Logistics Supervisor at Lighthouse Louisiana Orleans, LA

Overview

Lighthouse Louisiana – New Orleans, LA

Salary: $41,600 – $54,080 annually

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week; overtime as needed

On-site | Full-time

Lighthouse Louisiana is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Logistics Supervisor to support daily warehouse operations. This role works closely with the Shipping & Receiving (S&R) Manager and warehouse team to ensure accurate, timely, and cost-effective shipping, receiving, inventory control, and documentation while maintaining compliance with Lighthouse’s Quality and ISO systems.

Shipping Operations

• Coordinate daily outbound and inbound shipments in alignment with the Order Status Report
• Assist the S&R Manager with planning shipments to meet customer requirements and minimize labor and transportation costs
• Prepare and review shipping documentation and routing requirements
• Request and evaluate transportation quotes using phone and online software
• Operate forklift and warehouse equipment to load shipments safely and efficiently
• Perform daily shipping inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Coordinate with Customer Service to provide accurate order updates
• Support finished goods inventory management and stock rotation
• Perform shipping/receiving duties during team member absences as needed

Receiving Operations

• Unload incoming shipments using forklift and hand equipment
• Ensure accurate receiving and entry of materials into Net Suite
• Verify items against packing slips and purchase orders; inspect for damage
• Maintain organized, secure, and properly rotated inventory
• Submit daily receiving paperwork and logs to Accounts Payable
• Maintain organized records for all warehouse activities

General Responsibilities

• Assist warehouse, production, receiving, and procurement teams as needed
• Participate in regular inventory counts
• Identify and correct stock discrepancies in coordination with management
• Follow Lighthouse Quality System and ISO procedures consistently
• Support continuous improvement of warehouse and inventory systems
• Maintain a positive, collaborative, and professional work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Experience in warehouse operations, shipping & receiving, inventory management, or logistics
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Salesforce preferred) and Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Strong understanding of freight coordination, shipping documentation, and inventory control processes
• Forklift experience with ability to obtain and maintain certification
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Basic math and clerical skills for inventory and order processing

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and climbing
• Regular forklift operation
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

• Dependable, cooperative, organized, detail-oriented, and a team player

• Combination of office, warehouse, and outdoor environments

• Background check and drug screening required

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