Itasca
Warehouse Supervisor-1st Shift- Itasca, IL TO BE FILLED IN THE SUMMER OF 2024
Coordinates all duties of department or area. These include but are not limited to improving safety, reducing costs, improving quality, and maximizing the department's effectiveness through long term planning and project implementation. Coordinates communication among and between Warehouse Operations and Production planning and operations. Warehouse Supervisor manages hourly employees in assigned area, provides appropriate training, development, ensures consistent roll out of plant policies & procedures.
Supervise day-to-day activities of assigned department. Provide guidance and training to hourly workforce to ensure production, supply chain and quality goals are met. Meet scheduled commitments on a timely basis with respect to mixing, sifting and delivering WIP to designated areas. Meet shipping and receiving schedules as well as inventory control and accuracy. Maintain positive employee relations, open communications while resolving employee discipline or performance issues. Maintain professional relationships with other departments within the plant and corporate offices.
BA / BS Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain or equivalent experience.
SAP experience preferred.
3 years progressive experience in a manufacturing warehouse environment.
Previous supervisory/people leader responsibilities preferred.
Firm understanding of manufacturing production and distribution processes.
Good understanding of manufacturing and logistic processes.
Experience in the food processing, aseptic or pharmaceutical industry is highly preferred
Communication skills (strong verbal and written required).
Troubleshooting / problem-solving (analytical) skills
Interpersonal skills (ability to effectively work with all levels from hourly to management).
Leadership and teamwork skills.
Time management and multi-tasking skills.
Computer skills
SAP preferred but will train