The Warehouse & Logistics Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all warehouse, inventory, shipping, receiving, and logistics operations within a manufacturing facility. This position ensures the safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods while maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting production requirements. The supervisor provides leadership to both union and non-union employees, ensuring compliance with company policies, collective bargaining agreements, safety regulations, and operational standards. Main tasks / Responsibilities: • Lead and supervise daily warehouse, shipping, receiving, and logistics operations to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted support of manufacturing and customer delivery requirements. • Manage and develop both union and non-union employees, including scheduling, training, coaching, performance management, attendance, and disciplinary actions in compliance with company policies and collective bargaining agreements. • Ensure timely receipt, storage, movement, and distribution of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods to support production and customer demands. • Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, transaction audits, and corrective actions to resolve discrepancies. • Coordinate inbound and outbound transportation activities, including carrier management, freight scheduling, and on-time shipment performance. • Drive compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety standards, material handling procedures, and environmental requirements while promoting a strong safety culture. • Monitor warehouse productivity, labor utilization, and operational performance metrics, implementing actions to improve efficiency and service levels. • Collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, Quality, and Customer Service teams to ensure effective material flow and issue resolution. • Support labor relations activities, including grievance administration, contract interpretation, investigations, and partnership with Human Resources and Labor Relations. • Lead continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and best practices to optimize warehouse operations, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction. Key Competencies: • Leadership & Workforce Management - Ability to effectively lead, motivate, and develop both union and non-union employees while fostering accountability, engagement, and high performance. • Warehouse & Logistics Operations Expertise - Strong knowledge of inventory control, shipping, receiving, material handling, transportation coordination, and warehouse management best practices within a manufacturing environment. • Labor Relations & Employee Relations - Demonstrated ability to administer collective bargaining agreement provisions, manage grievances, resolve workplace conflicts, and maintain positive labor-management relationships. • Safety, Compliance & Risk Management - Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment through regulatory compliance, safety leadership, incident prevention, and adherence to operational standards. • Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving - Ability to analyze operational data, identify root causes, implement process improvements, and drive productivity, quality, and cost-saving initiatives using Lean principles and best practices. Qualifications, skills & expertise: • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. • Minimum 5 years of warehouse, logistics, distribution, or materials management experience in a manufacturing environment. • Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience leading warehouse, logistics, or operations teams. • Experience supervising both union and non-union employees; working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and labor relations practices preferred. • Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, transportation management, and material handling processes. • Experience utilizing ERP systems, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Microsoft Office applications. • Proven leadership, coaching, employee development, and conflict resolution skills. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization. • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement methodologies, and workplace safety regulations preferred. Compensation & Benefits • Salary Range: The yearly compensation for this role is $78,390 - $95,810 and is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Actual pay may be higher or lower than the posted range. • Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. • Other Compensation: Includes participation in a short-term incentive program and wellness incentives.