Warehouse Production Supervisor (Cold Chain, Overnights)

KeHE Distributors, LLC•Romeoville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KeHE, a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor, is seeking a Warehouse Production Supervisor for its Cold Chain operations, working overnights. The company emphasizes a people-first culture and a commitment to good living, good food, and good service. This role involves leading a team of Warehouse Associates to ensure efficient operations, maintain safety standards, and drive performance in a challenging temperature-controlled environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks.
Strong computer skills, including experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including various shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays to support warehouse operations.
Must be able to lift, move, and carry 30-40 pounds repetitively upwards of 1,000 times per day.
Must be able to lift, move, and carry larger items up to 75 pounds less frequently.
Frequently required to stand, walk, climb and sit at times in the warehouse.
Subject to warehouse environment where temperatures can vary from very cool to very warm.
Exposed to outside weather conditions.
Noise levels in the warehouse work environment are typically low to moderate.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of 25-28 Warehouse Associates to ensure efficient operations, maintain safety standards, and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
Drive performance, deliver results, and meet or exceed defined goals.
Cultivate a high-performance culture by setting clear expectations, providing real-time coaching, motivating the team, and ensuring a collaborative, respectful, and safe work environment.
Lead, mentor, and motivate the team, ensuring they have the tools, support, and knowledge to meet and exceed performance expectations.
Set clear, achievable performance goals using KPIs such as productivity, order accuracy, safety, and cleanliness.
Provide real-time coaching, guidance, and feedback.
Inspire individual growth and career development by promoting skill enhancement and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Recognize and celebrate outstanding performance.
Lead by example in creating and reinforcing a safety-first culture, always ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations and company policies.
Conduct regular safety inspections and audits, providing training and implementing corrective actions where needed.
Hold the team accountable for maintaining a safe, compliant, and productive work environment.
Supervise daily warehouse operations including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory management, continuously optimizing workflows.
Apply LEAN methodologies and continuous improvement practices to identify opportunities for process improvement, reduce waste, and ensure operations remain efficient, accurate, and aligned with team objectives.
Collaborate with peers and leadership to implement improvements based on feedback, performance reviews, and observed inefficiencies.