Supervisor Supply Chain

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Location: United States - Minneapolis, MN

Hours: Monday – Thursday; 5am-3pm with OT on Friday when needed.

Pay: $127,600 - $85,200

With more than $1B in revenue, Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry. For the past 150 years, we have been passionate about developing and manufacturing innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers. At Tennant Company, we are committed to stewardship and creating a cleaner, safer and healthier world. With manufacturing, operations and sales, service, and support functions across the globe, your journey at Tennant can take you places you never expected.

PURPOSE/SCOPE: 

The Shipping & Receiving Supervisor is responsible for leading  shipping, receiving, warehouse, and material movement activities related to the dock to ensure the safe, accurate, and timely flow of materials and finished goods throughout the operation. This role provides leadership for warehouse personnel, coordinates transportation activities, drives operational excellence, and ensures service, safety, quality, and cost objectives are achieved. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Leadership & Team Development 

Lead, coach, and develop shipping and receiving personnel. 

Conduct performance evaluations, hiring, onboarding, and training. 

Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. 

Shipping Operations 

Direct daily outbound shipping activities. 

Coordinate carriers and transportation schedules as needed. 

Investigate shipping discrepancies and freight claims. 

Receiving Operations 

Oversee inbound receiving activities and material processing. 

Resolve receiving discrepancies and damaged material concerns. 

Monitor receiving throughput and dock-to-stock performance. 

Warehouse Operations 

Maintain warehouse organization and 5S standards. 

Coordinate labor allocation and staffing. 

Support efficient material flow and storage utilization. 

Safety & Compliance 

Ensure OSHA, transportation, and company policy compliance. 

Lead safety audits, corrective actions, and certification programs. 

Continuous Improvement 

Lead Lean and Kaizen activities. 

Drive root-cause analysis and process improvement initiatives. 

Work on special projects as directed.

Key Performance Indicators:

On-Time Shipment Performance 

Shipping Accuracy 

Receiving Accuracy 

Dock-to-Stock Cycle Time 

Monitor Receipts per hour 

Labor Productivity 

Warehouse Safety Performance 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or relevant experience 

5+ years of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or logistics leadership experience. 

3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing or distribution. 

Experience with ERP/WMS systems and transportation management processes. 

SAP S4/EWM preferred. 

Possess strong verbal and written skills. 

Forklift certified or must be capable of becoming forklift certified pursuant to OSHA requirements.  

Strong Microsoft Office and analytical skills. 

REQUIRED INTERPERSONAL & BEHAVIORAL SKILLS: 

Leader within operations in regards to effective communication skills with staff and peers from up and downstream processes

Regularly solicits a wide range of perspectives and seeks candid input, both within and beyond the team.

Identify, lead and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Ability to pro-actively engage and motivate employees by driving change

Coach, mentor and effectively develop talent within the team

Pro-active engagement with a diverse group of employees

Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail-oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations.

Demonstrated ability to apply problem solving process and methods

Ability to concentrate on tasks, make decisions and work calmly and effectively in a high-pressure, deadline oriented environment.

Proactive Identification of obstacles within department that may keep employees from being effective; takes immediate action to address issues.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, organize and accurately prioritize work, be detail oriented, understand when urgency is required and use good judgment in varied situations

Ability to use sound judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential information

Demonstrated ability to successfully introduce, handle and manage change

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships, both internally and externally; collaborating well cross-functionally

Ability to work within Microsoft Office Suite

Plans, aligns processes and hold the team accountable to daily tasks and departmental strategic goals

Appropriately receive constructive feedback from team members and leadership to continuously improve professionally.

Working knowledge of plant financials and budgets and how to use cost factors when making business decisions.

Working knowledge of capacity and/or labor planning. 

Effective time management.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or moved up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds.

Total Compensation = Pay range + Benefits

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Sales and Service Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.  The salary range reflects both entry into the role and future growth. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits

Benefits = A comprehensive benefits package including multiple medical plan options, 401(k) with a 100% match up to 6%, paid vacation time, up to 8 paid company holidays and 3 personal holidays per year, dental and vision coverage, wellness rewards, robust family support programs, company‑paid disability and life insurance, and a full Employee Assistance Program.

Defining Our Employee Value Proposition    

At Tennant Company, we…  

Discover  fulfilling work with opportunities for growth and meaningful recognition. 

Drive  the quality and innovation our customers rely on in our products and services. 

Connect  with people who care about each other, our brands and our communities.

These are the principles that define how our employees experience Tennant Company, make Tennant a great place to grow your career, and are at the core of our legacy and future. Together, they serve as guideposts for working with our customers, our partners and one another.

Begin your journey with us. Let's reinvent how the world cleans.  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.