2nd Shift Supervisor - Small Parcel

Tennant Company; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 62,700 - 93,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) matching

Vacation and paid time off

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Tennant Company in Louisville, KY, is looking for a 2nd Shift Supervisor to lead warehousing activities. This role requires exceptional leadership to manage performance, coach teams, and maintain high standards of customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in management, proven warehouse experience, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives within a collaborative environment. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with Lean System practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach staff to meet metrics.
• Manage team performance and evaluations.
• Deliver high customer satisfaction and quality.

Skills

Warehouse supervision experience

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of warehouse software (SAP)

Data analysis

Communication skills

Motivational skills

Time management

Education

3+ years in distribution environment

5+ years in leadership/supervision

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

2nd Shift Supervisor - Small Parcel

Louisville, KY

$62,700 - 93,700

Responsibilities:

• Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction through excellence in identifying, dispatching, and assuring quality of orders.
• Measure and report the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employees performance.
• Provide the necessary leadership to manage, coach, and direct assigned teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Manage timecards and time off requests.
• Manage the team’s performance through evaluations, development, training, and promotions.
• Interview and select new talent.
• Hold team accountable through coaching and discipline.
• Motivate and reinforce good behavior through timely recognition.
• Communicate and administer company and department policies, work practices, and procedures in an effective manner.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and remove barriers to success by using a data driven problem solving approach to make fact-based decisions.
• Support, implement, and sustain continuous improvement initiatives.
• Operate power-industrial equipment.

Skills Required:

• Proven work experience as a Warehouse Supervisor.
• Highly effective supervisory skills and techniques.
• Knowledge of warehouse software packages, preferable SAP, and MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to input, retrieve, and analyse data.
• Hands‑on commitment to getting the job done.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in decision making and exercising sound judgement to plan and accomplish goals.
• Effective communication skills with staff and peers from up and downstream processes.
• Ability to motivate engagement of a diverse group of employees and drive changes.
• Coach and mentor direct reports.
• Clear understanding of problem‑solving process and methods.
• Identify obstacles within department that may keep employees from being effective; takes action to address issues as they arise.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organise and accurately prioritise work, be detail oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgement in various situations.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information.
• Ability to successfully handle and manage change.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally, and collaborating well cross‑functionally.
• Plans and holds the team accountable to daily tasks and departmental strategic goals.
• Appropriately receive constructive feedback from team members and leadership to continuously improve professionally.
• Effective time management.

Education & Experience:

• 3+ years of applicable job experience in a distribution environment (ex. production, distribution, logistics).
• 5+ years of previous leadership/supervision experience required.
• Experience with Lean System practices across multiple processes.
• Track record of insuring equipment is properly maintained, and preventative maintenance is performed in a timely manner.
• SAP knowledge preferred.
• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health benefits package starting on day one.
• Generous vacation and paid time off policy.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Positive and collaborative work environment.

Physical Demands:

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds.

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. The salary range reflects both entry into the role and future growth. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits

Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%, paid vacation time, 8 paid company holidays and 3 personal holidays dental and vision coverage, wellness rewards, robust family support programs, company‑paid disability and life insurance, and a full Employee Assistance Program.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.