Strategic Warehouse Operations Lead

NFI Industries; Carlisle (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Industries is seeking a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse activities and supervise staff to meet production goals.

You will develop shipping/receiving schedules, assign tasks by team, supervise inbound/outbound shipments, ensure equipment is used efficiently, and coordinate maintenance. Strong leadership, safety compliance, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field, or at least 1–5 years of supervisory experience.
• High School Diploma required.
• Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan preferred).
• Ability to work in a fast paced, quickly changing environment.
• Ability to handle changing priorities and use good judgment in stressful situations.
• Experience with seasonal work forces is a plus, but not required.
• Experience with or desire to learn performance metrics, process improvement, and Lean/Six Sigma tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of warehouse / mechanical equipment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, HAZMAT, FDA regulations and the willingness to become certified in one or more of these areas as necessary.
• Excellent talent management and team building skills.
• Excellent verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills specifically with external clients.
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred, may be required in some locations.
• Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed by the customer.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements shipping and receiving work schedules and assignments to assure effective and efficient operations to meet goals.
• Provides direct supervision to warehouse personnel matching skill and background of personnel to work required.
• Supervises all inbound and outbound shipments to ensure they are correct and carried out in a timely fashion.
• Ensures that equipment is utilized in the most efficient manner.
• Coordinates the maintenance of equipment with management.
• Reviews the daily work objective and determines productivity requirements to produce during the shift to meet the overall building objectives.
• Partners with other leaders to balance labor ensuring appropriate levels of staffing.
• Drafts and submits daily end of shift report.
• Makes recommendations to management on initiatives and programs to improve operations and works on those programs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Safety awareness

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field

High School Diploma

Supervisory experience (1–5 years)

Tools

Manhattan WMS

Job description

NFI Industries is seeking a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse activities and supervise staff to meet production goals.

You will develop shipping/receiving schedules, assign tasks by team, supervise inbound/outbound shipments, ensure equipment is used efficiently, and coordinate maintenance. Strong leadership, safety compliance, and communication skills are essential.