Warehouse Supervisor - 1st Shift

KIK Consumer Products•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KIK Consumer Products is seeking an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead first-shift warehouse operations at its Chicago, Illinois manufacturing facility. The supervisor oversees daily warehouse activities to ensure products move safely, efficiently, and accurately, and leads warehouse associates and forklift operators. The role partners closely with Production, Maintenance, Planning, the Filling Supervisor, and the plant shipping department to support production, resolve operational issues, and provide a thorough end-of-shift handoff. This is a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with weekends as needed. The position has a base salary range of $80,000–$87,000 and eligibility for an annual incentive bonus. Actual salary may vary based on relevant skills and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of warehouse experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
At least 2 years of experience operating forklifts and material handling equipment in a warehouse environment.
Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team-building skills.
Experience with warehouse inventory systems.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Ability to lift 20–60 pounds frequently and safely climb stairs and ladders.
Commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and customer-focused operation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Experience in a manufacturing or consumer packaged goods warehouse environment.
Experience with JDE and RFID technology.

Responsibilities

Lead daily warehouse operations while maintaining a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse associates to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
Assign daily work, monitor performance, and provide training and feedback.
Coordinate with the Filling Supervisor to align production lines and operational priorities, proactively address issues, and provide an end-of-shift email covering shift performance, key activities, and outstanding follow-up items.
Coordinate with the production plant shipping department to ensure materials are delivered on time for production needs.
Manage FIFO for finished goods to support timely inventory turnover and prevent expired inventory.
Ensure finished goods meet quality standards before shipment and hold associates and plant manufacturing accountable when standards are not met.
Review staged finished goods against pick tickets, identify discrepancies, and coach employees as needed.
Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment as needed to load, unload, store, and move materials safely using established procedures.
Use WMS, RFID technology, and JD Edwards (JDE) to manage inventory and create and receive transfer orders.
Receive inbound purchase orders in JDE and support month-end reconciliation.
Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and inventory control processes.
Perform quality checks, documentation, and packaging activities as needed.
Complete end-of-shift reports and proactively communicate operational issues and shift performance.
Ensure compliance with GMPs, SOPs, company policies, and safety regulations.
Support continuous improvement initiatives that improve warehouse efficiency, quality, and customer service.