Operations Supervisor - First Shift

Franklin Logistics, a locally owned Chambersburg business with roots dating back to 1985, is seeking an Operations Supervisor for the first shift. The company operates as a leading 3PL and industrial developer with six locations in the Chambersburg area, delivering dependable warehousing, transportation and transloading services. This role is onsite in Chambersburg, PA and is ideal for a hands-on leader who wants to influence daily operations and mentor a team.

On the warehouse floor, you’ll be at the center of daily activity, directing a team, coordinating workflows, and solving everyday operational challenges to keep customers satisfied, safely and efficiently. You won’t be stuck behind a desk; you’ll provide direction, remove obstacles, and help employees grow and succeed. Franklin Logistics emphasizes teamwork, safety and ongoing professional growth, and this role offers a direct line to impact safety, productivity and service levels.

If you enjoy taking ownership, building strong teams, and leading by example, this could be a great fit. The role rewards a candidate who thrives in a fast-changing environment, prioritizes safety, and can adapt quickly to shifting operational needs.

Morning rhythm on the first shift

Based in Chambersburg, this full-time, salaried (exempt) position reports to the Director of Operations. The supervisor will oversee daily receiving, shipping, inventory, distribution and material-handling activities, coordinating warehouse personnel and equipment to ensure products are moved accurately and on schedule. You’ll also manage rail unloading and empty railcar release to keep product moving and minimize demurrage and detention costs.

Expect to be on the warehouse floor each day, leading daily shift meetings, setting expectations, delegating tasks, and providing hands-on coaching. Safety is a daily priority, with a focus on reinforcing company policies and keeping training records current. A culture of accountability and continuous improvement should guide your leadership, while you stay connected with operations leadership and HR on staffing, performance and employee development.

What you’ll need to lead on the warehouse floor

Here are the core requirements to qualify for the role

• A high school diploma is required; a college degree in business, logistics, or a related field is preferred.
• Two to five years of supervisory experience is expected.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Forklift experience is highly preferred.
• Previous experience in logistics or supply chain management, ideally in an e-commerce or 3PL environment.

Additional experience that will help you succeed includes familiarity with warehouse operations, logistics, distribution, transportation or rail operations and familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems; Franklin Logistics uses Camelot WMS.

Additional experience that can help your candidacy:

• Experience in warehouse operations, logistics, distribution, transportation or rail is a plus.
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems, particularly Camelot, is a nice-to-have.

Compensation, benefits and schedule at a glance

The role is full-time and salaried (exempt) and sits onsite in Chambersburg, PA, reporting to the Director of Operations.

Work schedule includes regular business hours Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, with First Shift from 6:30 AM–3:30 PM and additional hours as needed, including rotating Saturdays from 6:00 AM–12:00 PM.

All employees receive paid on-the-job training, a safe, clean and respectful workplace, opportunities to advance, employee appreciation and engagement events, and ongoing performance feedback.

Full-time employees receive benefits after 90 days including paid holidays and vacation time, paid time off for the employee’s birthday, health, dental and vision coverage, company-paid life and AD&D insurance, and 401(k) profit sharing after one year of employment. Franklin Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants requiring special accommodations during the application process can contact Human Resources at (717) 262-2904.

Guidance for applicants

First on your resume, lead with a concise summary that foregrounds hands-on leadership on a warehouse floor, experience running daily shift meetings, and a safety-first approach that aligns with the four performance areas, Safety, Quality, Production and Service.

To prove the must-have skills, weave in clear examples of 2–5 years of supervision, how you organized daily priorities, delegated tasks, and held people accountable, and call out forklift experience and logistics or 3PL work, ideally in an ecommerce setting with any Camelot WMS experience.

In interviews, be ready to describe a specific time you led a shift, overcame a daily operational obstacle by collaborating with drivers, customers and internal teams, and how you kept safety training records and on-time shipments in check.

Smart question to ask: How does the company measure success across safety, quality, production and service, and what would the first 90 days look like for the Operations Supervisor in terms of goals and learning priorities?