Warehouse Operations Leader - 1st Shift

Jobot; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1st shift

Up to $90K annually

Comprehensive benefits package

Stable manufacturing environment

Hands-on leadership opportunity

Improve warehouse processes

Continuous improvement focus

Coach and develop a team

Impact on shipping and inventory

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily warehouse operations in Leominster, MA. You will manage shipping, receiving, inventory, and material movement while driving safety, efficiency, and accuracy on the floor.

You will establish priorities, allocate staff, and monitor performance to meet customer and production commitments. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and practical, on-the-floor leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience within manufacturing, distribution, shipping/receiving, or logistics.
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety and material-handling practices.
• Experience directing employees and assigning work based on changing operational priorities.
• Ability to coach employees while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
• Comfortable working with warehouse management and inventory systems.
• Strong computer skills.
• Experience working with forklifts and other powered material-handling equipment.
• Ability to analyze productivity, inventory, staffing, and workflow challenges.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement concepts is highly desirable.
• Associate degree or related education is a plus, but equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse employees across daily operations.
• Establish daily work priorities based on shipping, receiving, inventory, and production needs.
• Coordinate staffing and schedules to maintain appropriate coverage.
• Monitor productivity, accuracy, quality, and overall department performance.
• Oversee outbound shipments, incoming materials, loading, unloading, and product storage.
• Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counting and established warehouse controls.
• Ensure materials and finished goods are properly handled, staged, stored, and documented.
• Monitor warehouse equipment and coordinate preventive maintenance when necessary.
• Maintain a strong focus on workplace safety and proper material-handling practices.
• Track departmental performance and address issues that could impact service or production.
• Develop and reinforce standardized warehouse procedures.
• Train employees and provide ongoing feedback to strengthen individual and team performance.
• Identify workflow bottlenecks and implement practical solutions; support cost-control initiatives without compromising safety, quality, or service.
• Apply Lean and continuous-improvement principles to warehouse operations.
• Work closely with manufacturing, operations, and other departments to keep materials and finished product moving.
• Create a culture of accountability, communication, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree or related education

Job description

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily warehouse operations in Leominster, MA. You will manage shipping, receiving, inventory, and material movement while driving safety, efficiency, and accuracy on the floor.

You will establish priorities, allocate staff, and monitor performance to meet customer and production commitments. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and practical, on-the-floor leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.