- Strong supervisory skills: staffing, delegation, coaching, and accountability in a fast-paced manufacturing/warehouse environment.
- Working knowledge of shipping/receiving processes and documentation (e.g., bills of lading, freight coordination) and inventory control best practices.
- Proficiency with ERP/WMS transactions, data accuracy, and KPI reporting (Excel/Office).
- Continuous improvement mindset (Lean/Kaizen/5S), problem solving, and root-cause corrective action skills.
- Safety leadership: ability to enforce safe work practices for forklifts/material handling and maintain organized, compliant work areas.
- Vendor/contractor coordination skills (scope definition, scheduling, recordkeeping, and compliance monitoring).
- Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and external carriers/contractors.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required Education / Experience - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field.
- 3+ years of warehouse/logistics experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, including leadership/lead responsibilities.
Preferred Education / Experience - 5 years shipping and receiving experience with material handling experience preferred.
- Experience with ERP/WMS (e.g., SAP) and cycle count/physical inventory programs.
- Lean/Kaizen/5S training or certification; forklift trainer or safety-related training.
- Experience coordinating facility maintenance work, contractors, or small site improvement projects.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Key Working Relationships - Works closely with Production, Scheduling, Purchasing, Quality, Maintenance/Facilities, and Finance; interfaces with freight carriers and maintenance contractors.
Physical Demands - Work involves typical warehouse and manufacturing environments. Requires the ability to push/pull/lift/carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and perform frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing as needed
Working Conditions - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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