Logistics Supervisor

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $27.00 - $34.00
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays
Profit sharing
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
spending accounts
short-term disability insurance
long-term disability insurance
401k plan
Life insurance
supplemental life insurance
Employee assistance program
Tuition Reimbursement

Job Description

Wenger Corporation is a renowned company with over 80 years of expertise and passion for enhancing performance through world-class products and solutions tailored for music education, performing arts, and athletic spaces. The company thrives on its core values encapsulated in the acronym M.U.S.I.C. (Motivation, Unity, Success, Innovation, and Customer Commitment), which drives every aspect of their work and unites their team under a common purpose. Operating a family of distinguished brands, Wenger Corporation's dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction remains paramount. Their products and solutions have earned widespread trust and have been instrumental in delivering outstanding performances in local theaters as well as major performing arts centers globally.

Located in Syracuse, NY, the Wenger facility is home to the J.R. Clancy brand. Here, the company specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of top-tier theatrical rigging and stage solutions. The Syracuse location embodies a rich heritage of innovation, emphasizing safety, quality, and craftsmanship, while playing a crucial role in enhancing stage performances worldwide. This environment fosters a culture where technical expertise and passionate craftsmanship interlace to produce exceptional theatrical experiences.

The role of Logistics Supervisor at Wenger Corporation offers a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the company’s strategy of delivering exceptional customer experiences. This position, based at the Syracuse facility, involves managing all daily activities related to inbound and outbound logistics. This is a hands-on supervisory position which entails both active participation in shipping and receiving tasks and providing leadership and direction to a small, dedicated team. The Logistics Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the accurate movement of materials, timely shipments, proper compliance with receiving procedures, and the maintenance of safe and efficient operational practices. Furthermore, this role supports quality objectives and fosters a culture of continuous improvement within the logistics function.

Candidates who take on this role can expect to engage in a wide array of responsibilities, balancing tactical operations with strategic coordination. The position demands proficiency with ERP/MRP systems—preferably Epicor—as well as a keen understanding of logistics and shipping practices. Beyond managing day-to-day operations, the Logistics Supervisor liaises and collaborates across departments including Production, Sales, Purchasing, and Project Management to effectively align schedules and requirements. The role also involves coordinating with transportation partners to balance service and cost, actively leading a team by example in productivity, safety, and quality, and driving ongoing process improvements to optimize workflow and system utilization.

This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring that Wenger Corporation continues to uphold its mission to enable and inspire great performances through excellence in every logistical detail. It represents a dynamic blend of operational leadership, team empowerment, and commitment to delivering world-class logistics support within a respected and innovative organization.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or ged required
  • 5+ years experience in shipping/receiving logistics or warehouse operations in a manufacturing environment
  • proficiency with erp/mrp systems including accurate shipping and receiving transactions
  • strong understanding of shipping receiving and logistics coordination practices
  • knowledge of material handling equipment and safe load securement practices
  • comfort with data systems and openness to new technologies or process improvements

Job Qualifications

  • high school diploma or ged
  • 5+ years of experience in shipping/receiving logistics or warehouse operations in a manufacturing environment
  • proficiency with erp/mrp systems epicor preferred
  • strong understanding of shipping receiving and logistics coordination practices
  • knowledge of material handling equipment and safe load securement practices
  • comfort with data systems and openness to new technologies or process improvements
  • associate degree or equivalent experience
  • prior experience leading coordinating or training others formal or informal leadership
  • familiarity with industrial painting processes as it relates to production flow and scheduling
  • forklift operation or ability to obtain
  • hoist and crane operation or ability to obtain

Job Duties

  • perform daily shipping and receiving activities including picking packing unloading labeling and system transactions
  • coordinate and execute shipments to dealers and contract job sites ensuring accurate documentation packaging and on-time delivery
  • process and verify shipping and receiving transactions in Epicor including shipments receipts transfers
  • troubleshoot and resolve routine issues related to shipments materials and documentation
  • plan schedule and prioritize daily shipping and receiving activities to meet production and customer requirements
  • arrange coordinate and support transportation services and freight activity to balance cost and service performance
  • partner with production sales purchasing and project management to align on schedules staging needs and delivery requirements
  • communicate with carriers vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve delays or service issues
  • oversee receiving operations including verification of material counts inspection for damage or quality concerns and proper identification and staging
  • ensure timely and accurate movement of materials to appropriate locations to support production and outbound flow
  • maintain organized staging areas to support efficient material handling and shipment readiness
  • provide day-to-day direction work assignment and hands-on support to shipping receiving and painting team members
  • lead by example in productivity quality and safe work practices
  • support onboarding training and skill development of team members
  • provide coaching and performance feedback support time attendance and participate in progressive discipline in partnership with hr and in alignment with company policy
  • maintain appropriate documentation related to training performance and attendance
  • promote and reinforce safe work practices participate in safety tours committee activities and required training
  • ensure housekeeping and safe material handling standards are maintained
  • support adherence to qms procedures and work instructions identify nonconformities and initiate corrective actions cars scars as needed
  • ensure shipping and receiving processes meet quality and compliance standards
  • identify opportunities to improve efficiency reduce manual work and streamline shipping and receiving processes
  • participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as process mapping standard work and workflow optimization
  • provide input on tools systems erp wms and process improvements to enhance team effectiveness

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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