Warehouse Supervisor

Ryder • North Aurora, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Supervisor for its Supply Chain Solutions division in North Aurora, Illinois. The Supervisor leads an assigned shift or area, ensuring logistics work is performed safely and efficiently and meets customer expectations. The role supports team engagement and accountability through coaching, training, and development, and contributes to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer performance goals. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight. The position is salaried and exempt.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0 to 1 year of direct supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong planning skills.
• Results-oriented approach.
• Effective leadership and motivating skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills in a diverse team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of initiative.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships at all organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Flexibility and self-direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask; highly organized, with excellent time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent follow-up practices.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of experience in a transportation, warehouse, or distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and oversee day-to-day logistics operations.
• Plan and review logistics processes in collaboration with the Logistics Manager to ensure they meet company standards and customer service specifications.
• Establish work schedules and procedures and coordinate workers’ activities to support optimal shift and team logistics.
• Be accountable for site key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with the customer on all aspects of operations.
• Meet with team members individually and collectively to monitor progress, track performance, coach and counsel, and recognize successes.
• Promote team spirit, diversity and inclusion, and cooperation by seeking opportunities to improve internal processes.
• Conduct team member performance evaluations and recommend performance awards or merit increases when appropriate.
• Address performance problems through corrective action and disciplinary processes.
• Implement health, safety, and security initiatives, practices, and behaviors, and ensure adherence to company rules and policies.
• Provide orientation for employees and Lead Hands and supply the information, technology, and materials needed to perform their jobs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Discounted employee stock purchase options.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, appliances, travel, and more.
• Paid major holidays.
• Paid time off within the first year.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave.
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family, and parental leave.
• The position may be eligible for an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED