SR Floor Supervisor

UNIVERSAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Logistics in Peoria, IL is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead shift teams, monitor productivity, and enforce safety standards. You will coach staff, coordinate inbound/outbound shipments, and ensure accurate daily reporting to support continuous improvements.

Ideal candidates have 0–5 years of supervisory experience in warehouse/distribution. Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred, with strong communication and problem-solving skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred; equivalent experience also considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and basic warehouse systems.
• Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong work ethic, reliability, and a team-first attitude.
• 0-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, or transportation operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support warehouse associates during your shift, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently, and safely.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and safety standards to keep operations running smoothly.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to meet performance goals.
• Address employee questions, concerns, and performance issues in real time.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to support daily workflow.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Enforce company policies, processes, and safety expectations.
• Partner with leadership and other departments to resolve operational issues.
• Complete daily reporting on labor, workflow, and productivity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Warehouse systems

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Warehouse systems

Job description

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that provides its people with the tools to be successfull and opportunities to grow? Universal Logistics is a leading provider of customized transportation and logistics solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including transportation, value-added, intermodal, and specialized services utilized throughout entire supply chains.

Logistics Insight Corporation (LINC), a subsidiary of Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc., is a leading third party logistics provider (3PL) that offers a broad scope of services throughout the entire supply chain. LINC's experienced management team, with its state-of-the-art technology, provides customized logistics solutions to its customers resulting in proven efficiencies and savings.

Our operation is based in Peroia, IL and supports CAT's material flow needs. We manage and operate a warehouse facility that provides pick and pack, sequencing, inventory management, and daily production support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support warehouse associates during your shift, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently, and safely.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and safety standards to keep operations running smoothly.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to meet performance goals.
• Address employee questions, concerns, and performance issues in real time.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to support daily workflow.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Enforce company policies, processes, and safety expectations.
• Partner with leadership and other departments to resolve operational issues.
• Complete daily reporting on labor, workflow, and productivity.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree preferred; equivalent experience also considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead and motivate teams.
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office and basic warehouse systems.
• Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach.
• Ability to multitask and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong work ethic, reliability, and a team-first attitude.
• 0-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, or transportation operations.