Warehouse Supervisor - 1st Shift

Readerlink Distribution Services•Romeoville, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Readerlink sells 1 of every 3 trade print books sold in the United States to a blue chip customer base including the biggest names across multiple retail channels. In the past few years, Readerlink has become the #1 book distributor in the U.S. by doubling its annual sales to over $1 billion through the distribution of 300 million books per year to over 70,000 store locations nationwide. Readerlink ships via its extensive logistics network of 6 national distribution facilities totaling 50 acres of building capacity. Readerlink also publishes under the name Printers Row Publishing Group with four unique imprints: Canterbury Classics, Portable Press, Silver Dolphin Books, Thunder Bay Press and Dreamtivity. The diversity of these imprints allows PRPG to develop and expand on book industry trends in both the juvenile and adult book genres. Readerlink HQ is in Oak Brook, Illinois with its publishing HQ in San Diego CA. Summary: Plans, organizes, and monitors employees to achieve stated production goals at the desired level outlined by the Operations Manager. Monday - Friday 6:00am - 3:00pm

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Minimum of 3 years warehouse experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must be able to work flexible schedules as required which may include working off shifts and weekends.
Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to speak with all levels of the organization
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Be able to write routine reports
Must be proficient in mathematics.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s
Ability to perform these operations using American money and weight measurements, volume, and distance
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Proficiency in English and Spanish oral and written communication
At least 1 year experience utilizing a warehouse management system

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the ability to lead people and get results through others.
Plan ahead and prepare action plans to achieve results.
Conduct employee performance reviews and discipline.
Develop a positive work environment.
Ensures shipping, receiving, storage, distribution and production are performed in an efficient manner.
Makes employee decisions including interview, selection and retention of employees.
Conduct employee training, career counseling, and development.
Continually review production requirements and assign employees to the correct work area.
Ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations.
Resolves employee issues through problem solving.
Measures and maintains accuracy of inventory.
Manages multiple problems.
Coordinate daily workflow with other management personnel.
Performs accident and near miss investigations.
Conduct employee team meetings.
All operations supervisors are expected to be available to work in all areas of the operation.
Promotes accurate, timely communication up and down the organization to ensure priority issues are addressed.
Sets an example to co-workers.
Coordinate daily workflow with other warehouse personnel.
Ensures the work areas are appropriately maintained and correct any unsafe conditions immediately.