Warehouse Section Supervisor — Lead Inventory & Logistics

Corning Incorporated; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses & incentives

Pension plan

Health benefits

Recognition program

Job summary

Corning Incorporated in Hemlock, MI seeks a Warehouse Section Supervisor to lead warehouse office operations supporting manufacturing, inventory, and logistics. You will drive safety, accuracy, and on-time delivery while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet production needs.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, SAP/WMS awareness, and strong leadership to maintain high-performance operations across onsite and offsite facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years in warehouse, logistics, distribution, inventory management, or supply chain operations.
• Previous supervisory, team lead, or project leadership experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with inventory control processes and warehouse operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and business reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, develop, and supervise warehouse office personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and effective operations.
• Establish performance expectations and hold team members accountable for safety, quality, delivery, and inventory objectives.
• Support employee training, onboarding, cross-training, and professional development initiatives.
• Create and maintain a positive, engaged, and high-performing work environment.
• Oversee inventory management activities across onsite and offsite warehouse locations.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through effective warehouse controls, reconciliation activities, and continuous monitoring of inventory transactions.
• Coordinate material movements to support manufacturing operations and customer requirements.
• Manage inventory processes related to held, quarantined, returned, and scrap materials.
• Monitor and improve warehouse processes to maximize efficiency and material availability.
• Plan and coordinate inbound shipments including truck, air, ocean, and parcel deliveries.
• Coordinate outbound shipments using ground, parcel, truckload, air freight, and ocean transportation.
• Schedule carriers, freight forwarders, and transportation providers to ensure timely shipment execution.
• Ensure shipping documentation is completed accurately, including packing slips, commercial invoices, customs documentation, freight calculations, and related records.
• Manage transportation activities to support on-time delivery performance while controlling logistics costs.
• Process and monitor shipment activity to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and company requirements.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Planning, Procurement, Transportation, Customer Service, and Warehouse Operations teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow and customer satisfaction.
• Communicate process changes and drive implementation of new procedures and best practices.
• Support supply chain initiatives and strategic projects that improve operational performance.
• Work collaboratively with third-party logistics providers to maintain service levels and performance expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on inventory accuracy, material flow, transportation efficiency, cost reduction, and customer service performance.
• Monitor and report KPIs including Inventory Accuracy, On-Time Shipment Performance, Transportation Costs, Backorder Performance, Warehouse Productivity, Material Availability, Carrier Performance.
• Lead corrective actions and problem-solving activities to address operational issues and process gaps.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and training materials.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and transportation regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain required records and documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

WMS

Job description

Corning Incorporated in Hemlock, MI seeks a Warehouse Section Supervisor to lead warehouse office operations supporting manufacturing, inventory, and logistics. You will drive safety, accuracy, and on-time delivery while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet production needs.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, SAP/WMS awareness, and strong leadership to maintain high-performance operations across onsite and offsite facilities.