Warehouse Supervisor

Zekelman Industries•Chicago, IL

5d•$85,000 - $97,500•Onsite

About The Position

As a Supervisor, Warehouse at Zekelman Industries, you will play a key role in overseeing daily warehouse and shipping operations to ensure efficient material handling, accurate inventory control, and on-time order fulfillment. This position requires strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, and offers the opportunity to directly support operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and plant performance. You will collaborate with warehouse and shipping teams, production, quality, and logistics partners, ensuring smooth material flow, accurate documentation, and safe, compliant operations. This is an on-site role located in Chicago, IL. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys leading teams, and takes pride in building safe, efficient, and well-organized warehouse operations.

Requirements

3+ years of warehouse and shipping experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment; steel or pipe/tube experience preferred.
2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, and shipping logistics; ERP or WMS experience preferred.
Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and warehouse safety best practices.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, operate material-handling equipment, and work in an industrial setting.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

steel or pipe/tube experience preferred.
ERP or WMS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and coach warehouse and shipping personnel to meet production, quality, and delivery goals.
Coordinate loading, unloading, and dispatch of shipments to ensure accurate and on-time customer deliveries.
Monitor inventory levels, conduct cycle counts, and reconcile discrepancies to maintain inventory accuracy.
Oversee proper storage, staging, and movement of raw materials and finished goods throughout the warehouse.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and control costs.
Maintain accurate shipping, inventory, and warehouse records using ERP or warehouse management systems.
Collaborate with production, quality, and logistics teams to support smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
Oversee the safe operation and routine maintenance of forklifts, cranes, and material-handling equipment.
Leads and promotes healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.

Benefits

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.
In addition, we offer an outstanding tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:
Competitive Compensation
Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
401(k) with Company Match
Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Employee Loyalty Awards
Yearly merit increase
Profit-sharing bonus opportunities
Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits.
In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.