Lead Warehouse Operations

NFI; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI is seeking a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day warehouse activities and supervise staff to hit daily production goals. Shifts run Monday–Thursday 7 am–5:30 pm and Friday–Sunday 7 pm–7:30 am, with focus on safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes supervision of inbound/outbound shipments, equipment utilization, and collaboration with leaders to balance labor and meet objectives. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field, or 1–5 years of supervisory experience.
• High School Diploma required.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan preferred).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment.
• Experience with performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean/Six Sigma tools.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, HAZMAT regulations and willingness to certify.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements shipping and receiving work schedules and assignments to assure effective and efficient operations to meet goals
• Provides direct supervision to warehouse personnel matching skill and background of personnel to work required.
• Supervises all inbound and outbound shipments to ensure they are correct and carried out in a timely fashion
• Ensures that equipment is utilized in the most efficient manner
• Coordinates the maintenance of equipment with management
• Reviews the daily work objective and determines productivity requirements to produce during the shift to meet the overall building objectives
• Partners with other leaders to balance labor ensuring appropriate levels of staffing

Skills

Talent management

Team building

Communication (verbal/written)

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Lean/Six Sigma tools

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field

High School Diploma

Tools

Manhattan Warehouse Management System

Job description

NFI is seeking a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead day-to-day warehouse activities and supervise staff to hit daily production goals. Shifts run Monday–Thursday 7 am–5:30 pm and Friday–Sunday 7 pm–7:30 am, with focus on safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes supervision of inbound/outbound shipments, equipment utilization, and collaboration with leaders to balance labor and meet objectives. Strong leadership and communication are essential.