Warehouse Operations Lead

TekniPlex; Van Wert (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TekniPlex in Van Wert, OH is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily warehouse activities, coach staff, manage inventory, and ensure safety. This on-site role supervises 5–10 hourly employees, coordinates shipping and receiving, and supports continuous improvement.

You will use basic ERP and office software, maintain FIFO inventory control, and partner with cross-functional teams to meet production schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of related warehouse experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise 5–10 hourly workers.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and basic accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily work activities to warehouse associates.
• Monitor workloads and labor utilization.
• Coordinate loading, unloading, and material movements.
• Provide hands-on leadership during the shift.
• Ensure shift coverage for all warehouse functions.
• Train and coach warehouse staff.
• Conduct daily shift meetings.
• Inventory control, cycle counts, and FIFO rotation.
• Promote safety and 5S initiatives.
• Operate and document system transactions.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Communication

Inventory control

Safety compliance

FIFO

Data entry

Team supervision

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Job description

TekniPlex in Van Wert, OH is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily warehouse activities, coach staff, manage inventory, and ensure safety. This on-site role supervises 5–10 hourly employees, coordinates shipping and receiving, and supports continuous improvement.

You will use basic ERP and office software, maintain FIFO inventory control, and partner with cross-functional teams to meet production schedules and quality standards.