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Description: Shipping & Material Handling Supervisor (Working Supervisor) Location: Evansville & Janesville, WIShift: 1st ShiftEmployment Type: Full-Time Join the Baker Manufacturing Team! Baker Manufacturing is seeking a hands-on Shipping & Material Handling Supervisor to lead our warehouse, shipping, receiving, and inventory operations across our Evansville and Janesville facilities.This is a working supervisor role, meaning you'll lead by example while actively participating in daily warehouse operations. We're looking for a motivated leader who enjoys developing employees, improving processes, and creating a safe, efficient, and productive work environment.If you're ready to make an impact with a growing manufacturing company, we'd love to hear from you.Must live within short driving distance. Responsibilities Lead, coach, mentor, and develop the material handling team while promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, and safety. Lead by example by actively participating in daily warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory, and material handling activities. Lead operational change by modernizing legacy processes and successfully guiding employees through change with strong communication, engagement, and accountability. Plan daily work assignments and prioritize resources to support production schedules and customer requirements. Oversee the receipt, storage, movement, staging, and shipment of raw materials, components, and finished goods. Ensure materials are delivered accurately and on time to support manufacturing operations. Maintain inventory accuracy through proper ERP transactions, cycle counts, and inventory control practices. Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions to improve inventory accuracy. Coordinate outbound shipments to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, and on-time delivery. Monitor warehouse operations and identify opportunities to improve productivity, material flow, and efficiency. Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Planning, Customer Service, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues and support operational success. Support Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement initiatives, 5S, and workplace organization efforts. Maintain accurate inventory records, departmental documentation, and operational reports. Monitor key performance indicators, including inventory accuracy, shipping performance, and productivity, and take corrective action when needed. Promote and enforce all company safety policies while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Support ISO standards, quality procedures, audits, and company policies. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of forklift and material handling experience. Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in warehousing, logistics, manufacturing, or material handling. Strong ERP experience required; Epicor experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to lead operational change, modernize legacy processes, and successfully guide employees through change. Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and employee engagement skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word. High school diploma or GED required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred. Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Experience with inventory control and warehouse operations. Valid driver's license with the ability to travel between Evansville and Janesville locations. Benefits Baker Manufacturing offers a competitive benefits package, including:Competitive Pay Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Employer-Paid Life Insurance Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Optional Long-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Education Assistance Wellness Program Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities Physical Requirements Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 100 pounds. Frequent st