Warehouse Supervisor

Donaldson; Greeneville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson Company in Greeneville, TN is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead shipping, receiving, and inventory control in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. You will oversee operations across the warehouse, drive accuracy, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining a safe work environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience with WMS/ERP, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with transport providers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required and prior supervisory experience in warehouse/logistics is expected.
• Experience leading shipping, receiving, and inventory control processes.
• Familiarity with WMS/ERP systems and MS Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with trucking vendors and set shipping priorities, methods, and schedules.
• Prepare outgoing orders for shipment and manage transportation options.
• Oversee order picking/packing to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Supervise and develop warehouse staff and lead safety initiatives.
• Lead daily tier meetings and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

As a Warehouse Supervisor at Donaldson Company, you will not only play a part in the production air filtration system products for the plant, but also engage with shipping & receiving, supply chain. Each day within manufacturing provides chances to learn and grow professionally as the business expands. Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Greeneville, TN facility.

Role Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with trucking vendors and determine shipping priorities, methods, and schedules to meet customer requirements.
• Prepare outgoing orders for shipment, arranging transportation that balances cost and service.
• Utilize customer websites and portals to manage shipments and upload required documentation.
• Oversee order picking and packing processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with customer specifications.
• Supervise and support operations across multiple warehouse sites, ensuring consistency in processes, communication, and performance standards.
• Examine and verify contents of incoming and outgoing shipments for quality and quantity against records such as orders, invoices, or packing slips.
• Use shipping reports to track and maintain on-time delivery (OTD) metrics, coordinating with planning and scheduling personnel as needed.
• Investigate and resolve shipping and receiving issues; collaborate with appropriate internal or external parties to correct discrepancies.
• Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and timely to maintain proper inventory visibility; lead and support annual inventory audits.
• Maintain safe, organized, and clean warehouse environments, including racks, staging areas, and shipping/receiving zones.
• Proactively identify safety risks, implement corrective actions, and encourage a culture of safety improvement.
• Supervise shipping, receiving, and warehouse staff; conduct performance evaluations and support training and development initiatives.
• Lead daily tier board meetings and provide clear communication of goals, priorities, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements across all warehouse functions.
• Drive continuous improvement activities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and service levels.
• Perform additional tasks as warranted or assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Supervisory experience in warehouse, distribution, and/or logistics operations.
• 3+ years of shipping, receiving, order picking, and/or inventory management practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing teams across multiple sites is preferred.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel between warehouse locations as needed.

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

• Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).
• Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
• International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Keywords: Warehouse Management, Continuous Improvement, Shipping, Receiving

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