Warehouse Supervisor 2nd shift

Source Logistics•Des Plaines, IL

1d•$72,000 - $76,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Supervisor is a hands-on leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence at Source Logistics’ warehouse facility in Des Plaines, Illinois. The supervisor leads, mentors, and works alongside a team of 10 to 20 warehouse professionals, overseeing daily shipping, receiving, packing, and inventory control while maintaining safety, accuracy, and productivity standards. The position works from 3:30 p.m. to midnight, Monday through Friday, with required overtime and occasional Saturdays as business needs demand. Fluent bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in the warehousing industry.
Experience supervising employees.
Ability to work required overtime and occasional Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

Fluent bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Supervise shipping, receiving, and packing activities, maintaining visibility and accessibility to employees on the warehouse floor.
Establish and maintain department standards for productivity, reliability, and accuracy.
Review, prioritize, and organize orders for picking and shipping during the shift.
Schedule equipment maintenance when breakdowns occur.
Manage shipping and receiving office paperwork.
Review and approve vendor invoices and research invoicing issues related to warehouse receiving.
Forecast staffing needs for peak business demands and staff accordingly.
Train, motivate, coach, reward, and discipline supervised employees, and resolve personnel issues.
Coordinate with the warehouse manager on personnel matters, including vacation and timecard approvals, overtime, hiring, and training.
Lead by example by loading trucks and performing other warehouse duties as needed.
Perform administrative tasks and prepare required reports and correspondence.
Oversee receiving personnel in picking and packing orders.
Assist the warehouse manager with developing and implementing policies and procedures, and ensure employees follow them.
Assist with inventory activities and supervise inventory control, including check-in/check-out, settlement, and reconciliation.
Oversee warehouse sanitation activities.
Resolve warehouse-related issues with representatives from other company departments.
Maintain working knowledge of operating systems used in the work area.
Maintain safety programs and required safety training for the crew.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, handling complaints, and resolving problems.