Temporary Warehouse Supervisor

PPC-Flex; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PPC-Flex is seeking a Temporary Warehouse Supervisor in Buffalo Grove, IL to oversee daily warehouse, shipping, and receiving activities for a flexible packaging operation.

The role leads hourly staff, ensures safety, accuracy, and on-time shipments; you will direct shift work, coordinate with Production, Scheduling, Quality, and Customer Service, and drive continuous improvement in inventory and processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing logistics experience, including 1+ years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control principles, FIFO rotation, cycle counting, and lot traceability.
• Proficiency with an ERP or WMS system and standard office software.
• Ability to read production schedules, work orders, bills of lading, and material specifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily warehouse activities across receiving, put-away, staging, and shipping.
• Hire, onboard, train, and coach new associates on equipment, systems, and safety.
• Set performance expectations, conduct reviews, and administer corrective action.
• Coordinate carrier scheduling and dock appointments with freight partners.
• Maintain safety, quality, and regulatory compliance and lead safety initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Inventory control knowledge

ERP/WMS proficiency

Safety compliance knowledge

Reading production schedules

Education

High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience

Tools

ERP system

WMS system

Job description

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Temporary Warehouse Supervisor

Indirect Buffalo Grove, IL, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1644

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

The Warehouse Supervisor directs the daily activities of the warehouse, shipping, and receiving functions for a flexible packaging converting operation. This role is accountable for the safe, accurate, and timely movement and storage of raw film, foil, paper, resin, inks, adhesives, solvents, printing cylinders, work-in-process roll stock, and finished goods — including printed rolls, laminated rollstock, and converted pouches.

The Supervisor leads a team of hourly associates, enforces food-safety and GMP requirements, maintains inventory accuracy within the [ERP/WMS] system, and partners with Production, Scheduling, Quality, and Customer Service to meet on-time shipment and inventory accuracy targets. The role carries independent authority over daily work assignments, scheduling, and performance management within the assigned shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are the essential functions of the position. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Team Leadership and Supervision

• Supervise, schedule, and direct the daily work of assigned warehouse associates, ensuring appropriate coverage across receiving, put-away, staging, and shipping.
• Interview and recommend candidates for hire; onboard and train new associates on equipment, systems, and safety procedures.
• Set performance expectations, conduct performance reviews, coach associates, and administer corrective action in partnership with Human Resources.
• Approve timecards, manage attendance and time-off requests, and control overtime within budget.
• Lead shift start-up meetings and communicate priorities, safety topics, quality alerts, and customer-critical shipments.
• Foster a respectful, inclusive work environment and ensure consistent application of company policies and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Shipping, Receiving, and Logistics

• Oversee inbound receiving, including verification against purchase orders, packing slips, and certificates of analysis, and the identification and quarantine of nonconforming material.
• Ensure outbound loads are picked, staged, verified, blocked and braced, and loaded to prevent transit damage to rolls and cartons.
• Review and approve bills of lading, packing lists, and shipping documentation; ensure accuracy of labeling, including customer-specific and GS1/barcode requirements.
• Coordinate carrier scheduling, dock appointments, and trailer utilization with freight partners and the [Logistics/Traffic] team.
• Support export documentation and compliance requirements as applicable, including [C-TPAT / customs documentation].
• Investigate and document shipping errors, damages, and carrier claims; implement corrective actions.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Champion a safety-first culture; conduct safety observations, toolbox talks, and near-miss reviews, and ensure prompt hazard correction.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, including powered industrial truck operator training and evaluation, lockout/tagout, hazard communication, and PPE use.
• Verify that only trained and certified operators use lift trucks, clamp trucks, and other powered equipment, and that daily equipment inspections are completed and documented.
• Maintain foreign material control, glass and brittle plastic policies, allergen and chemical segregation, and area cleanliness standards.
• Participate in customer, third-party, and regulatory audits, and complete assigned corrective and preventive actions on time.
• Report and participate in the investigation of injuries, incidents, and property damage.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• [3]+ years of warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing logistics experience, including [1]+ years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Working knowledge of inventory control principles, FIFO rotation, cycle counting, and lot traceability.
• Proficiency with an ERP or WMS system and standard business software (email, spreadsheets, reporting tools).
• Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse safety requirements, including powered industrial truck operation and OSHA general industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret production schedules, work orders, bills of lading, and material specifications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills sufficient to lead a team, document incidents, and coordinate across departments.