Warehouse Supervisor

Lineage•Chicago, IL

25d•$60,600 - $102,200

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees the warehouse team and designated facility, working with Operations leadership to ensure company and customer standards for service, quality, safety, and productivity are met. The role supervises and develops direct reports, manages warehouse procedures and inventory, and plans production schedules and resource allocation. It also involves tracking warehouse activities and reporting operational information to designated plant personnel. The position may involve machinery and material-handling equipment, work in cold-storage temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C or dry-storage temperatures up to 100°F/37°C while wearing company-provided protective equipment and freezer gear, and exposure to varying noise levels that can sometimes be loud. The role requires lifting at least 40 pounds, with the required weight potentially varying by facility, and a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed. The listed pay range is $60,600 to $102,200.

Requirements

At least 2 years of warehouse or logistics leadership experience.
Experience with a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
Strong conflict-management skills.
Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C in cold-storage sites or up to 100°F/37°C in dry-storage sites while wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear.
Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds; the required weight may be higher depending on the facility.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
Comfort with varying noise levels, which can sometimes be loud.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, provide performance feedback to, and assign duties to direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Manage operational procedures for incoming and outgoing shipments, merchandise organization, and warehouse inventory.
Plan production schedules and allocate resources to complete job assignments while keeping time and production records.
Track activities and send reports to designated plant personnel.
Track warehouse activities, including sales, record control, and purchasing, to ensure product availability.
Work with machinery and material-handling equipment.
Resolve employee issues and maintain open communication with all levels of the organization.
Perform assigned projects as instructed.