Warehouse Supervisor

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Warehouse Supervisor for its Supply Chain Solutions division in Chicago, Illinois. Under the responsibility of the Manager, this role supervises, coordinates, and oversees logistics operations and provides coaching, development, and training to staff. The Supervisor recommends improvements to the facility, equipment, machinery, and processes, ensures staff meet standards, and supports progress toward business objectives. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The position is salaried at $65,000 per year, paid twice per month.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Zero to one year of direct supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong planning skills.
• Results-oriented approach.
• Effective leadership and motivating skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High degree of initiative.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Flexibility and self-direction to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask; highly organized, with excellent time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented, with excellent follow-up practices.
• Instills commitment to organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and oversee day-to-day logistics operations.
• Collaborate with the Logistics Manager to plan and review logistics processes and ensure they meet company standards and customer service specifications.
• Establish work schedules and procedures and coordinate worker activities to support optimal shift and team logistics.
• Be accountable for site key performance indicators.
• Collaborate with the customer across operational matters.
• Meet with team members individually and collectively to monitor progress, track performance, coach and counsel employees, and recognize team and individual successes.
• Promote team spirit and diversity and inclusion, and seek opportunities to improve internal processes and cooperation.
• Conduct team member performance evaluations and recommend performance awards or merit increases when appropriate.
• Address performance problems through corrective action and disciplinary processes.
• Understand the labor agreement and maintain positive labor relations with employees.
• Implement health, safety, and security initiatives, practices, and behaviors, and ensure adherence to company rules and policies.
• Orient employees and Lead Hands and provide the information, technology, and materials needed to perform their jobs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning after 30 days.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• Discounted employee stock purchase options.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, appliances, travel, and other items.
• Paid major holidays.
• Paid time off within the first year.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid maternity leave.
• Life insurance and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family leave, and parental leave.

What This Job Offers

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