Night Shift Warehouse Operations Lead

Ceva Supply Chain; New Lenox (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan with company match

Holiday pay and accrued PTO

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Bereavement and jury duty

Job summary

FedEx Supply Chain in New Lenox, IL is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, lead staff, and ensure safe, efficient execution of plans. The role emphasizes KPI performance, process compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to meet customer needs.

The position requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on safety, inventory integrity, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Military rank of E-6, E-7, O-1, or O-2.
• Six months of experience in a warehouse or supply chain environment with leadership demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Supervise at least two full-time direct reports, including hiring recommendations, coaching, skills development, recognition, and performance management.
• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly production activities within warehouse operations.
• Prepare and distribute operational reports to support day-to-day activities.
• Ensure schedules are implemented correctly and jobs are assigned and completed effectively.
• Manage vacation and time-off scheduling to minimize disruption and meet customer needs.
• Actively lead and supervise teammates on the floor, engaging in daily operations.
• Conduct daily startup meetings to communicate work instructions, workflows, and safety practices.
• Drive teammate excellence through consistent feedback, coaching, and corrective actions.
• Promote safety through weekly meetings, training, JHA reviews, and facility walkthroughs.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment aligned with corporate 5S standards.
• Supervise team operations to meet prescribed objectives and KPIs.
• Develop a productive work team through cross-training, communication, and motivation.
• Facilitate seamless handoffs and communicate key information across teams and management.
• Provide courteous and respectful customer service in high-pressure situations.
• Ensure inventory integrity and assist with physical inventory counts.
• Support the Operations Manager with special projects as needed.
• Assist in maintaining facility security.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Quality management

Continuous improvement

Change management

Communication

Warehouse operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

FedEx Supply Chain in New Lenox, IL is seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee daily warehouse operations, lead staff, and ensure safe, efficient execution of plans. The role emphasizes KPI performance, process compliance, and cross-functional collaboration to meet customer needs.

The position requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on safety, inventory integrity, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced facility.