Distribution Supervisor - 1st shift

Saddle Creek Logistics Services; Joliet, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

HSA

Annual bonus

401(k) match

Paid vacation & holidays

EAP & identity theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance & short-term disability

Career development

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services in Joliet, IL is seeking a Distribution Supervisor for 1st shift. This full-time role leads hourly staff, drives LEAN improvements, and ensures high customer service levels in a busy warehouse environment.

You will coach employees, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with clients to meet supply chain needs while maintaining a safe, organized work area and achieving performance goals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a leadership role with change management experience.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and motivation skills.
• Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to cross-train and adapt to varied tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of hourly associates in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Assist clients with supply chain needs and demands.
• Meet productivity standards and manage costs.
• Ensure KPI targets: order fill rate, accuracy, and safety.
• Coach, train, and mentor staff; conduct annual reviews.
• Promote LEAN principles and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Organization

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Office Suite

Job description

## Distribution Supervisor - 1st shiftApply: Joliet, IL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R28903**Why Work for Saddle Creek?**Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.## **Benefits:*** Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, HSA, and medical reimbursement* Annual bonus eligibility* 401(k) match* Vacation and holiday pay* Employee assistance and identity theft protection* Career development and opportunity for internal promotions* Tuition reimbursement for further education* Company paid life insurance and short term disability**SALARY LEVEL*** $65,000-$77,000 salary is commensurate to experience and location**Location:** Joliet, IL **Shift:**Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PMFlexible work hours are required based on operational needs.**What you will do:*** Manage and lead a team of hourly associates in a fast-paced warehouse team environment* Assist our wide range of clients with the needs and demands of their supply chains* Ensure acceptable levels of performance in assigned business unit by meeting or exceeding* productivity standards and cost control management* Ensure exceptional customer service by meeting key performance indicators (order fill rate accuracy, unannounced inspections, inventory accuracy, etc.) for assigned area of responsibility* Achieve performance goals through KPI monitoring, promote LEAN principles, and process improvement* Lead and maintain a clean, professional, and safe work environment. Meet or exceed SCLS corporate safety goals* Effectively communicate goals, expectations, areas for improvement, and successes to associates* Coach, train, and mentor associates allowing them the opportunity to grow and develop* Conduct annual performance reviews**Our ideal candidate will have...*** 2+ years of previous experience in a leadership role with a track record of implementing and managing change* Listening skills and strong abilities to collaborate, communicate and motivate others to accomplish goals* Demonstrated success in problem-solving and decision-making to overcome obstacles and maximize opportunities* Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment while focusing on exceeding operational goals* Strong organization and multi-tasking skills, agility, and ability to be cross-trained to do more where needed* High School Diploma/GED Required **It’s not required, but it would be even better if you have...*** Bachelor’s Degree* Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement training and experience* Supply chain/logistics experience is a plus but not required* Technical savvy (intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet, web-based and job-specific software applications* BIlingual a plus