Senior Warehouse Operations Leader – 2nd & 3rd Shifts

Poly-Wood LLC; Syracuse (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

POLYWOOD in Syracuse, IN is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead 2nd and 3rd shift warehouse operations, translating daily plans into action while maintaining safety, quality, and on-time performance. You will oversee receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, and dock operations, coach supervisors, and develop leadership for a high-volume, multi-shift site.

This role requires hands-on leadership on the warehouse floor and collaboration with Production,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or fulfillment experience.
• 3+ years directly leading supervisors or front-line leaders.
• Proven track record developing leaders and improving team performance in a high-volume, multi-shift environment.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse safety, inventory control, labor planning, productivity management, and shipping processes.
• Experience with ERP, WMS, and TMS platforms, plus the ability to use operational data to drive clear actions.
• Strong communication, coaching, conflict-resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance employee development with operational accountability.
• Ability to work four 12-hour shifts and remain active on the warehouse floor, including around powered equipment, trailers, docks, weather exposure, and fluctuating temperatures.
• Flexibility to adjust hours occasionally for training, meetings, peak periods, or operational emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support second- and third-shift supervisors.
• Create development plans, conduct regular coaching sessions.
• Build supervisor capability in labor planning, performance management, and engagement.
• Coach on shift-start meetings, performance conversations, and handovers.
• Identify high-potential employees and build succession plans.
• Oversee receiving, put-away, picking, packing, and shipping across shifts.
• Monitor productivity, service levels, inventory accuracy, and attendance.
• Adjust labor and priorities as volume, staffing, equipment, inventory or carrier conditions change.
• Coordinate with Production, Transportation, Maintenance, and support teams; resolve or elevate operational issues promptly.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Labor planning

Safety management

ERP/WMS/TMS experience

Communication and coaching

Multi-shift supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations, supply chain, logistics, or related field

Tools

Acumatica

Sabertooth

ShipHawk

Job description

POLYWOOD in Syracuse, IN is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead 2nd and 3rd shift warehouse operations, translating daily plans into action while maintaining safety, quality, and on-time performance. You will oversee receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, and dock operations, coach supervisors, and develop leadership for a high-volume, multi-shift site.

This role requires hands-on leadership on the warehouse floor and collaboration with Production,