Order Management - Lead

BRADY WORLDWIDE INC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee development

Job summary

Brady Corporation is seeking an Order Management Lead to oversee high-volume warehouse order processing, scheduling, and dock coordination. The role focuses on accurate picking, staging, and auditing to support swift dispatch and on-time performance.

The successful candidate will manage daily dock workflow, investigate discrepancies, and drive process improvements across ERP/MRP environments. Overtime and weekend work may be required to meet peak demands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years of high-volume distribution supervision experience.
• Experience with warehouse picking technologies and scanning solutions.
• Experience in using warehouse control or management software (ERP).
• Proven track record of establishing disciplined work processes and improving them.

Responsibilities

• Queue management: ensure orders printed, batched, and processed overnight and during the day.
• Order prep: coordinate with shipping for picked, labeled, and audited orders.
• Dock coordination: lead daily workflow of dock workers and material handlers.
• Inventory investigation: research and resolve discrepancies (missing pallets, late orders, carrier issues).
• International compliance: stage and fulfill international orders to completion.
• Performance tracking: monitor and report On-Time Delivery, flag delays to management.
• Cross-training: delegate authority when Warehouse Manager is out of the office.

Skills

Warehouse supervision

Dock operations

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, logistics

Tools

SAP

Warehouse management systems

MRP

Job description

The Order Management Lead is a critical role on Brady’s warehouse logistics team, supporting high volume and fast paced warehouse operations. In addition to managing order processing and scheduling, the lead oversees dock operations and is responsible for accurate picking, staging and auditing of orders. Concentrates on early-stage order fulfillment workflows, ensuring swift dispatch preparation, monitoring service benchmarks, and pre-emptively addressing operational hurdles.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Queue Management: Ensure all system orders are accurately printed, batched, and processed overnight and consistently throughout the day.
• Order Prep: Coordinate with the shipping office for orders ready to be picked, labeled, and audited.
• Dock Coordination: Lead and direct the daily workflow of dock workers, forklift operators, and material handlers.
• Inventory Investigation: Research and resolve operational discrepancies, including missing pallets, late orders, or systemic carrier issues.
• International Compliance: Stage and fulfill international order until complete.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor, log, and report on On-Time Delivery Performance, communicating potential delays directly to management.
• Cross-Training: Assume delegation of authority when the Warehouse Manager is out of office.

What You Will Need To Be Successful:

• High school Diploma/GED required
• Minimum 5 years of high volume distribution supervision experience
• Experience in the various warehouse picking technologies
• Experience in the use of and implementations of warehouse control or management software
• Experience in the use of various barcode and scanning technologies to improve picking/packaging efficiencies
• The individual must have a proven track record of establishing disciplined work processes and improving those processes
• Strong supervisory and project management skills
• Flexible in schedule to work overtime, nights & weekends as needed
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly & stand for 100% of shift

Additional Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, logistics or related field
• Knowledge of MRP and familiarity with ERP systems, such as SAP
• 8+ years of shipping and receiving experience
• A thorough mastery of manufacturing processes, inventory management principles and material flow procedures
• Experience performing quality checks and recording data

About Us:

Who we are:
Brady Corporation is a global industrial technology leader dedicated to making workplaces safer, more productive, and more connected. Backed by a 110+ year legacy of reliability and innovation, we have entered an exciting era of transformation and growth, powered by more than 10,000 team members serving customers across 40+ countries. Following our acquisition of Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services business in August 2026, Brady brings together trusted leadership in safety, materials science, and identification with advanced mobile computing, scanning, and automation. We help organizations make work safer, more productive, and more connected by transforming everyday critical information into actionable intelligence. Our end-to-end platform unites two powerful pillars:

• Identification Solutions: High-performance labels, safety signs, engineered materials, and rugged industrial printing systems.
• Intelligent Productivity Solutions: Industry-leading mobile computers, barcode/RFID scanners, specialized software, voice automation, and workflow services.

From aerospace, healthcare, and laboratories to manufacturing plants, retail, data centers, and global transportation and logistics hubs, we empower customers to identify, protect, track, and optimize the people, assets, and processes that keep the world running. Why work at Brady:
A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth.

Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back.

Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world.

• Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision
• Generous 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees
• Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance
• Scholarship program for children of Brady employees
• A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management)
• Dress-for-your-day dress code
• Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program

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