Auditing, Business Administration, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Compliance, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Management, Disciplinary Action, Distribution Warehousing, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employee Assistance Plan, Establish Priorities, Forklift, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Hospital, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lift/Move 35 Pounds, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, OSHA, Operations, Operations Control, Operations Management, Order Picking/Packing, People Management, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Production Schedule, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Management, Reconciliation, Regulations, Reimbursement, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Standards, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Shipping Documents, Shipping Requirements, Shipping/Receiving, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management, Tool and Die Manufacturing, Training/Teaching, Warehousing
Warehouse Operations Supervisor
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Type: Full-Time
Shift: 1st shift
Pay: $60,000 - $70,000/yearly
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About Us
At Carr Lane Manufacturing, we're proud to be a global leader in tooling components and industrial parts. With over 70 years of innovation, we've built a legacy of quality, dependability, and customer focus. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri we offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, creativity, and teamwork.
As a family-owned business, we prioritize our employees' well-being, offering robust benefits, professional development opportunities, and a culture where every voice matters. Join us and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional products and services to customers worldwide.
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Position Overview
As a Warehouse Operations Supervisor, you will play a key role in overseeing daily warehouse operations in Inventory Control and PPS (Pick/Pack/Ship) departments at Carr Lane Manufacturing's St. Louis facility. This role manages team leads, supervisors, and approximately 15-20 employees across both departments, ensuring efficient material flow from receiving through shipping while identifying practical opportunities to improve workflow, accuracy, and safety. This is a hands-on leadership role that balances floor-level execution with continuous process improvement.
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Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Staffing
- Manage staffing decisions, performance, and development of team skills for both departments while fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork.
- Coordinate with HR on attendance management, disciplinary actions, and compliance with company policies.
Daily Operations
- Prioritize and coordinate daily workload across both departments to meet shipment deadlines and production schedules.
- Monitor order accuracy, on-time shipment rates, and inventory accuracy.
- Support department in maintaining inventory accuracy through cycle counting programs and ERP reconciliation.
Process Improvement
- Identify and implement ways to reduce errors and increase efficiency across inventory control and PPS operations.
- Lead root-cause analysis on recurring issues (mispicks, shipping errors, inventory discrepancies) and drive corrective actions.
- Recommend investments in equipment, technology, or layout changes with clear cost-benefit justification.
- Track and report key department data to management
Safety & Compliance
- Maintain a safe working environment; enforce OSHA standards, PPE requirements, and forklift safety protocols.
- Partner with Quality Manager to conduct regular safety audits and incident investigations; implement corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with hazardous materials handling, DOT shipping regulations, and export documentation requirements.
Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work with Sales and Customer Service on order prioritization, expedited shipments, and customer-specific packaging or labeling requirements.
- Coordinate with Purchasing and Production to align inbound material flow with production schedules and outbound shipping commitments.
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Qualifications
Required:
- 3-5 years of warehouse or distribution supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience leading teams of employees, including scheduling and performance management.
- Track record of identifying and implementing process improvements with measurable results.
- Experience with ERP systems and standard warehouse management tools.
- Working knowledge of inventory control principles
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations, DOT shipping requirements, and workplace safety standards.
Preferred:
- Experience in precision manufacturing, tooling, or industrial distribution.
- Associate''s degree in business administration, or related field
- Lean or continuous improvement training or certification.
- Experience with international shipping documentation and customs compliance.
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Physical Requirements
Required:
- Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pushing, Pulling, Lifting, Picking, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions
- Close visual accuracy
- Subject to noise, hazards, and oils.
- Lift up to 35 lbs
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Why Work at Carr Lane Manufacturing?
When you join Carr Lane, you''re not just taking a job-you're building a career with a company that values:
- Legacy & Leadership: Decades of experience, with a reputation for industry leadership
- People-First Culture: A supportive team environment where every employee matters
- Continuous Growth: Training, development, and promotion from within
- Work That Matters: Your contributions directly impact customers and operations globally
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Benefits & Perks
At Carr Lane Manufacturing, we care about our team members and invest in their well-being. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Comprehensive Benefits Offering: Competitive Medical Plans including HRA, with FSA option; Dental and Vision plans; Paid Time Off available Month 1; Eligibility for Parental Time; 401(k) Match with 100% vesting after 5 years; Profit Sharing after 1 Year of Employment; Company Paid Short-Term Disability; Optional Long-Term Disability; Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness Plans; Company Paid Life Insurance and Additional Options Available; Pet Insurance
- Hybrid Schedule may be Available Depending on Position
- Training and Development Opportunities for All Employees
- Educational Reimbursement: General and specialized technical degrees
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Paid Holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and a Floating Holiday
And so much more!
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Website: www.carrlane.com
Reports to: Director of Manufacturing Operations
Pre-employment drug testing is required for employment.
Carr Lane is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.