Warehouse Shift Manager

Dot Foods, Inc.; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, 401k, profit-sharing

Job summary

Dot Foods, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Shift Manager in Illinois. This role leads a hands-on team on the warehouse floor, training staff, monitoring performance, and guiding receiving, warehousing, and shipping aligned with company goals.

You will drive labor planning to meet daily deadlines, enforce safety and productivity standards, and implement cost-reduction strategies using lean tools. A strong emphasis on teamwork and clear communication is required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and planning abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to pass a standard physical abilities test.

Responsibilities

• Leads on the warehouse floor by training, monitoring, and evaluating personnel.
• Plans inbound and outbound product flow and labor needs to meet daily deadlines.
• Communicates, coordinates, and enforces warehouse and company policies and procedures.
• Pursues cost reduction and optimizes warehouse cost metrics.
• Applies lean thinking and continuous improvement to eliminate waste.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary Range: $70,927 - $106,390 annually, plus bonus opportunity

As a Warehouse Shift Manager, you provide hands-on leadership on the warehouse floor by training, monitoring, and evaluating assigned personnel and actively lead the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of product in a manner consistent with company culture, service, and cost objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Ensures all employees are trained and developed to meet safety and productivity standards.
• Plans inbound and outbound product flow and labor needs to meet daily deadlines.
• Communicates, coordinates, and supports all policies and procedures within the warehouse and company.
• Achieve warehouse cost metrics and actively seek to develop cost-reduction strategies.
• Applies continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste.

YOU MUST HAVE

• High School Diploma or general equivalent degree
• Effective organizational, analytical, and planning skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to pass a standard physical abilities test.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Four-year college degree or equivalent Dot experience
• Previous successful leadership experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products
• Working knowledge of distribution or warehouse processes or systems

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Supervision: Warehouse Lead Staff, and Warehouse Floor Personnel
• Schedule: Full Time - Wednesday-Saturday
  • 6:30AM - 5:00PM (Some off-hours for on or off-site meetings)
• Environment: Working in temperature ranges from 0˚F to 70˚F
• Physical Requirements: Extensive standing, walking, and lifting; including operation of warehouse equipment.
• Travel: Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by car, plane, or train
• Certification - Will obtain electric pallet jack and narrow aisle licenses and forklift certifications during initial training phase.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing

Safety:

This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules, and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer:

Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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