Hands-On Warehouse Shift Leader

Eastern Metal Supply; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Metal Supply is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Lakeland, FL to oversee daily warehouse operations, lead a team, and drive on-time shipping, receiving, and inventory accuracy. The role emphasizes safety, process improvement, and accountability, with hands-on involvement as needed.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of supervisory experience in warehousing, strong knowledge of WMS/ERP, and a proven ability to coach staff and meet KPIs while maintaining high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years supervisory or management experience in a warehouse, distribution, or logistics environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and order fulfillment.
• Proven leadership with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate employees while fostering a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to hold team members accountable in a fair, consistent, and professional manner.
• Strong focus on safety awareness and compliance, including knowledge of OSHA standards.
• Ability to drive operational excellence through process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
• High integrity, ownership, and accountability in all aspects of work.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills; hands-on leadership approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and order fulfillment.
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor work to ensure tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse staff to drive performance and accountability.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to ensure productivity, quality, and service level goals.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels through cycle counts and replenishment processes.
• Oversee ordering and management of shipping and operational supplies.
• Ensure OSHA safety regulations are followed and promote a safe working environment.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and address hazards or concerns.
• Perform employee evaluations and support professional development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and efficiency.
• Lead by example with proper PPE and step into hands-on tasks when needed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Accountability

Safety compliance (OSHA)

Process improvement

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Hands-on leadership

Math & measurements

WMS / ERP knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

Eastern Metal Supply is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Lakeland, FL to oversee daily warehouse operations, lead a team, and drive on-time shipping, receiving, and inventory accuracy. The role emphasizes safety, process improvement, and accountability, with hands-on involvement as needed.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of supervisory experience in warehousing, strong knowledge of WMS/ERP, and a proven ability to coach staff and meet KPIs while maintaining high quality standards.