3rd Shift Supervisor, Warehouse
About The Position
The Warehouse Supervisor leads the warehouse department across operational disciplines to support operational excellence, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Under the direction of the Warehouse Manager and Branch and Regional Management, the Warehouse Gateway Supervisor coordinates warehouse activities and facility maintenance and trains warehouse personnel to support a coordinated shipping and receiving plan. The role manages and leads warehouse personnel, including recruitment, training, coaching, performance management, discipline, and succession planning. The supervisor directs daily warehouse operations, oversees staffing and equipment maintenance, promotes a safe and clean workplace, and identifies improvements to warehouse operations. The position is based in Bensenville, Illinois, and is full-time.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Forklift experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the warehouse environment.
- Advanced competency in business administration.
- People management and leadership experience, including recruitment, selection, training and development, coaching, and performance management.
- Strategic planning skills.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, plan, assign, and control work.
- Ability to work well in a diverse environment and culture.
- Ability to develop networks and relationships.
- Ability to work under pressure in a time-sensitive, fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications.
Nice To Haves
- 2–3 years of transportation and logistics management experience with supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
- At least 3 years of relevant customer service and logistics experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Material handling certification.
- Dangerous goods qualification.
- Forklift operation and certification.
- Experience with Warehouse Management Systems.
- English language skills, including reading, writing, and verbal communication.
Responsibilities
- Schedule warehouse personnel daily to ensure appropriate staffing for productive and cost-efficient product selection and receiving.
- Direct day-to-day warehouse activities, including shipping, receiving, sanitation, maintenance, and inventory control.
- Adhere to budget requirements and work toward branch objectives and goals.
- Maintain warehouse equipment through preventive maintenance programs and necessary repairs.
- Ensure warehouse personnel have safe, efficient equipment for distribution functions.
- Manage warehouse safety programs and ensure a safe, clean workplace in compliance with OSHA and applicable local and state regulations.
- Recommend equipment requirements and replacements to maintain and improve productivity and efficiency.
- Recruit, hire, train, manage performance, and discipline direct reports.
- Submit reports on time and comply with deadlines.
- Research, identify, and present ideas to improve warehouse operations.
- Attend and participate in regularly scheduled and impromptu meetings.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, local, and company safety policies.
- Lead and support warehouse personnel through coaching, training, and succession planning.
- Train new employees on warehouse systems and procedures.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
