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Warehouse Supervisor; 3rd Shift

Job in Joliet, Will County, Illinois, 60432, USA
Listing for: Colonial Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-09
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 64500 - 70000 USD Yearly USD 64500.00 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Schedule: (3rd Shift - Monday to Friday from 9:30 pm - 6:00 am)

Compensation:

Compensation Range: $64,500 - 70,000 annually
Incentive eligible:
No


Position Overview

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for leading and engaging employees at the Logistics Center to achieve productivity, quality, and safety goals. This role oversees a specific shift and focuses heavily on coaching, supporting, and developing the team to ensure efficient and consistent performance. The Warehouse Supervisor will also work closely with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives and operational best practices.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

Engage and Inspire the Workforce

  • Build strong relationships with employees through daily interaction and motivation.

  • Lead daily shift meetings to align the team on priorities and expectations.

  • Address employee concerns and resolve issues; escalate when needed.

  • Clearly communicate team goals, performance results, and updates.

  • Lead and participate in site-wide activities, including social awareness initiatives and employee events.

  • Facilitate monthly safety committee meetings and foster a safety-first culture.

  • Lead and participate in site management meetings and employee round tables.

  • Foster positive employee relations and support efforts to maintain a union-free workplace.

Drive Operational Excellence

  • Understand and communicate shift, customer, and Logistics Center goals.

  • Execute daily work plans, adjusting workflows as needed to meet targets.

  • Apply CJ Logistics America's Labor Management Program, including regular performance observations.

  • Support inventory control and quality assurance by participating in audits.

  • Provide frontline input on staffing needs to leadership.

  • Collaborate with leadership on supply management and maintenance scheduling.

Manage and Develop Employee Performance (Includes Safety, Quality, and Productivity)

  • Observe, coach, and provide timely performance feedback.

  • Track and communicate Forklift Operator productivity and quality metrics.

  • Conduct regular safety observations and participate actively in safety initiatives.

  • Oversee employee timekeeping and attendance, ensuring payroll compliance.

  • Promote and implement operational best practices.

  • Shadow Forklift Operators to understand process execution and identify improvement areas.

  • Identify training and cross-training needs, and deliver hands-on training as needed.

  • Perform process quality checks and manage related program activities.

Connect Employees to Customer Objectives

  • Communicate customer-specific requirements clearly and consistently.

  • Review operational performance against customer expectations.

  • Help team members understand their role in supporting broader customer goals and success.

Perform other related job duties as assigned or required.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field is preferred – or equivalent relevant experience.

  • 1-3 years of experience supervising others

  • Proven leadership skills with strengths in organization, communication, and cross-functional teamwork.

  • Strong commitment to maintaining a safe work environment – exhibiting passion for safety.

  • Excellent planning, organizational, interpersonal, and verbal/written communication skills with a high level of emotional intelligence.

  • Foundational skillset in Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word.

  • Ability to adapt quickly, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills

  • Ability to effectively engage with both frontline employees and leadership teams to positively influence culture and drive results.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience operating or overseeing use of Material Handling…

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