Assistant Supervisor

Winpak; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Disability coverage

Life Insurance

AD&D insurance

Retirement savings plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Winpak Heat Seal is seeking a Warehouse Assistant Supervisor to oversee warehouse and shipping staff, ensuring safe, efficient operations across shifts. The role coordinates inbound/outbound shipments, staffing, and inventory control within a manufacturing setting that adheres to GMP, SQF, and ISO standards.

The supervisor will maintain regulatory documentation, manage TMS/EDI data, and support continuous improvement initiatives while guiding training and performance management of the team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in warehouse, shipping, receiving, transportation, or logistics operations.
• 2+ years in a formal or informal leadership role.
• 3+ years with WMS, TMS, or ERP systems.
• 3+ years coordinating carriers, shipment scheduling, logistics.
• 2+ years supporting inventory management, cycle counts, discrepancy resolution.
• Experience in manufacturing with GMP, SQF, ISO or similar quality and safety standards.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer-based operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse and shipping personnel to ensure safe, efficient operations.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including carrier scheduling and transportation logistics.
• Manage daily staffing, workflow priorities, and shipment execution across multiple plant locations.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, discrepancy resolution, FIFO practices, and proper material handling procedures.
• Maintain accurate transportation, shipping, customs, and regulatory documentation.
• Manage Transportation Management System (TMS) data accuracy, including EDI transactions and freight rate maintenance.
• Respond to customer and internal inquiries related to shipments, logistics, inventory, and transportation activities.
• Support customs compliance activities, including tariff classifications and international shipment requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

TMS (Transportation Management System)

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Winpak Heat Seal is looking for a Warehouse Assistant Supervisor to support the team.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Supervise warehouse and shipping personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations across all shifts
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, including carrier scheduling and transportation logistics
• Manage daily staffing, workflow priorities, and shipment execution across multiple plant locations
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, discrepancy resolution, FIFO practices, and proper material handling procedures

Systems, Compliance & Customer Support

• Maintain accurate transportation, shipping, customs, and regulatory documentation in compliance with company and audit requirements
• Manage Transportation Management System (TMS) data accuracy, including EDI transactions and freight rate maintenance
• Respond to customer and internal inquiries related to shipments, logistics, inventory, and transportation activities
• Support customs compliance activities, including tariff classifications and international shipment requirements

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Enforce company policies, safety standards, GMP, SQF, and ISO requirements
• Support CAPA investigations, operational problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Assist with employee training, coaching, performance management, and departmental accountability, including disciplinary actions
• Coordinate maintenance or IT-related issues impacting warehouse and transportation operations and perform additional duties as assigned by the Department Manager

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in warehouse, shipping, receiving, transportation, or logistics operations
• 2+ years of experience in a formal or informal leadership role
• 3+ years of experience working with warehouse management systems (WMS), transportation management systems (TMS), or ERP systems
• 3+ years of experience coordinating carriers, shipment scheduling, and transportation logistics
• 2+ years of experience supporting inventory management, cycle counts, and discrepancy resolution
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with GMP, SQF, ISO, or similar quality and safety standards
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer-based operational systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting customs documentation, tariff classifications, and international shipment requirements
• Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or a related field
• APICS or other supply chain certifications

Working Conditions

This position operates in both a warehouse and office environment with moderate to high noise levels. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is required while in production and warehouse areas. The role involves frequent computer use, walking, standing, and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.

Compensation Range:

$60,000-$75,000. The compensation range provided is a general guideline only. Pay will be determined based on the candidate's experience and expertise and is subject to vary.

Why Winpak?

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Winpak’s vision

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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