Warehouse Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible for the Bolingbrook warehouse, logistics and all incoming materials. He/She will work with inhouse buyers to ensure adequate stocking levels are maintained, implement systems/processes to maintain accuracy, and deliver materials to manufacturing when they are needed. This role will include direct supervision of the G&W Bolingbrook receiving, shipping team and material handlers.

Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible for the Bolingbrook warehouse, logistics and all incoming materials. He/She will work with inhouse buyers to ensure adequate stocking levels are maintained, implement systems/processes to maintain accuracy, and deliver materials to manufacturing when they are needed. This role will include direct supervision of the G&W Bolingbrook receiving, shipping team and material handlers.

• Create and deploy a holistic inventory plan within the Bolingbrook factory which includes inventory accuracy and implementation of cross functional processes to maintain correct inventory levels and mitigate/eliminate obsolete / slow moving inventory.
• Drive an organized, well trained receiving, shipping and material handler team within the following criteria:
  • Define and create standard work processes for inventory management and material delivery.
  • Deliver materials to manufacturing in a timely manner.
  • Ensure the physical layout of the warehouse and receiving environment is safe, organized and ergonomically efficient.
  • Communicate incoming quantity inaccuracies, packaging, or damaged goods issues directly to supply chain for long term solution.
• Develop and maintain relevant KPIs for scope of responsibility.
• Monitor changes in the business to ensure adequate warehouse infrastructure is in place at all times.
• Introduce new technology to improve transactional accuracy. Continually refine.

Responsible for day-to-day performance of a group ~ 6 + employees. Guides/monitors group toward its goals ensures employee’s productivity, resolve problems, has authority to change work roles and work distribution. Responsible for genuine input regarding Human Resources matters of significance: e.g. participates in selection of new employees, provides meaningful input to performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations etc.

• Has a minimum of 5 years inventory / warehouse management experience
• Holds a Bachelors degree, preferably in operations or business management; or equivalent experience
• Shows outstanding leadership qualities and previous supervisory experience in high pace environment.
• Has demonstrated understanding of ERP system, JDE preferred

• Strong organizational, motivation and communication skills
• Open personality; natural curiosity to learn while very focused on essential activities as agreed with management
• Self starter who can operate with minimal supervision
• Lean background

• General Office Environment, PC use
• Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
• Stooping
• Standing

Typical pay is $71,200 – $92,600 annually.

Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health club membership program and reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401 (k)
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Vacation
• Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility