Warehouse Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 2x

Wellbeing tools and resources

Job summary

Sonoco Milwaukee is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Supervisor to lead the plant warehouse operations, manage a team of ~14 forklift operators, and ensure accurate inventory across multiple locations. You will coordinate inbound/outbound shipments with logistics, review bills of lading, and uphold safety and SQF guidelines in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires an Associate's degree and 4+ years of leadership experience in warehousing, with ERP experience (Oracle/QAD/SAP).

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of warehouse, logistics, inventory, or related leadership experience.
• Experience managing inventory across multiple warehouse locations.
• Strong warehouse operations background in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with HAZMAT shipping requirements, DOT, and RCRA.
• Prior forklift experience.
• Experience and proficient working knowledge of ERP systems managing inventory and logistics (Oracle, QAD, SAP).
• Ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
• Maintains a safe and secure work environment. This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, participating in monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required.
• Supervises and coordinates the employees and activities of the plant warehouse function (and local outside warehouse, if applicable) as directed.
• Supervises and develops a team of approximately 14 forklift operators.
• Collaborates with internal and external logistics teams in an efficient manner to coordinate consistent flow of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Reviews and compiles bills of lading for completeness and accuracy prior to distribution.
• Facilitates shipments of finished product and scrap.
• Assists with inventory status of finished goods and packaging materials.
• Manages inventory accuracy across internal, external, and customer inventory locations.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels to support customer demand and plant operations.
• Coordinates customer orders, inventory levels, and shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinates customer releases and orders with outside warehouse and other plants within the group and assists in procuring transportation for customer and warehouse shipments of finished products.
• Enters shipping releases into the MFG PRO and OTM systems as required.
• Ensures that all company property is properly maintained.
• Facilitates training for subordinates, including but not limited to forklift training, BOL shipment printing, and QAD transactions.
• Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
• Directly coordinates with packaging sort houses and packaging demand planners to ensure the plant maintains adequate packaging inventory to sustain production.
• Maintains internal warehouse utilization at a goal of greater than 90%. Manages FIFO for shipments and consumption.
• Maintains direct support to all departments in the plant via material handling.
• Works in a productive and proactive manner with cross-functional teams such as logistics, customer service, and production.
• Supports a 24-hour manufacturing operation and provides occasional off-shift support as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Education

Associate's degree in Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems (Oracle/QAD/SAP)

Job description

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.

Performs tasks and provides services to support the plant's overall business plans and objectives as directed.

What you'll be doing:

• Complies with established job safety practices, policies and procedures as specified in plant and corporate directives for the safe performance of the work assignment.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure work environment. This includes correcting unsafe acts/conditions, participating in monthly safety meetings, performing monthly safety inspections, and investigating accidents, as required.
• Supports and follows the SQF (Safe Quality Food System) guidelines of the food safety system. Follows company policies, standard operating procedures (SOP), practices and Sonoco's Global Code of Conduct.
• Maintains good housekeeping in the warehouses and related areas.
• Supervises and coordinates the employees and activities of the plant warehouse function (and local outside warehouse, if applicable) as directed.
• Supervises and develops a team of approximately 14 forklift operators.
• Collaborates with internal and external logistics teams in an efficient manner to coordinate consistent flow of inbound and outbound shipments.
• Reviews and compiles bills of lading for completeness and accuracy prior to distribution.
• Facilitates shipments of finished product and scrap.
• Assists with inventory status of finished goods and packaging materials.
• Manages inventory accuracy across internal, external, and customer inventory locations.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels to support customer demand and plant operations.
• Coordinates customer orders, inventory levels, and shipments to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinates customer releases and orders with outside warehouse and other plants within the group and assists in procuring transportation for customer and warehouse shipments of finished products.
• Enters shipping releases into the MFG PRO and OTM systems as required.
• Ensures that all company property is properly maintained.
• Facilitates training for subordinates, including but not limited to forklift training, BOL shipment printing, and QAD transactions. Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility.
• Directly coordinates with packaging sort houses and packaging demand planners to ensure the plant maintains adequate packaging inventory to sustain production.
• Maintains internal warehouse utilization at a goal of greater than 90%. Manages FIFO for shipments and consumption.
• Maintains direct support to all departments in the plant via material handling.
• Works in a productive and proactive manner with cross-functional teams such as logistics, customer service, and production.
• Supports a 24-hour manufacturing operation and provides occasional off-shift support as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

We'd love to hear from you if:

• Associate's degree in Business Administration or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of warehouse, logistics, inventory, or related leadership experience.
• Experience managing inventory across multiple warehouse locations.
• Strong warehouse operations background in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with HAZMAT shipping requirements, DOT, and RCRA.
• Prior forklift experience.
• Experience and proficient working knowledge of ERP systems managing inventory and logistics (Oracle, QAD, SAP, etc.).Ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

Work Schedule

Standard 8-hour day shift, 40-hour work week.

Flexibility to adjust hours based on business needs.

Occasional off-shift involvement may be required to support a 24-hour operation.

Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this role is from $82,400 - $92,700, plus annual target bonus of 12.5% of base salary.

Benefits

At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, includi