Small Parts and Logistics Supervisor

GEA Group • Romeoville, IL

9d • $80,000 - $93,000

About The Position

The Small Parts and Logistics Supervisor oversees daily operations in the assigned area, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in line with departmental goals. The role manages staff, optimizes processes, allocates resources, and ensures compliance with safety and quality standards, including the shipping and receiving of HAZMAT products.

The supervisor leads operations staff through hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, work assignment, coaching, and conflict resolution. They set expectations, conduct performance reviews, administer disciplinary actions when needed, and communicate company policies and changes to the team. The role also promotes employee engagement, teamwork, and ongoing development.

This position coordinates day-to-day workflows, monitors productivity and quality, identifies and implements process improvements, and addresses operational issues. It collaborates with logistics, customer service, and inventory management, and prepares operational reports for senior management. The supervisor may operate a reach truck or other equipment as needed and must be able to work overtime and provide second-shift coverage based on business needs.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of operational processes and best practices.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift and move materials manually or using reach trucks or similar equipment.
• Flexible schedule, including the ability to work overtime and provide second-shift coverage based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and motivate operations staff, including hiring, scheduling, performance reviews, work assignments, development, and disciplinary actions.
• Manage daily operations by planning and coordinating activities to support smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
• Monitor operational performance and work toward productivity and quality targets.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and implement improvements to productivity, costs, and efficiency.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, safety standards, and quality standards, including requirements for shipping and receiving HAZMAT products.
• Lead safety meetings, conduct regular safety audits, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Allocate and monitor labor, equipment, and materials to meet operational needs and production targets.
• Coordinate with logistics, customer service, and inventory management to support effective operations and problem-solving.
• Prepare and maintain reports on productivity, safety incidents, and process improvements, and present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Resolve operational issues such as equipment failures, workflow disruptions, and staffing shortages.
• Operate a reach truck or other equipment as needed.
• Perform additional duties as required to support the operation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day.
• 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of paid time off.
• 7% 401(k) employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness incentive program.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program.
• Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts.
• Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus and/or equity awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed