Operations & Warehouse Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Homechef; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Home Chef in Bedford Park, IL is seeking a Warehouse & Ops Supervisor for the 2nd shift (3:30 PM–12:30 AM) with days off on Tuesday and Wednesday. The role leads core warehouse functions, issues product to production, and ensures efficient, safe operations on the floor.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of warehouse leadership, supervises 5–10 staff, and applies 5S/lean principles. Forklift certification within 90 days is required; MS Office and data-entry skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency with MS Office; data entry and counting skills.
• 2+ years in warehouse leadership; supervises 5–10 employees.
• Familiarity with 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
• Forklift certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise core warehouse functions and ensure SOP compliance.
• Maintain drop zone layout and promote a safe workplace.
• Issue product to production using WMS and track inventory.
• Coordinate with production management to troubleshoot efficiency.
• Conduct end-of-shift walkthroughs and audits.
• Provide coaching, performance evaluations and lead development.
• Ensure accurate WMS usage for material movements.
• Escalate issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

MS Office

Data entry

Handheld data logging

Leadership & supervision

5S / Lean principles

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift use certification (within 90 days)

Job description

Shift Schedule: 2nd shift, 3:30 PM - 12:30 AM, days off on Tuesday & Wednesday.

Warehouse & Ops Supervisor Responsibilities

Supervision of Core Warehouse Functions

• Supervise core warehouse functions, demonstrating proficiency in all processes and ensuring compliance with standard procedures.
• Maintain layout and organization of drop zone and warehouse spaces and promote a safe workplace.

Issuing Product to Production

• Ensures full utilization of WMS for product moves to and from the production / shipping floor.
• Familiarizes themselves with all trackers and inventory items to verify production needs and guide the team.
• Stays abreast of e‑mails and other communication for product changes, and promptly informs the warehouse team.
• Ensures warehouse drop list is used to pull product for the production floor.
• Ensures product is placed in correct quantity and location on floor per WMS and follows up when not meeting expectation.
• Upholds standard procedures for staging product in coolers and freezers when applicable.
• Can read boxing call‑out sheets and identify meats assigned to meals for audit.
• Works with warehouse lead to keep the team on task list.
• Collaborates with production management to troubleshoot when warehouse duties impact production efficiency.
• Conducts end-of-shift walkthrough ensuring cleanup and return to designated locations, documenting and communicating results.
• Conducts audits of storage to confirm putback processes are followed.

Supervision of Warehouse Personnel

• Adheres to safety procedures and fosters a “safety first” workplace.
• Builds a teamwork and collaboration environment.
• Communicates job expectations and builds performance standards.
• Lives the Home Chef Values and models competencies.
• Manages attendance reports and follows up on points and coaching.
• Conducts rotational check‑ins to ensure progress against task lists.
• Works with team leads and associates to solve issues, implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Escalates issues to share with other shifts and plants.
• Ensures training for safe material movement and SOPs; audits daily.
• Audits the P.I.T. checklists for equipment pre‑shift checks.
• Ensures use of WMS for accuracy and efficiency.
• Delivers performance evaluations for leads and associates in a timely manner.
• Coaches with positive reinforcement or constructive feedback; records coaching actions.
• Develops leads to oversee their team members.
• Coordinates with Inbound/Outbound Superintendent for scheduling and time‑off requests.

Communication and Coordination

• Acts as liaison between Warehouse and Production during shifts.
• Ensures smooth handoffs and clear status of materials and returns.
• Escalates and resolves delays, inventory gaps or system discrepancies.
• Recommends and assists in implementing operating procedures and continuous improvement.

General Responsibilities

• Follows facility GMPs and safety policies, enforcing them throughout the facility.
• Supports SQF and quality programs; expects all areas to score at or above standards.

This position requires 0% travel.

Qualifications

• General high school degree or equivalent (e.g., GED).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Computer proficiency to execute transactions and enter counts.
• Ability to use handheld data logging equipment.
• Experience supervising at least 5-10 employees.
• Minimum 2+ years in a warehouse leadership role.
• Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
• Certification for powered industrial truck use within 90 days.

Pay Range

Illinois: $65,000 – $75,000 USD.

Perks and Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• Paid holidays, sick time and vacation time.
• 401(k) program.
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses.

We welcome people of all races, colors, religions, national origins, sexes (including sexual identity), ages, physical or mental disabilities, pregnancy, veteran or military status, discrimination discharge from military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, arrest record, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

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