Warehouse Logistics Lead — SAP, KPIs & Lean 5S

NETZSCH Group; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life, and STD

Job summary

NETZSCH Pumps USA in Exton, PA seeks a Logistics Supervisor to lead the day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, inspection, warehousing, picking, packing and shipping. You will own inventory accuracy, on-time order fulfillment, and SAP-based transactions, while ensuring a safe and compliant workplace.

You will manage 8–12 associates, drive continuous improvement (5S/lean), partner with HR on staffing, and coordinate cross-functionally to meet customer commitments and optimize costs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in warehouse, logistics, or distribution operations.
• 2+ years leading or supervising a team.
• Hands-on proficiency with ERP systems, SAP MM/WM preferred.
• Strong Excel and data KPI literacy.
• Ability to read and interpret part numbers, BOMs, packing lists, and basic technical drawings.
• Forklift experience/certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 8-12 associates and plan and prioritize the daily workload across the team based on order urgency, customer commitments, and service/production needs.
• Recommend and participate in hiring, disciplinary action, and termination decisions in partnership with HR and the Supply Chain & Planning Manager.
• Coordinate with other departments on priorities, expedites, and exceptions. Answer questions and provide information.
• Drive continuous improvement of warehouse layout, workflows, and productivity (5S / lean methods).
• Own inventory accuracy: physical inventory execution, root-cause analysis of variances, and corrective action and identify incorrect, incomplete, or missing material movements in SAP and make corrections.
• Maintain operationally relevant warehouse master data (storage/bin locations, handling units, packaging data).
• Report on KPIs such as inventory accuracy, receiving cycle time, and open/aged goods receipts.
• Ensure shipments are packaged appropriately for the product typeand dispatched on time.
• Select outbound carriers and service levels, balancing cost, transit time, and customer requirements; own freight spent for outbound shipments.
• Manage carrier relationships and day-to-day performance; escalatem service failures and damage claims.
• Manage the incoming inspection process for purchased parts and machines, including inspection documentation, quarantine of nonconforming material, and coordination of supplier claims with Purchasing/Supplier Development.
• Ensure traceability and correct documentation for goods received and shipped.
• Ensure a safe workplace: enforce PPE, safe lifting and material-handling practices, forklift and overhead-crane operating rules, housekeeping (5S), and hazard reporting.
• Actively participate in theSafety Committee
• Conduct safety briefings, incident/near-miss investigations, and support internal audits.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and company EHS standards; maintain forklift/equipment certifications for the team.

Skills

Excel skills

ERP systems

Data analysis

Tools

SAP MM/WM

Job description

NETZSCH Pumps USA in Exton, PA seeks a Logistics Supervisor to lead the day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, inspection, warehousing, picking, packing and shipping. You will own inventory accuracy, on-time order fulfillment, and SAP-based transactions, while ensuring a safe and compliant workplace.

You will manage 8–12 associates, drive continuous improvement (5S/lean), partner with HR on staffing, and coordinate cross-functionally to meet customer commitments and optimize costs.