Lead Warehouse & Logistics 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 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.