Shipping & Receiving Supervisor — Lead Lean Logistics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with 100% match up to 6%

Paid vacation and holidays (8 holidays

Personal holidays per year

Dental and vision coverage

Wellness rewards

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tennant Company, a global leader in cleaning equipment, seeks a Shipping & Receiving Supervisor to lead dock operations, oversee shipping and receiving, and drive Lean initiatives. You will manage warehouse personnel, coordinate transportation, and ensure safe, accurate flow of materials while meeting quality and cost objectives.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in logistics leadership, 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 able to become forklift certified per OSHA
• Strong Microsoft Office and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop shipping and receiving personnel.
• Conduct performance evaluations, hiring, onboarding, and training.
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Direct daily outbound shipping activities.
• Coordinate carriers and transportation schedules as needed.
• Investigate shipping discrepancies and freight claims.
• Oversee inbound receiving activities and material processing.
• Resolve receiving discrepancies and damaged material concerns.
• Monitor receiving throughput and dock-to-stock performance.
• Maintain warehouse organization and 5S standards.
• Coordinate labor allocation and staffing.
• Support efficient material flow and storage utilization.
• Ensure OSHA, transportation and policy compliance.
• Lead safety audits, corrective actions, and certification programs.
• Lead Lean and Kaizen activities.
• Drive root-cause analysis and process improvement initiatives.
• Work on special projects as directed.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Coaching

Continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or relevant experience

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

SAP S4/EWM

Job description

Tennant Company, a global leader in cleaning equipment, seeks a Shipping & Receiving Supervisor to lead dock operations, oversee shipping and receiving, and drive Lean initiatives. You will manage warehouse personnel, coordinate transportation, and ensure safe, accurate flow of materials while meeting quality and cost objectives.

Ideal candidate has 5+ years in logistics leadership, ERP/WMS experience, and forklift certification.