Warehouse Supervisor

Position Overview

International Motors LLC is a leading North American truck manufacturer with a 175-year legacy of product excellence, customer satisfaction, and operational resilience. Our Joliet, IL Parts Distribution Center plays a critical role in delivering high-quality, timely parts to our customers, and we’re looking for a motivated Warehouse Supervisor to lead from the front.

We believe that growth starts with mindset—so we seek a people‑first leader who models servant leadership, drives continuous improvement through Lean practices and International Way, and builds a culture of trust, accountability, and high performance. This role is ideal for a hands‑on supervisor passionate about developing others, executing standard work, and helping teams exceed expectations.

• Lead, coach, and develop hourly warehouse employees using a servant leadership approach
• Apply International Way principles applying Lean and Kaizen to drive continuous improvement in workflow and space utilization
• Champion a growth mindset culture, encouraging innovation, adaptability, and learning from mistakes
• Implement and sustain standard work, visual controls, and 5S practices to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Ensure timely receipt, put‑away, and shipment of parts in line with production and customer schedules
• Drive performance improvement KPIs and audit processes to ensure safety, inventory accuracy, and service levels
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with supply chain, operations, and quality teams to improve end‑to‑end performance
• Foster a people‑driven work environment built on trust, accountability, and open communication
• Maintain documentation that demonstrates effectiveness and compliance with company procedures
• Support and manage a union or represented workforce professionally and consistently
• Variable shifts

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 3 years of Supply Chain, Logistics, or Distribution/Warehouse experience

OR

• Master’s degree
• At least 1 year of Supply Chain, Logistics, or Distribution/Warehouse experience

OR

• At least 5 years of Supply Chain, Logistics, or Distribution/Warehouse experience

Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H‑1B status).

• Experience in utilizing Manhattan Active Warehouse Management (MAWM)
• Prior warehouse supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Experience with represented or unionized work forces a plus
• Proven success in Lean, Kaizen, or continuous improvement environments
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Comfort with change management and performance coaching
• Ability to drive a positive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment

We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market‑based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.

For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate’s applicable skills, knowledge and experience.

You can learn more about our comprehensive benefits package at

About Traton:
With its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck & Bus, Traton SE is the parent and holding company of the Traton Group and one of the world’s leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Group’s product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light‑duty commercial vehicles. “Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.”: this intention underlies the Company’s ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group’s commercial growth.

About International:
From a one‑man company built on the world‑changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000‑person‑strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois,…