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Warehouse Supervisor (2nd Shift)

M.S. Walker, Inc. · Norwood, MA · 5 days ago
Management$75k–$85k/yrFull-time

About the role

M.S. Walker is seeking a 2nd Shift Warehouse Supervisor to lead warehouse operations during one of our most critical shifts. The role involves overseeing warehouse associates and temporary staff, ensuring accurate product movement, and maintaining a safe, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop warehouse teams
  • Serve as a key operational leader, driving productivity and fostering a positive work environment
  • Monitor productivity, attendance, and compliance with company policies and collective bargaining agreements
  • Accurately document employee attendance, tardiness, safety incidents, and policy violations
  • Encourage employee engagement and support a culture of continuous improvement
  • Drive operational excellence by overseeing efficient movement of inbound and outbound products, monitoring inventory accuracy, and ensuring timely order fulfillment
  • Respond professionally to inquiries from customers, sales representatives, and internal departments regarding orders, inventory, and shipment status
  • Resolve operational challenges quickly and effectively while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely communication and issue resolution
  • Coordinate across departments to plan and execute out-of-state, wholesale, and control state shipments
  • Communicate critical operational information to fellow supervisors and management to ensure seamless shift transitions
  • Support cross-functional initiatives that improve warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, and service levels
  • Champion workplace safety by promoting a culture where safety is always the top priority and conducting regular inspections
  • Accurately approve and process temporary staffing time records
  • Secure and alarm company facilities when required
  • Assume warehouse leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Shipping Operations Manager

Requirements

  • 3+ years' experience managing a team of 5 or more people in a warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics leadership role
  • Experience supervising union employees strongly preferred
  • Proven ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and drive operational results
  • Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and order fulfillment processes
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team-building skills
  • Experience using warehouse management systems (WMS), inventory software, and Microsoft Office applications
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Commitment to maintaining a safe, productive, and positive work environment
  • Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced operation

Qualifications

  • Preferred qualifications include:
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Experience in a similar role
  • Knowledge of industry best practices
  • Ability to work independently and under pressure

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Operational Excellence
  • Customer Service
  • Operational Leadership
  • Workplace Safety

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits plan including medical & dental insurance, vision coverage, paid-time-off, Fidelity Investments 401k, disability, life, accident & illness insurance packages, discounted fitness memberships, and free & discounted work/life resources
  • Career advancement opportunities

Pay

$75,000 - $85,000 annually

Physical Requirements

  • Stand: Continuously
  • Bend/Squat: Occasionally
  • Climb: Occasionally
  • Lift/Carry: 0-55 lbs: Frequently
  • Push/Pull: Occasionally
  • Reach Overhead: Occasionally
  • Sit: Occasionally
  • Use of Computer: Occasionally
  • Verbal Communication: Frequently
  • Walk: Frequently

Why Join M.S. Walker?

  • Opportunity to lead and develop high-performing teams
  • Dynamic, fast-paced work environment
  • Stability of a well-established family-owned company
  • Collaborative culture focused on teamwork and operational excellence

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