Warehouse Supervisor

Techo-Bloc•Rock Island, IL

16d•$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 meet performance goals, maintain morale and teamwork, comply with health and safety regulations, and continuously improve processes. The supervisor plans product placement and delivery schedules with the production supervisor, organizes resources, and coordinates equipment repairs with maintenance. The role communicates and collaborates with the Plant Manager, Transportation Manager, other supervisors, Maintenance, Fleet Manager, HR, Customer Service, third-party haulers, and truck drivers. It also oversees yard workers, equipment, safety practices, inventory checks, loading accuracy, training compliance, and operational costs and results. The position is based in Rock Island, Illinois, and offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The stated pay range is $30.15–$35.00 per hour, based on experience.

Requirements

At least one 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 perform arithmetic with money, weight measurements, volume, and distance.
General computer skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Manual dexterity.
Organization and time-management skills.
An associate degree in Logistics and/or at least three years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

Work with the production supervisor to optimize delivery schedules and product placement.
Organize resources to optimize productivity.
Collaborate with the maintenance department to determine repair needs and optimal repair timing.
Positively influence change and lead by example.
Communicate with relevant managers, supervisors, departments, and teams to develop productive and cost-effective plans and encourage partnership.
Communicate, implement, and enforce policies and procedures.
Collaborate with the management team to define administrative needs and requirements.
Empower employees, assign responsibility, recognize good work, and hold employees accountable for unmet objectives.
Communicate with and provide customer service to third-party haulers.
Participate in meetings and share relevant information with the team.
Collaborate with truck drivers to ensure materials are loaded safely and correctly.
Supervise yard workers and verify their presence at the beginning of shifts and after breaks; address disciplinary matters with HR support.
Ensure workers wear required personal protective equipment.
Ensure yard equipment is maintained in operating condition and routinely check equipment for proper function and potential problems.
Use reports to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.
Ensure yard activities are properly executed and comply with company policies.
Review costs and expenses against the budget before making decisions.
Operate efficiently, productively, and cost-effectively.
Identify problem areas and losses, and make necessary corrections or improvements.
Optimize efficiency and productivity to meet targets.
Support and participate in business-plan development, deliver results, and be accountable for outcomes.
Maintain a customer-service-oriented approach and meet deadlines.
Verify inventory levels weekly.
Confirm product loads are correct.
Maintain safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.
Ensure training compliance, including new-hire forklift certifications and recertifications.