Supervisor, Logistics

LGC Biosearch Technologies•Middleton, WI

About The Position

The Supervisor, Logistics plays a key role in leading and managing daily site-based logistics tasks like receiving, inventory control, order picking, packaging, and shipping. This outstanding opportunity lets you guide and grow a committed team while being involved in daily logistics work. As the main logistics contact and business partner to internal collaborators, you will align priorities to meet customer needs, improve operational efficiency, and support business goals. Through focused management, people leadership, and ongoing improvement, you will ensure materials are properly received, inspected, inventoried, and shipped promptly and according to standards. In partnership with HR, site leadership, and cross-functional teams, you will foster a positive work environment grounded in accountability, quality, safety, and operational excellence. This role is perfect for an ambitious professional looking to make a significant impact!

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience
Progressive work experience in small-package shipping and receiving operations, both domestic and international
Fundamental understanding of packaging materials, systems, and processes
Proven experience and proficiency in writing standard operating procedures (SOPs) and/or work instructions
Previous professional experience in a controlled quality setting (ISO 13485 preferred)
Proven track record in participating in or leading cross-functional programs or projects
Demonstrated behaviors to effectively lead, manage, and motivate team members and provide technical mentorship
Demonstrated communication skills, including comfort interacting with internal and external audiences at all levels of an organization through various methods/mechanisms
Effective computer skills required, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel
Experience working with information technology, including ERP or shipping software (e.g., FedEx, UPS)
Professional forklift and dangerous goods certifications

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in supply chain and/or operations management
Previous experience managing people in a logistics or warehousing setting
Established track record of managing cold-chain material handling and inventory across domestic and international shipments

Responsibilities

Provide daily supervision and direct support to logistics staff across receiving, inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping, safety, engagement, and efficiency
Lead personnel activities for direct and indirect reports, including staffing, onboarding, training, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and goal setting aligned with business initiatives and key performance indicators like cycle counting and outbound order accuracy
Ensure labor and operational resources are effectively allocated to meet service, quality, and customer requirements
Act as a key partner to cross-functional collaborators to meet daily operational priorities and drive continuous improvement
Own and lead site inventory control activities, including cycle counts, annual physical inventories, and ongoing inventory management practices
Monitor, analyze, and report functional benchmarks through the use of a daily management system (DMS), identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, including the resolution of shipping delays, import/export issues, stock discrepancies, customer complaints, and nonconforming material root cause investigations
Actively support and align with site quality management system requirements and applicable regulatory standards
Enforce company safety policies and promote documentation of near-miss events
Perform other duties as assigned to support evolving business needs