Logistics Operations Supervisor - 2nd Shift

kronesinc

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Logistics Operations Supervisor – Second Shift is responsible for leading daily warehouse and logistics operations during the assigned shift, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and Team performance. This role supports the Logistics Operations Manager by ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient execution of all activities, while driving service improvements and cost control initiatives.

Requirements

High school diploma required
3+ years of warehouse/logistics experience
1+ year of Team leadership or supervisory experience
Working knowledge of shipping, receiving, and inventory control
Experience with WMS/ERP systems
Strong safety awareness in a warehouse environment
Ability to work second shift and overtime as needed
Strong communication, organization, and sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field
Experience in a high-volume or fast-paced distribution environment
Knowledge of Lean / continuous improvement principles (e.g., 5S)
Experience leading performance metrics (SQDC, productivity, service)
Material handling equipment certification (e.g., forklift)

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate second shift warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, staging, and material handling
Ensure on-time and accurate order fulfillment to support customer service expectations
Execute daily workload planning aligned with volume forecasts and business priorities
Monitor workflow to optimize productivity, throughput, and labor utilization
Partner with the first shift supervisor to ensure effective shift handoffs and continuity
Lead, coach, and develop hourly Team members to meet performance, safety, and quality expectations
Conduct daily start-up meetings to communicate priorities, safety topics, and performance goals
Provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and performance management
Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new Team members
Promote a positive, engaged, and accountable Team culture
Enforce all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
Ensure compliance with trade regulations, documentation standards, and company policies
Maintain proper housekeeping and organization following 5S or similar standards
Ensure inventory accuracy through proper transaction processing and physical verification
Support cycle counting and inventory reconciliation activities
Investigate discrepancies and implement preventive measures
Maintain high standards of quality in packaging, labeling, and shipment preparation
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce operational costs
Monitor KPIs and drive corrective actions to improve performance
Support lean initiatives and standard work development
Optimize labor utilization and reduce overtime where possible
Provide shift performance updates to the Logistics Operations Manager
Track and report KPIs such as productivity, service level, safety incidents, and inventory accuracy
Collaborate with cross-functional Teams (Customer Service, Planning, Compliance, Transportation)