Warehouse Operations Supervisor
$75,000–$75,000 year
On-siteSouth Holland, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead a diverse workforce in order fulfillment for multiple clients, managing inbound and outbound operations with volume swings. Supervise, train, and evaluate personnel while enforcing safety policies and maintaining a clean, orderly warehouse environment. Optimize costs and service levels through effective inventory control, cycle counts, and labor management. Develop annual operational plans, measure productivity metrics, and ensure compliance with OSHA regulations. This role requires 4+ years in warehousing/distribution, SAP/WMS proficiency, and a Bachelor's degree. Located in South Holland, IL, this startup 3PL position offers competitive wages and benefits.
Required Qualifications
- 4+ years Operations Management - Warehousing and Distribution
- Tire manufacturing, food service and retail distribution
- Development and execution of strategy / annual plans (budget, operational performance, SOP's, customer plans, workshops, etc.)
- Metrics measurements (i.e., labor, quality, employee productivity and efficiency)
- Inventory and Labor Management
- Customer Facing
- Safety Program compliance (OSHA, Compliance Programs)
- Supply Chain Technology: WMS (SAP Preferred)
- Computer Skills (Microsoft Office)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent certification in (Industrial/Mechanical) Engineering, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field
- Proven operations leadership experience in a similar fast-paced process of ecommerce, fulfillment, manufacturing, production or distribution/logistics environment
- Strong data analysis skills - Ability to produce, interpret and draw conclusions from data
- Sound business judgment, proven ability to influence others, and strong analytical thinking skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels
- Past experience or study of startup operations and/or 3PL environments
- Team player who can facilitate successful project work, operating to deadlines
- Leadership
- Excellent facilitator with conflict resolution
- Building relationships with key suppliers
- Change Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Financial Acumen
- Adaptable & Flexible
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Results driven
- Observe and follow health and safety regulations
- Enforces operating instructions and safety policies
- Assist management in establishing warehouse standards and procedures
- Maintain detailed records of safety incidents
- Assign designated safety personnel
- Maintain warehouse in a clean, safe, and orderly condition
- Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays if needed
- South Holland, IL
Desired Qualifications
- Tire Warehouse Experience is a plus
- Strong experience with SAP and WMS preferred
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