2nd Shift Shipping Supervisor

Sup 2nd Shift – Join Milwaukee Tool’s Distribution Center team, where you’ll help carry out the logistics of receiving, processing, storing, and shipping products. We foster an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background, and we prioritize continuous improvement, internal development, and a strong team culture.

Team Member Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program, wellness program, fitness center, PTO, and more
• Free on‑site wellness clinic for full‑time employees and their dependents enrolled in the healthcare plan
• Career advancement opportunities
• Multiple positions available for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to efficiently manage day‑to‑day operations and activities of facilities and programs in an assigned area
• Solicit feedback from Team Leads and Associate Supervisors, taking corrective action when needed
• Lead recruitment, hiring, promotion, and termination processes as required
• Work with the manager to ensure appropriate staffing levels
• Set schedules according to workload and serve as a back‑up in the manager’s absence
• Foster high morale among associates through feedback, recognition, and rewards
• Conduct or delegate shift start‑up meetings and communicate culture, safety, production, accuracy, and HR updates
• Lead the performance review process and enter ratings in PEAK (Speed, Agility, Urgency)
• Provide timely, ongoing communication to team leads and associates
• Create overall shift schedules and act as backup for the manager
• Approve final payroll in Kronos
• Identify and implement process improvements without additional financial burden
• Develop employees to meet warehouse standards and regulations
• Identify and grow future team leaders within Milwaukee Tool
• Provide formal and informal feedback and lead annual performance evaluations
• Recommend corrective actions, including termination when necessary
• Establish operational strategy to achieve consistent area goals
• Maintain and enforce a clean and safe working environment
• Drive safety and culture, holding team members accountable for compliance and incident reporting

Requirements

• Unwavering focus on safety
• Leadership experience with potential for future growth; able to coach on performance issues and discipline as needed
• Results‑focused mindset, taking ownership of team success
• Strategic thinking; able to assess team needs and delegate effectively to exceed objectives
• Exceptional, candid communication skills; capable of managing multiple projects and priorities
• Quick problem‑solving ability and effective execution of solutions
• Development mindset—committed to growing the team and being coachable
• Continuous focus on personal skill improvement
• Demonstrates and exemplifies Milwaukee Tool’s culture

Physical Demands

• Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling of tools and boxes
• Standing for long periods and repetitive motion
• Operation of manual pallet jacks (operation of other equipment is a plus)
• Ability to work in various temperature conditions
• Ability to lift and/or move objects up to 70 lb
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions