Warehouse Supervisor

If you are an experienced Shipping Supervisor looking for an opportunity to lead a team and support customer satisfaction, Emerson has an opportunity for you! Based in Louisville, KY, you will oversee warehousing and shipping operations, including inventory management, shipment accuracy, and the daily activities of the teams.

In this role, Your responsibilities will be:

• Oversee warehouse and shipping capacity planning to ensure adequate staffing for timely and accurate processing of customer shipments.
• Manage finished goods inventory, including warehouse space, stocking locations, FIFO practices, palletized goods, and small parcel shipments.
• Supervise daily shipping operations, ensuring team members are properly trained and cross-training goals are met.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders to schedule pickups and complete required shipping documentation.
• Ensure customer expectations for on-time delivery are consistently met or exceeded.
• Partner with the Production Manager to establish and monitor shipping department performance metrics.
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate employees, providing feedback and addressing performance concerns as needed.
• Prepare accurate and timely reports for internal and external use, as directed by the Production Manager.
• Maintain professional verbal and written communication and protect confidential information.
• Apply company policies and procedures consistently and fairly, involving HR when appropriate.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll entry for department employees.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, safety activities, and other assigned projects.
• Maintain 5S standards and support related audits and improvement efforts.
• Provide backup support for other areas and participate in rotations as needed.

Who you are:

You are an individual that has the ability to collaborate across different functions within a location, is willed to take action, able to communicate effectively and manage employees.

For this role, you will need:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution.
• The ability to demonstrate and uphold company values.
• The ability to work independently, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with ERP/WMS systems and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• The ability to lead a team in achieving daily departmental goals.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Five (5) years leadership of experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or distribution.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing employees in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workloads, allocate resources, and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Ability to use performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive results.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve operational issues and make sound decisions in a time-sensitive environment.

Our Culture & Commitment to You

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.