Warehouse Operations Leader – 2nd Shift

Taco, Inc.; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Taco, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Warehouse Supervisor to oversee a team of hourly and office staff in a Cranston, RI warehouse. You will manage daily operations, ensure safety, and coordinate inbound/outbound shipments to meet targets and budgets.

The role emphasizes leadership, continuous improvement, and effective communication with cross-functional teams. On-site position requiring extended shifts and hands-on supervision.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience working in a production/manufacturing warehouse environment.
• 5+ years of experience in various leadership roles and/or supervisory roles.
• Demonstration of progressive roles.
• Demonstrated hands-on mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of equipment, tooling, and processes in a warehouse environment.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, 5S and Continuous Improvement concepts.
• Prior use with various ERP/MRP/MES systems.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety and housekeeping of the assigned area and that all employees meet company established safety and quality requirements.
• Drives overall budgeted numbers for shipments, logistics and hourly associates.
• Reviews receiving and shipping activities using standardized processes.
• Ensures accuracy in inventory management through regular audits and cycle counts.
• Maintains and assures the orderly flow of materials received and customer orders shipped daily.
• Coordinates daily activities of shuttle program between Taco Cranston and Taco Fall River locations.
• Collaborates with other departments to coordinate product movement and optimize order fulfillment.
• Monitors customer deliveries according to due date and dedicated customer shipment schedule.
• Schedules employee assignment workflow to maintain staffing efficiency.
• Reviews data and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and make suggestions for solutions.
• Participates in meetings with carriers and other external partners.
• Cross-trains individuals to handle more than their standard department functions.
• Leads 5S efforts in accordance with Taco company goals for optimization and safety.
• Coordinates and assigns all finished goods picks to warehouse team for customer orders using virtual scheduler system.
• Loads all customer orders into less than truckload (LTL) & truckload (TL) trailers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Blueprint reading

Team supervision

Continuous improvement

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Logistics or relevant field

Tools

ERP/MRP/MES systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Forklift license

MS Office Suite

Job description

Taco, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Warehouse Supervisor to oversee a team of hourly and office staff in a Cranston, RI warehouse. You will manage daily operations, ensure safety, and coordinate inbound/outbound shipments to meet targets and budgets.

The role emphasizes leadership, continuous improvement, and effective communication with cross-functional teams. On-site position requiring extended shifts and hands-on supervision.