Assistant Supervisor

Winpak • Pekin, IL

9h • $60,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Winpak Heat Seal is looking for a Warehouse Assistant Supervisor to support the team. The Warehouse Assistant Supervisor is responsible for the daily leadership and coordination of warehouse, shipping/receiving, and transportation operations. This role serves as a key link between Customer Service, Planning, and Shipping by managing transportation systems, carrier performance, and shipment execution across multiple locations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in warehouse, shipping, receiving, transportation, or logistics operations
• 2+ years of experience in a formal or informal leadership role
• 3+ years of experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), or ERP systems
• 3+ years of experience coordinating carriers, shipment scheduling, and transportation logistics
• 2+ years of experience supporting inventory management, cycle counts, and discrepancy resolution
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with GMP, SQF, ISO, or similar quality and safety standards
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer-based operational systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting customs documentation, tariff classifications, and international shipment requirements
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field
• APICS or other supply chain certifications

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse and shipping personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations across all shifts
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including carrier scheduling and transportation logistics
• Manage daily staffing, workflow priorities, and shipment execution across multiple plant locations
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, discrepancy resolution, FIFO practices, and proper material handling procedures
• Maintain accurate transportation, shipping, customs, and regulatory documentation in compliance with company and audit requirements
• Manage Transportation Management System (TMS) data accuracy, including EDI transactions and freight rate maintenance
• Respond to customer and internal inquiries related to shipments, logistics, inventory, and transportation activities
• Support customs compliance activities, including tariff classifications and international shipment requirements
• Enforce company policies, safety standards, GMP, SQF, and ISO requirements
• Support CAPA investigations, operational problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with employee training, coaching, performance management, and departmental accountability, including disciplinary actions
• Coordinate maintenance or IT-related issues impacting warehouse and transportation operations and perform additional duties as assigned by the Department Manager

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree