Logistics General Foreman

Big-D Heavy Industrial is looking for a dynamic Logistics General Foreman. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employee exceptional hard-working lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation supported by purpose and joy

Big-D Heavy Industrial has an opportunity for a Logistics General Foreman to join their team of commercial construction professionals in Port Arthur Texas.

Position summary - The Logistics General Foreman is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations and providing direct leadership to warehouse supervisors leads and hourly personnel. This role ensures efficient labor utilization adherence to safety standards accurate inventory handling and consistent execution of operational goals across all shifts.

Qualifications

Required

• 35 years of warehouse or distribution center leadership experience
• Prior experience supervising or managing large hourly teams
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations and safety standards
• Ability to lead in a fastâpaced highâvolume environment
• Strong communication problemâsolving and decisionâmaking skills

Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing retail distribution or 3PL environments
• Familiarity with WMS systems and productivity metrics
• Forklift and warehouse equipment experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Roles and Responsibilities - Leadership & Supervision

• Directly lead and support warehouse supervisors leads and hourly employees
• Set daily expectations ensure proper staffing and labor allocation
• Coach train and mentor team members to improve performance and accountability
• Support hiring onboarding performance reviews and disciplinary actions

Operations Management

• Oversee inbound outbound picking packing staging and shipping operations
• Ensure work assignments are completed efficiently and according to schedule
• Monitor productivity throughout and labor efficiency metrics
• Identify process gaps and implement continuous improvement initiatives

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce company safety policies OSHA standards and warehouse best practices
• Conduct daily safety walks audits and incident investigations
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance training is completed
• Address unsafe conditions and behaviors promptly

Inventory & Accuracy

• Support inventory control processes including cycle counts and audits
• Ensure accurate material handling storage and system transactions
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies or process failures

Communication & Coordination

• Act as a primary point of contact between warehouse management and floor staff
• Communicate operational goals changes and expectations clearly
• Coordinate with Transportation Inventory Control HR and Maintenance teams
• Provide shift handoffs and operational status updates

Performance & Reporting

• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Support budgeted labor hours and cost control objectives
• Assist management with daily weekly and monthly operational reporting

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk stand and work on the warehouse floor for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed
• Flexible availability including weekends or offâshift coverage if required