Logistics Supervisor

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Louisville, KY, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Transportation • Energy • Utilities • Manufacturing
The Role
Supervise shipping, receiving, warehouse, material-handling, and delivery operations across two manufacturing divisions. Lead warehouse associates, drivers, and production support staff; coordinate carriers; verify purchase orders and shipping documentation; oversee packaging, loading, unloading, inventory updates, and order fulfillment. Resolve logistics delays, enforce safety procedures, and improve warehouse efficiency while meeting customer delivery deadlines.
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Who Are We?

We build products and relationships that last a lifetime! No really, that’s what we do. We are a successful family business with a long-term record of steady growth, and we are determined to accelerate our trajectory.  Our diverse team members who speak 22 languages are passionate about their company and their co-workers.  

Check out our website at www.strong-hold.com.

We Are Not:

  • Fancy – as manufacturers we believe practical, clean facilities are required to make quality products and retain the best team.
  • Transactional - we have long-term relationships with our team members and most valuable customers.
  • Satisfied - we celebrate achievement, then set our sights on new goals.

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking a Logistics Supervisor to coordinate and supervise shipping, receiving, and warehouse activities across our two divisions: Strong Hold (industrial cabinetry) and Utility Metals (light poles). In this role, you will be responsible for the daily movement, storage, and delivery of raw materials and finished goods. You will supervise floor teams, coordinate with carriers, and work closely with production and sales teams in a fast-paced metal fabrication environment to ensure timely, accurate, and cost-effective daily operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise daily shipping and receiving operations for both Strong Hold and Utility Metals divisions, maintaining efficient material flow.
  • Ensure proper and safe material handling, loading/unloading, packaging, labeling, and stacking of raw materials and finished goods.
  • Lead, schedule, and support warehouse associates, drivers, and production support staff while enforcing a strong safety culture.
  • Monitor floor shipping preparation, specialized packaging, order fulfillment, paperwork accuracy (B/Ls, manifests), and truck loading.
  • Oversee the receiving process to ensure accurate purchase order verification, proper put-away, and timely inventory system updates.
  • Review shipping orders and documentation to assign daily work, prioritize tasks, and meet customer delivery deadlines.
  • Troubleshoot daily logistics issues and collaborate with carriers, production, and customer service to resolve shipping delays.
    Identify opportunities for floor-level process improvements to increase warehouse efficiency and team productivity.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business, or a related field. Equivalent experience will be considered. 
  • 3+ years of experience in logistics or transportation, ideally in a supervisory role.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • The ability to multitask and manage time effectively to meet tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30-hour training completed – dock safety focus
  • Lifting and rigging safely for loading / unloading 
  • RCRA hazardous waste training

Benefits:

We value our team members and believe in providing competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including:

  • Competitive wage with annual increases and a performance-based annual bonus.
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Health, dental, & vision, insurance coverage
  • Company paid life, short- & long-term disability insurance coverage
  • Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal days

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain management, business, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
  • 3+ years of experience in logistics or transportation, ideally in a supervisory role
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and manage time effectively while maintaining attention to detail
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30-hour training with dock safety focus
  • Safe lifting and rigging experience for loading and unloading
  • RCRA hazardous waste training
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The Company
300 Employees
Year Founded: 1955

What We Do

Established in 1955, Fabricated Metals, LLC is a US-based provider of OEM and custom metal fabrication solutions serving the railroad, communication, transit, data center, telecom, and power industries. They specialize in custom manufactured steel buildings and enclosures, junction boxes, battery cabinets, and steel foundations, providing full-service solutions from engineering through to fabrication and integration.

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