Supervisor Supply Chain

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Medical & dental insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Tennant Company in Golden Valley, MN, seeks a Shipping & Receiving Supervisor to lead shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, and material movement with a focus on safety, efficiency, and cost objectives.

Role requires 5+ years in logistics leadership, ERP/WMS familiarity (SAP S4/EWM preferred), and forklift certification. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

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 and coordinate carriers as needed.
• Oversee inbound receiving activities and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain warehouse organization and staffing.
• Ensure OSHA, transportation, and company policy compliance.
• Lead Lean and Kaizen activities and drive root-cause analysis.

Skills

Leadership & Team Development

Verbal & Written Communication

Analytical Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

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

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

SAP S4/EWM

Transportation management processes

Job description

Location:

United States - Minneapolis, MN

Hours:

Monday - Thursday; 5am-3pm with OT on Friday when needed.

Pay:

$127,600 - $85,200

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

PURPOSE/SCOPE:

The Shipping & Receiving Supervisor is responsible for leading shipping, receiving, warehouse, and material movement activities related to the dock to ensure the safe, accurate, and timely flow of materials and finished goods throughout the operation. This role provides leadership for warehouse personnel, coordinates transportation activities, drives operational excellence, and ensures service, safety, quality, and cost objectives are achieved.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership & Team Development
  
  
  
  • Lead, coach, and develop shipping and receiving personnel.
  
  
  • Conduct performance evaluations, hiring, onboarding, and training.
  
  
  • Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  
  
  
  


• Shipping Operations
  
  
  
  • Direct daily outbound shipping activities.
  
  
  • Coordinate carriers and transportation schedules as needed.
  
  
  • Investigate shipping discrepancies and freight claims.
  
  
  
  


• Receiving Operations
  
  
  
  • Oversee inbound receiving activities and material processing.
  
  
  • Resolve receiving discrepancies and damaged material concerns.
  
  
  • Monitor receiving throughput and dock-to-stock performance.
  
  
  
  


• Warehouse Operations
  
  
  
  • Maintain warehouse organization and 5S standards.
  
  
  • Coordinate labor allocation and staffing.
  
  
  • Support efficient material flow and storage utilization.
  
  
  
  


• Safety & Compliance
  
  
  
  • Ensure OSHA, transportation, and company policy compliance.
  
  
  • Lead safety audits, corrective actions, and certification programs.
  
  
  
  


• Continuous Improvement
  
  
  
  • Lead Lean and Kaizen activities.
  
  
  • Drive root-cause analysis and process improvement initiatives.
  
  
  • Work on special projects as directed.
  
  
  
  

Key Performance Indicators:

• On-Time Shipment Performance


• Shipping Accuracy


• Receiving Accuracy


• Dock-to-Stock Cycle Time


• Monitor Receipts per hour


• Labor Productivity


• Warehouse Safety Performance

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

• 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.

REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS:

• Leader within operations in regards to effective communication skills with staff and peers from up and downstream processes


• Regularly solicits a wide range of perspectives and seeks candid input, both within and beyond the team.


• Identify, lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives


• Ability to pro-actively engage and motivate employees by driving change


• Coach, mentor and effectively develop talent within the team


• Pro-active engagement with a diverse group of employees


• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations.


• Demonstrated ability to apply problem solving process and methods


• Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline oriented environment.


• Proactive Identification of obstacles within department that may keep employees from being effective; takes immediate action to address issues.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations


• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information


• Demonstrated ability to successfully introduce, handle and manage change


• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally; collaborating well cross-functionally


• Ability to work within Microsoft Office Suite


• Plans, aligns processes and hold the team accountable to daily tasks and departmental strategic goals


• Appropriately receive constructive feedback from team members and leadership to continuously improve professionally.


• Working knowledge of plant financials and budgets and how to use cost factors when making business decisions.


• Working knowledge of capacity and/or labor planning.


• Effective time management.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or moved up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds.

Total Compensation = Pay range + Benefits

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Sales and Service Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. The salary range reflects both entry into the role and future growth. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits

Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%, paid vacation time, up to 8 paid company holidays and 3 personal holidays per year, dental and vision coverage, wellness rewards, robust family support programs, company‑paid disability and life insurance, and a full Employee Assistance Program.

Defining Our Employee Value Proposition

At Tennant Company, we…

Discover fulfilling work with opportunities for growth and meaningful recognition.

Drive the quality and innovation our customers rely on in our products and services.

Connect with people who care about each other, our brands and our communities.

These are the principles that define how our employees experience Tennant Company, make Tennant a great place to grow your career, and are at the core of our legacy and future. Together, they serve as guideposts for working with our customers, our partners and one another.

Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.