Shipping & Receiving Supervisor — 4‑Day Lean Ops Lead

Tennant Company; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Dental and vision coverage

Wellness rewards

Employee Assistance Program

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Tennant Company in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Supply Chain Supervisor to lead shipping, receiving, warehouse, and material movement to ensure safe, accurate, and timely flow of goods. This role provides leadership for warehouse personnel, coordinates transportation, and drives operational excellence.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years in logistics leadership, 3+ years supervisory experience, ERP/WMS experience, and forklift certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or relevant experience.
• 5+ years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics leadership experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• Experience with ERP/WMS systems and transportation management processes.
• SAP S4/EWM preferred.
• Possess strong verbal and written skills.
• Forklift certified or must be capable of becoming forklift certified pursuant to OSHA requirements.
• Strong Microsoft Office and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop shipping and receiving personnel.
• Direct daily outbound shipping activities.
• Oversee inbound receiving activities and material processing.
• Maintain warehouse organization and 5S standards.
• Ensure OSHA, transportation, and company policy compliance.
• Lead Lean and Kaizen activities.
• Drive root-cause analysis and process improvement initiatives.
• Work on special projects as directed.

Skills

Strong verbal and written skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics/Operations/Business

Tools

ERP/WMS

SAP S4/EWM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Tennant Company in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Supply Chain Supervisor to lead shipping, receiving, warehouse, and material movement to ensure safe, accurate, and timely flow of goods. This role provides leadership for warehouse personnel, coordinates transportation, and drives operational excellence.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years in logistics leadership, 3+ years supervisory experience, ERP/WMS experience, and forklift certification.