coached someone whose productivity was below standard.

What they are checking: Whether they find the cause and coach with clear expectations before moving to discipline.

Walk me through how you interview someone for a warehouse role. What are you looking for?

What they are checking: Whether they can select candidates who fit, since the posting makes hiring part of the job.

How do you collect feedback from your team and turn it into an efficiency improvement?

What they are checking: Whether they listen to the floor and act on it, which the role names as a way to drive efficiency.

Tell me about a time you wrote a tough performance appraisal.

What they are checking: Whether they give honest, specific evaluations rather than inflating ratings to avoid hard conversations.

This role may require nontraditional shifts. Tell me about your experience leading on nights or weekends.

What they are checking: Whether they can lead effectively and stay available when the schedule is outside a normal day.

What would you do

How would you plan labor at the start of a shift when volume is higher than expected and two people called off?

What they are checking: Whether they can move people and priorities quickly to meet operational needs without sacrificing safety.

You see one of your best performers skip a safety step to keep their numbers up. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they enforce safety rules consistently, even with a top performer, as the first duty listed.

Two team members are in a conflict that is affecting the whole area. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Their ability to resolve employee problems fairly and keep the team working together.

About the work

How do you validate payroll for your team, and what errors have you caught?

What they are checking: Their attention to detail on hours and pay, which directly affects team trust.

What do you use Excel for in a supervisor role?

What they are checking: Their practical ability to track productivity, audit data and verify information, as the posting requires.

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The full job description

As published by Ace Hardware.

Warehouse Supervisor What You’ll Do • Enforce safety rules and regulations • Responsible for day-to-day execution of the strategic vision of the company for our work area. Plan work assignments and manage manpower to meet operational needs. • Monitor employees and the work process to ensure proper completion according to company standards. Oversee your work area and support your team’s success through observations and coaching. • Validate payroll for team members • Conduct interviews and select candidates who are a good fit for the company • Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals • Resolve employee problems and collaborate with employees, peers, and other stakeholders to facilitate problem resolution. Collect your teams’ feedback and developing a way to drive efficiency through your team. Required Skills • Minimum years of 2 years’ experience; 5 preferred of relevant work • Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources. • Basic to intermediate knowledge of Word, Outlook and Excel • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience. • Ability and willingness to work non-traditional shifts and hours. • Ability to process Information including calculating, auditing, analyzing, and/or verifying information or data. • Interacting with computers to set up functions, enter data, or process information. • Strong Communication skills - Communicating with superiors, peers, or subordinates • Ability to operate vehicles, mechanized devices, or equipment • Maintain safe work environment #LI-RJ1 Compensation Details: Annual Salary Range of $ 66,000.00 - $82,650.00 per year Why should you join our team? We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand. In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including: • Semi-Monthly Pay • Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!) • 18 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 9 paid holidays depending on the month of hire • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents • Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution for the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10% of total eligible compensation • Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review • Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering our employees opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation • Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events • Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off • Adoption cost reimbursement • Identity theft protection * Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies. Want to be notified when new jobs are posted? Follow the link below to create an account and set up custom job alerts: Create Job Alert We want to hear from you! When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets. Equal Opportunity Employer Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws. Disclaimer The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview. This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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