Shipping & Material Handling Supervisor (Working Supervisor)

Location: Evansville & Janesville, WI
Shift: 1st Shift
Employment Type: Full-Time

Join the Baker Manufacturing Team!

Baker Manufacturing is seeking a hands-on Shipping & Material Handling Supervisor to lead our warehouse, shipping, receiving, and inventory operations across our Evansville and Janesville facilities.

This is a working supervisor role, meaning you'll lead by example while actively participating in daily warehouse operations. We're looking for a motivated leader who enjoys developing employees, improving processes, and creating a safe, efficient, and productive work environment.

If you're ready to make an impact with a growing manufacturing company, we'd love to hear from you.

Must live within short driving distance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the material handling team while promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety.
• Lead by example by actively participating in daily warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory, and material handling activities.
• Lead operational change by modernizing legacy processes and successfully guiding employees through change with strong communication, engagement, and accountability.
• Plan daily work assignments and prioritize resources to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Oversee the receipt, storage, movement, staging, and shipment of raw materials, components, and finished goods.
• Ensure materials are delivered accurately and on time to support manufacturing operations.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through proper ERP transactions, cycle counts, and inventory control practices.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy.
• Coordinate outbound shipments to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor warehouse operations and identify opportunities to improve productivity, material flow, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Planning, Customer Service, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues and support operational success.
• Support Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement initiatives, 5S, and workplace organization efforts.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, departmental documentation, and operational reports.
• Monitor key performance indicators, including inventory accuracy, shipping performance, and productivity, and take corrective action when needed.
• Promote and enforce all company safety policies while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Support ISO standards, quality procedures, audits, and company policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of forklift and material handling experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, or material handling.
• Strong ERP experience required; Epicor experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead operational change, modernize legacy processes, and successfully guide employees through change.
• Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and employee engagement skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word.
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with inventory control and warehouse operations.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel between Evansville and Janesville locations.

Benefits

Baker Manufacturing offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability
• Optional Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education Assistance
• Wellness Program
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 100 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, and operating material handling equipment.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.

Apply Today!

If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys building strong teams while driving operational excellence, we encourage you to apply and join the Baker Manufacturing team.