Logistics Supervisor - Warehouse Lead (SAP, 5S, KPIs)

NETZSCH Grinding & Dispersing North America; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

NETZSCH Pumps USA is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to lead the Exton, PA warehouse operations, overseeing receiving, inspection, warehousing, picking, packing and shipping of pumps and spare parts. You will ensure inventory accuracy, on-time order fulfillment, and manage outbound freight while driving SAP-based processes.

Lead a team of 8–12 associates, coordinate with HR on staffing decisions, and partner with other departments to prioritize, expedite, and resolve issues.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in warehouse, logistics, or distribution operations, including 2+ years leading or supervising a team.
• Hands-on proficiency with ERP systems; SAP (MM/WM) strongly preferred, including goods movements, transfer postings, and correction of erroneous transactions.
• Solid understanding of inventory management and warehouse processes in a technical or industrial-goods environment.
• Strong Excel skills; comfortable working with operational data and KPIs.
• Ability to read and interpret part numbers, BOMs, packing lists, and basic technical drawings.
• Demonstrated safety leadership; forklift experience/certification (or willingness to certify).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 8–12 associates and plan and prioritize the daily workload across the team based on order urgency, customer commitments, and service/production needs.
• Coordinate with HR on hiring, disciplinary action, and termination decisions in partnership with the Supply Chain & Planning Manager.
• Coordinate with other departments on priorities, expedites, and exceptions. Answer questions and provide information.
• Drive continuous improvement of warehouse layout, workflows, and productivity (5S / lean methods).
• Own inventory accuracy: physical inventory execution, root-cause analysis of variances, and corrective action and identify incorrect, incomplete, or missing material movements in SAP and make corrections.
• Maintain operationally relevant warehouse master data (storage/bin locations, handling units, packaging data).
• Report on KPIs such as inventory accuracy, receiving cycle time, and open/aged goods receipts.
• Ensure shipments are packaged appropriately for the product type and dispatched on time.
• Select outbound carriers and service levels, balancing cost, transit time, and customer requirements; own freight spent for outbound shipments.
• Manage carrier relationships and day‑to‑day performance; escalated service failures and damage claims.
• Manage the incoming inspection process for purchased parts and machines, including inspection documentation, quarantine of nonconforming material, and coordination of supplier claims with Purchasing/Supplier Development.
• Ensure traceability and correct documentation for goods received and shipped.
• Ensure a safe workplace: enforce PPE, safe lifting and material‑handling practices, forklift and overhead‑crane operating rules, housekeeping (5S), and hazard reporting.
• Actively participate in the Safety Committee
• Conduct safety briefings, incident/near‑miss investigations, and support internal audits.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and company EHS standards; maintain forklift/equipment certifications for the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Excel skills

Data analysis

Reading drawings

Safety leadership

Tools

SAP (MM/WM)

Job description

NETZSCH Pumps USA is seeking a Logistics Supervisor to lead the Exton, PA warehouse operations, overseeing receiving, inspection, warehousing, picking, packing and shipping of pumps and spare parts. You will ensure inventory accuracy, on-time order fulfillment, and manage outbound freight while driving SAP-based processes.

Lead a team of 8–12 associates, coordinate with HR on staffing decisions, and partner with other departments to prioritize, expedite, and resolve issues.