Warehouse Supervisor

Albertsons • Melrose Park, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor oversees warehouse shipping and receiving activities and personnel to ensure work is performed according to Company, Department, and Distribution Center guidelines, policies, procedures, and contract requirements. The role plans, manages, and coordinates daily activities for a warehouse shipping operation, forecasting volume, staffing, and supply needs to meet productivity and expense budgets.

The supervisor monitors production standards, labor expenses, product handling, accuracy, safety, and building conditions. The role coordinates work between shifts, plans and assigns personnel and equipment, maintains production and accuracy records, and supports the department budget. It also develops associates through training, coaching, and discipline when necessary, and maintains working relationships with retail, store, supply chain, vendor, and customer contacts. The position is based in Melrose Park, Illinois, in a demanding, fast-paced warehouse environment.

Requirements

• Prior work experience in warehousing, including lead-person or supervisory duties; experience with the Parent Company is preferred.
• Strong general knowledge of warehouse operations.
• Good supervisory skills and ability to work with and through others to achieve results.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret computerized reports.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other Office programs.
• Analytical ability to handle administrative duties and mental alertness to complete work accurately, safely, and thoroughly.
• Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Prior supervisory or lead-person experience with the Parent Company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse shipping and receiving activities and personnel in accordance with Company, Department, and Distribution Center guidelines, policies, procedures, and contract requirements.
• Plan, manage, and coordinate daily warehouse activities for a particular shipping operation.
• Forecast volume, staffing, and supply needs to meet productivity and expense budgets.
• Ensure outgoing products are handled properly through training, accuracy systems, and programs.
• Monitor production standards and labor expense projections.
• Coordinate functions between shifts to complete the workload and provide customer service to stores.
• Inspect warehouse areas to maintain building conditions, ensure safe work, identify and address hazards, and identify and correct potential damage.
• Plan and assign work to use personnel and equipment efficiently.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with retail division and store personnel and with other supply chain departments.
• Assist with preparing and administering the department budget.
• Work with the Superintendent to maintain safety, security, sanitation, and pest-control codes, laws, and policies.
• Maintain daily production and accuracy records and uphold company policies and contractual agreements.
• Develop associates through training, coaching, and discipline when necessary to achieve company goals and objectives.
• Perform other assigned duties, including special projects.
• Maintain daily contact with co-workers, suppliers and vendors, and customers.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Access to up to 50% of earned wages before payday through a partnership with Stream.
• Associate discounts.
• Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick pay.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• Inclusive work environment with colleagues who reflect the communities served.

What This Job Offers

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