Warehouse Shipping Supervisor (MON-FRI)

S&S Activewear; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Personal

Sick time

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

FSAs

401(k) plan

Brand discounts

Employee events

Growth opportunities

Job summary

S&S Activewear in Lockport, IL is seeking a Shipping Department Supervisor to support the Shipping Department Manager and Operations Manager. You will interact with all team members, guide employees, oversee end-of-day routines, and ensure compliance with SOPs to maintain timely shipments.

This salaried, full-time role offers a 2:30pm–11:30pm schedule, 5% bonus eligibility based on experience, and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years of warehouse experience, including supervisory experience.
• Lead daily activities of warehouse employees, including assigning tasks and monitoring progress.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows environment (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily attendance and performance employees’ report.
• Prepare and conduct team kickoff meetings.
• Monitor orders screen daily and manage workflow for on-time shipping.
• Supervise breaks and safety compliance; ensure SOP adherence.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations and provide leadership.
• Safely operate all warehouse equipment and support special projects.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Warehouse operations

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Windows OS

MS Office

Job description

Company Overview

S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the "critical link" that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation.

S&S ACTIVEWEAR - Lockport, IL

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Company Overview

Our success has compounded since the Company's humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability.

Today, S&S has the largest one & two-day distribution footprint in the industry, with its products reaching 99% of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico within two days and 44 states in just one day.

About The Role

S&S Activewear is seeking a Shipping Department Supervisor to provide support to the Shipping Department Manager and Operations Manager. They will also Provide direct interaction with all team members involved in shipping orders, provide assistance and guidance to employees on issues related to the shipping department. Managing the end of the day cleaning duties. Shipping Supervisor is responsible for coaching employees. Good coaching involves working with employees to establish suitable goals, action plans and timelines. The supervisor delegates and also provides ongoing guidance and support to the employee as they complete their action plans. Responsible to ensure that employees follow the organization's policies and procedures. Shipping Supervisor and all S&S Activewear employees must adhere to the guidelines presented in the S&S Activewear Employee Handbook.

Compensation & Schedule

SALARIED: $52,000 - $65,000 with 5% bonus eligibility (based on experience)

Monday-Friday (2:30pm-11:30pm), Full-Time, Exempt

Onsite: 16427 West Prologis Parkway - Lockport, IL 60441

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life, health, and future.

Benefits begin 0-90 days after hire and include the following:

• Vacation
• Personal
• Sick time
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) plan
• discounts on brand-name apparel
• fun employee events
• meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement

Join a company that invests in you from day one.

What You Will Do

• Prepare daily attendance and performance employees’ report.
• Prepare and Conduct team kick off meetings
• Monitor orders screen daily.
• Monitoring employees breaks.
• Responsible for accident investigation reports.
• Trouble Shoot and resolve issues related to the shipping process.
• Ability to think on feet and make operational decisions in order to achieve shipping cut-offs.
• Perform annual performance evaluations.
• Provide leadership to all department employees.
• Verify and enforce compliance of the SOP’s
• Provide involvement in the planning and execution of special projects related to the Shipping process
• Monitor workflow and adjust practices as required to ensure quality and timely shipment of orders.
• Act professionally and remain focused while working
• Safely operate all warehouse equipment
• Attend meetings as assigned
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by management

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2+ years of warehouse experience, including prior management or supervisory experience.
• Lead daily activities of warehouse employees, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, ensuring accuracy, providing guidance on complex issues.
• Promote team spirit through Diversity and Inclusion initiatives, enhancing cooperation and internal process improvements.
• Skilled in interpersonal relationship building, employee coaching, and development.
• Adaptable and self-driven to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows environment (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Effective communicator capable of explaining processes clearly.
• Exceptional organizational skills, capable of multitasking and managing time effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up practices.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Positive attitude with the ability to multitask and remain composed under pressure.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.

Protective Equipment Required

Must be able to wear proper safety equipment (safety toe shoes, bump caps and safety vest). PPE is company-provided with a $100 stipend on safety-toe shoes after 90 days of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

In performing the job of a Shipping Supervisor, the job will be divided between office time and floor presence which may include standing and walking for 5+ hours per day. Additionally, the position will require the operations of a stock chaser to move throughout the warehouse. Moderate Hand-Eye coordination, near vision, far vision and hearing is required.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• The job will be performed entirely in the warehouse where conditions can range from warm to cool.
• The job will be performed around warehouse machines and equipment with a moderate level of noise.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.