Material Handling Supervisor

Georg Fischer; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Georg Fischer in Shawnee, Oklahoma, is seeking a logistics manager to oversee operations and ensure efficient material movements. The role demands strategic thinking, experience in warehouse operations, and a focus on coaching team members to meet production goals.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in logistics, expertise in SAP, and excellent communication skills. Join us to contribute to a forward-thinking company committed to sustainable solutions.

Qualifications

• Must have good understanding of logistics, operations, team behavior, and management.
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Must have experience in integrated material handling or shipping environment.

Responsibilities

• Set objectives for the team and ensure timely material movements.
• Monitor and coach team members while maintaining safe working conditions.
• Assist with interviewing and hiring warehouse employees.

Skills

Understanding of logistics and operations

Strategic thinking skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP system

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Supervising experience or 5 years in integrated material handling

2 years leadership experience in logistics

Job description

At GF, we see our company as a forward‑thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe. Join us to be part of a forward‑thinking, people‑centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative, international environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting daily, weekly, monthly objectives for team.
• Work directly with operations and logistic management and supply chain teams to ensure timely and accurate material movements to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Monitor employee output and engagement, overseeing and coaching team members, training new employees and supporting resolution of logistical operation constraints.
• Responsible to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Set goals with each direct and indirect report that is based on the annual goals developed by the logistics plan.
• Assist with the interviewing and hiring process of warehouse and shipping employees.
• Ensure that logistics team members are meeting or exceeding the material movement and inventory accuracy goals on a weekly basis.
• Ensure that all issues related to any type of equipment and/or tools are documented and submitted to the appropriate people.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives including a 6S system throughout the warehouse area.
• Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, and OSHAS 18001 certification requirements.
• Support and manage the Cost Reduction effort to continually reduce product manufacturing costs.
• Participate and support all improvement methods used to improve logistics and operations.
• Initiate and maintain periodic reporting to upper Management on various metrics and KPIs.
• Interact and manage transfer and shipping orders within ERP and Process Weaver system.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Must have a good understanding of logistics, operations, team behavior and management.
• A forward and long‑range strategic thinker capable of looking out for 2 years to plan for long‑term complex projects to improve the company.
• Good communications skills with a key to listening, striving to be viewed as a person who treats all people with respect and fairness.
• A clear understanding of how your decisions affect the company’s stability and profitability.
• Knowledge and expertise in SAP or similar ERP system.
• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Education And Experience

• Supervising experience or at least 5 years’ experience in an integrated material handling or shipping environment, having proficiency in all aspects of warehouse operations.
• Minimum 2 years’ leadership experience in logistics execution and transportation planning.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Typical factory environment with exposure to heat in production areas.
• Hearing, sight and foot protection required.
• Capable of viewing computer information for extended times.
• Able to walk, stretch, bend, stoop, squat and twist repeatedly during a shift without assistance.
• Eye‑hand coordination and manual dexterity required with fine motor skills.

Ability to read and follow instructions, blueprints communicate clearly to various levels of personnel and coworkers.