Warehouse Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Insurance plans

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco Products Company in Milwaukee is seeking a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead a team of about 14 forklift operators and coordinate the flow of inbound and outbound shipments across multiple warehouses.

You will ensure inventory accuracy across internal and external locations, maintain high warehouse utilization, support a 24‑hour manufacturing operation, and collaborate with logistics, customer service and production to meet on‑time delivery goals.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in warehouse, logistics, inventory, or leadership.
• Experience managing inventory across multiple locations.
• ERP systems experience (Oracle, QAD, SAP).
• Familiarity with HAZMAT shipping, DOT, and RCRA.
• Forklift experience.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse operations and ~14 forklift operators.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound shipments with logistics teams.
• Manage inventory accuracy across locations and levels.
• Review Bills of Lading for accuracy and completeness.
• Enter shipping releases into MFG PRO and OTM systems.
• Support a 24-hour manufacturing operation.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Inventory management

ERP systems (Oracle, QAD, SAP)

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience

Tools

Oracle ERP

QAD

SAP

Job description

Sonoco Products Company in Milwaukee is seeking a Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead a team of about 14 forklift operators and coordinate the flow of inbound and outbound shipments across multiple warehouses.

You will ensure inventory accuracy across internal and external locations, maintain high warehouse utilization, support a 24‑hour manufacturing operation, and collaborate with logistics, customer service and production to meet on‑time delivery goals.