Warehouse Production Supervisor

ZipRecruiter; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in natural and organic food distribution seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to lead a team of 25-28 Associates. The role involves ensuring safety compliance, operational efficiency, and fostering a high-performance culture within the warehouse. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, strong computer skills, and the ability to manage priorities effectively.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong computer skills with WMS experience.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Warehouse Associates.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and operational efficiency.
• Drive performance towards meeting operational goals.

Skills

Time Management

Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Job description

Overview

Good people, working with good people, for our common good.

Sound good?

KeHE, a natural, organic, specialty, and fresh food distributor, is all about "good" and is growing. There's never been a more exciting time to join our team. If you're enthusiastic about working in a people-first culture and an organization committed to good living, good food, and good service, we'd love to talk to you!

Responsibilities

As a Warehouse Supervisor, you will lead a team of 25-28 Warehouse Associates to ensure efficient operations, maintain safety standards, and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures. You will be responsible for driving performance, delivering results, and meeting or exceeding goals.

You will cultivate a high-performance culture by setting clear expectations, providing real-time coaching, motivating your team, and ensuring a collaborative, respectful, and safe work environment. Associates will work in different temperature zones including refrigerated (25 to 35°F) and freezer (-20°F).

Shift: 7:30 PM

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritize tasks
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Flexible schedule including various shifts, weekends, overtime, and holidays to support warehouse operations

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform essential warehouse functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Must be able to lift, move, and carry 30-40 pounds repeatedly, up to 1,000 times per day. Larger items up to 75 pounds may be lifted less frequently. The role involves standing, walking, climbing, and sitting in a warehouse environment with temperatures varying from very cool to very warm, including freezer (-20°F) and refrigerator (25-35°F) zones. Exposure to outside weather conditions and typical warehouse noise levels are expected.