Logistics & Warehouse Supervisor

About the position

A confidential defense contractor is seeking an experienced Logistics & Warehouse Supervisor to lead warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory, and transportation operations within a controlled DoD environment. This role oversees government-owned materials and ensures full compliance with federal, defense, and international regulations. This is an onsite leadership position responsible for supervising a bargaining-unit team, ensuring secure and on-time delivery of critical components, and maintaining strict adherence to all regulatory and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of hourly warehouse employees; communicate shifting priorities and ensure operational readiness.
• Oversee the secure movement, storage, and tracking of U.S. Government-owned inventory.
• Ensure all shipments meet DFARS, Defense Transportation Regulations, ITAR, and internal compliance requirements.
• Manage logistics activities from point of origin through end-customer delivery (domestic and international).
• Prepare and verify shipping documents, bills of lading, quantities, part numbers, and certification records.
• Maintain SAP or similar ERP records, including DD1149s, DD250s, and material tracking.
• Report controlled material movements in accordance with internal and federal compliance protocols.
• Monitor warehouse performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support other warehouse leads as needed during absences or peak activity periods.
• Create and revise work instructions, SOPs, and process documentation.

Requirements

• VantageClear Certification or equivalent: DoD Security Clearance (Secret or higher)
• U.S. Citizenship: required for access to controlled government material
• Warehouse Management and Transportation/Logistics: experience
• 2+ years: of demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience: shipping/handling domestic and international materials
• Strong understanding: of controlled government property management

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with ITAR, DOT, and US Customs regulations
• Prior experience managing government-furnished material
• SAP or equivalent ERP proficiency
• Experience with 3PL logistics operations
• Knowledge of DFARS, WAWF, DCMA processes, and government receiving/inspection procedures