Warehouse, Shipping & Receiving Supervisor

WAREHOUSE SHIPPING/RECEIVING SUPERVISOR Position: Warehouse Shipping/Receiving Supervisor Shift: M–Friday 7am–4pm Overview: Inovar Packaging Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Warehouse Shipping/Receiving Supervisor for our Indianapolis operation. This working supervisor will lead day-to-day warehouse activities while actively performing material handling, receiving, inventory control, order preparation, and shipping support.

The role is responsible for improving raw material and finished goods inventory accuracy, supporting the implementation of RFID inventory tracking, maintaining safe and efficient material flow, and helping enhance warehouse systems and processes. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong warehouse operations experience, proven team leadership skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us? Competitive pay Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short/long-term disability 401(k) with a generous company match Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays Career growth in a rapidly expanding company Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities Collaborative, team-focused culture Key Responsibilities: Serve as a working supervisor for daily warehouse, shipping, and receiving operations, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and on time.

Lead, train, and coach warehouse employees, promoting a safe, efficient, and team-oriented work environment. Train new employees and other authorized personnel in forklift operation and warehouse safety protocols in accordance with company requirements. Monitor workload and assign tasks to support production requirements and customer delivery deadlines.

Ensure compliance with company policies, warehouse safety protocols, applicable regulations, and carrier requirements. Pull and issue raw materials to manufacturing, coordinate material flow with production, and resolve inventory or material availability issues promptly. Receive, verify, label, and properly store all incoming materials.

Maintain finished goods inventory; pick, stage, and prepare customer orders for shipment; and coordinate with the shipping clerk, who enters pick tickets, replenishment tickets, and processes shipment transactions. Conduct cycle counts of raw materials and finished goods, reconcile discrepancies, and drive improvements in warehouse inventory accuracy.

Support the implementation and ongoing use of RFID inventory tracking for raw materials and finished goods. Identify and implement improvements and enhancements to warehouse systems and processes to increase safety, efficiency, inventory accuracy, and cost effectiveness.

Qualifications

and Experience High School Diploma or GED required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred 3+ years of shipping/warehouse experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role At least three years of forklift operating experience required Experience training employees in forklift operation ERP and basic computer skills Core Competencies: Hands-on leadership: Leads by example, works alongside the team, sets clear expectations, assigns work effectively, and holds employees accountable for safe, accurate, and timely execution.

Inventory control and accuracy: Understands inventory transactions, location control, cycle counting, discrepancy investigation, reconciliation, and corrective action for raw materials and finished goods. Safety leadership: Consistently enforces forklift, material-handling, PPE, and warehouse safety requirements; identifies hazards and provides effective safety instruction and coaching.

Forklift training capability: Demonstrates the knowledge, operating experience, communication skills, and practical judgment needed to train employees in safe forklift operation and support Inovar’s evaluation and authorization process. Warehouse systems aptitude: Uses ERP, warehouse management, barcode, and RFID-related systems accurately and supports the implementation, adoption, and improvement of inventory-tracking technology.

Planning and prioritization: Organizes labor and daily activities to meet production material needs, receiving demands, inventory-control requirements, and customer shipment deadlines. Cross-functional coordination: Communicates clearly and works effectively with the shipping clerk, production, purchasing, customer service, and other departments to maintain material flow and resolve issues.

Problem solving and continuous improvement: Uses facts and root-cause thinking to resolve inventory discrepancies, workflow constraints, and recurring warehouse issues; recommends and implements practical improvements. Attention to detail: Maintains accurate labels, quantities, locations, documentation, and system transactions while verifying work before completion.

Accountability and reliability: Takes ownership of warehouse results, follows through on commitments, escalates risks promptly, and maintains consistent attendance and dependability. Training and employee development: Provides clear work instructions, verifies understanding, reinforces standard work, and coaches employees to improve capability and performance.

Adaptability and decision-making: Adjusts priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and makes timely, sound decisions within established policies and procedures. Physical Requirements & Work Environment: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand or walk for extended periods Frequent reaching, bending, and material handling Exposure to moderate noise, inks, and chemicals PPE may be required depending on the task Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Inovar Packaging Group and its subsidiaries are proud to be equal opportunity employers.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.