Warehouse Operations Lead — Inventory & Distribution

Johnson Outdoors; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing program

Paid time off

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

401k with company match

Job summary

Johnson Outdoors in Mankato, MN is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee receiving, inventory control and shipping to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

This role leads daily activities, enforces safety standards, and collaborates with internal teams to optimize productivity. A high school diploma and 5 years in warehouse work (2+ in supervision) are required, with WMS/ERP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 5+ years in warehouse operations, including 2+ years in a lead/supervisory role.
• Prior experience with WMS or equivalent inventory systems strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily warehouse functions including receiving, counting, inspection, storage, picking, packing and shipping.
• Oversees inventory controls, conducts cycle counts, reconciles variances, and suggests process improvements.
• Plans daily workload, assigns tasks, and adjusts staffing to meet customer demands.
• Ensures safety procedures and training are followed to maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintains warehouse documentation, data entry, reporting and invoicing; monitors productivity and quality.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Inventory management

Safety compliance

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office/Excel

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

ERP

MS Excel

MS Word/Outlook

Job description

Johnson Outdoors in Mankato, MN is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee receiving, inventory control and shipping to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

This role leads daily activities, enforces safety standards, and collaborates with internal teams to optimize productivity. A high school diploma and 5 years in warehouse work (2+ in supervision) are required, with WMS/ERP experience preferred.