Warehouse Operations Lead - Safety & Inventory Champion

creative werks; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Werks in Bartlett, IL is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee shipping, receiving, inventory accuracy, and production support while maintaining safety, quality, and cost metrics. Responsibilities include supervising forklift operators, organizing daily tasks, training staff, and ensuring timely, accurate documentation.

A background in WMS/ERP and strong leadership is required. This on-site role offers opportunities to drive continuous improvements and work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Associates degree or five years of warehouse experience with two or more years of leadership.
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP software.
• Inventory management experience including cycle counting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Sit-down and/or reach forklift experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises forklift lead, operators and warehouse clerks in warehouse activities.
• Supervises and assists in daily tasks including filling and shipping orders, ensuring accuracy of shipments and supporting documentation.
• Receives material and routes to appropriate area or personnel; provides production support as needed.
• Measuring and reporting the effectiveness of department activities; provides daily summaries.
• Enforce company safety rules and discipline; coach and develop team members.
• Responsible for annual forklift operator training after trainer certification.
• Coordinate handoffs between shifts and communicate key information to peers and management.
• Understand client systems reporting requirements to ensure timely transaction compliance.
• Schedule direct reports according to product mix and seasonal demand.
• Ensure correct items are on hand and stored properly for daily production needs.
• Coordinate with other supervisors to align department activities.
• Attend food safety training sessions (GMP, SQF, HACCP, Allergen, Food Facility Security, Preventing Foodborne Illness).
• Participate in GMP walks; inspect warehouse and facility for compliance; enforce food safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Job description

Creative Werks in Bartlett, IL is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to oversee shipping, receiving, inventory accuracy, and production support while maintaining safety, quality, and cost metrics. Responsibilities include supervising forklift operators, organizing daily tasks, training staff, and ensuring timely, accurate documentation.

A background in WMS/ERP and strong leadership is required. This on-site role offers opportunities to drive continuous improvements and work in a fast-paced