Warehouse Supervisor

Techo-Bloc•Rock Island, IL

2d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for activities related to the safe and efficient loading, transport, and delivery of products. The role works with lift drivers, truck drivers, and other workers to achieve performance goals, maintain team morale, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and continuously improve processes. The position plans resources and product placement with the production supervisor, coordinates with maintenance, communicates across plant and business teams, supervises yard workers, verifies equipment and work practices, and uses reports and cost information to improve efficiency. The supervisor also supports business planning, maintains inventory oversight, confirms accurate product loading, meets customer deadlines, and ensures training compliance, including forklift certifications and recertifications.

Requirements

At least 1 year of recent forklift operating experience, with regular hands-on operation within the past 12–24 months.
Ability to safely and proficiently operate a forklift upon entering the role.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide amounts involving money, weight, volume, and distance.
General computer skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Manual dexterity.
Organization and time-management skills.
Associate degree in Logistics and/or at least 3 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Work with the production supervisor to optimize delivery schedules and product placement.
Organize resources to optimize productivity and collaborate with maintenance to determine repair needs and timing.
Lead by example, positively influence change, and communicate with the Plant Manager, Transportation Manager, supervisors, Maintenance, Fleet Manager, HR, and Customer Service.
Communicate, implement, and enforce policies and procedures, and collaborate with management to define administrative needs.
Empower employees, recognize good work, assign responsibility, and hold employees accountable for unmet objectives.
Communicate with third-party haulers and truck drivers to support customer service and ensure materials are loaded safely and correctly.
Participate in meetings and share relevant information with the team.
Supervise yard workers, verify attendance at the beginning of shifts and after breaks, and address disciplinary matters with HR support.
Ensure workers wear required personal protective equipment.
Maintain yard equipment in operating condition and regularly check equipment for proper function and potential problems.
Use reports to identify improvement areas and increase efficiency.
Ensure yard activities are carried out properly and comply with company policies.
Review costs and expenses against the budget before making decisions.
Operate efficiently and cost-effectively; identify problem areas and implement corrections or improvements.
Optimize efficiency and productivity to meet targets, support business-plan development, deliver results, and accept accountability.
Maintain a customer-service-oriented approach and meet deadlines.
Verify inventory levels weekly and confirm product loads are correct.
Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
Ensure training compliance, including new-hire forklift certifications and recertifications.