Warehouse Operations Lead – Inventory & Logistics

Sonoco; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 82,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 2x

Wellbeing tools and resources

Job summary

Sonoco Milwaukee is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to lead the plant warehouse operations, manage a team of ~14 forklift operators, and ensure accurate inventory across multiple locations. You will coordinate inbound/outbound shipments with logistics, review bills of lading, and uphold safety and SQF guidelines in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires an Associate's degree and 4+ years of leadership experience in warehousing, with ERP experience (Oracle/QAD/SAP).

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of warehouse, logistics, inventory, or related leadership experience.
• Experience managing inventory across multiple warehouse locations.
• Strong warehouse operations background in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with HAZMAT shipping requirements, DOT, and RCRA.
• Prior forklift experience.
• Experience and proficient working knowledge of ERP systems managing inventory and logistics (Oracle, QAD, SAP).
• Ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
• Maintains a safe and secure work environment. This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, participating in monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required.
• Supervises and coordinates the employees and activities of the plant warehouse function (and local outside warehouse, if applicable) as directed.
• Supervises and develops a team of approximately 14 forklift operators.
• Collaborates with internal and external logistics teams in an efficient manner to coordinate consistent flow of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Reviews and compiles bills of lading for completeness and accuracy prior to distribution.
• Facilitates shipments of finished product and scrap.
• Assists with inventory status of finished goods and packaging materials.
• Manages inventory accuracy across internal, external, and customer inventory locations.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels to support customer demand and plant operations.
• Coordinates customer orders, inventory levels, and shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinates customer releases and orders with outside warehouse and other plants within the group and assists in procuring transportation for customer and warehouse shipments of finished products.
• Enters shipping releases into the MFG PRO and OTM systems as required.
• Ensures that all company property is properly maintained.
• Facilitates training for subordinates, including but not limited to forklift training, BOL shipment printing, and QAD transactions.
• Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
• Directly coordinates with packaging sort houses and packaging demand planners to ensure the plant maintains adequate packaging inventory to sustain production.
• Maintains internal warehouse utilization at a goal of greater than 90%. Manages FIFO for shipments and consumption.
• Maintains direct support to all departments in the plant via material handling.
• Works in a productive and proactive manner with cross-functional teams such as logistics, customer service, and production.
• Supports a 24-hour manufacturing operation and provides occasional off-shift support as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Education

Associate's degree in Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle/QAD/SAP)

Job description

Sonoco Milwaukee is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to lead the plant warehouse operations, manage a team of ~14 forklift operators, and ensure accurate inventory across multiple locations. You will coordinate inbound/outbound shipments with logistics, review bills of lading, and uphold safety and SQF guidelines in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires an Associate's degree and 4+ years of leadership experience in warehousing, with ERP experience (Oracle/QAD/SAP).