Warehouse Supervisor

Aerotek; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Aurora is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to manage daily warehouse operations and support employee performance. The candidate will oversee warehouse staff, drive productivity improvements, and ensure safety compliance. This role requires strong management and interpersonal skills, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of technical or business school training.
• Experience supervising in a union or UAW environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse employees to ensure safety and productivity.
• Conduct daily meetings and address employee performance.
• Ensure compliance with shop rules and safety protocols.

Skills

supervision

management skills

people skills

problem-solving

communication

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Description

The main function of a warehouse supervisor is to oversee warehouse employees in order to meet business objectives for assigned departments regarding safety, quality productivity, responsiveness, and more.Job Responsibilities:• Counsel and support hourly employees with needs/concerns as required.• Address performance behaviors by commending those that are positives and discouraging those that are negative.• Uses Quality Network problem solving process to address opportunities within area and engage work force for ideas.• Apply Workplace Organization (WPO) process to improve layouts and efficiency.• Perform daily Timekeeping System (TKS) updating to ensure accurate processing of payroll data.• Use A-3 reporting format to document problem solving activities and observe local A-3 guidelines.• Conduct daily meetings to communicate business performance and have two-way discussions with employees.• Perform and document weekly safety observation tours of departments.• Plan daily workloads in advance.• Support colleagues to optimize shift performance.• Observe contractual requirements (National and Local).• Enforce Shop Rules.• Perform daily SOP audit checks.• Advance skills through Individual Development Plan (IDP) process.• Keep General Supervisor Shop Committee apprised of all pending activities.

Skills

supervision, supervisory skills, management skills, union experience, Logistics, Warehouse management, Supply chain, Inventory, shipping and receiving, warehouse inventory, inventory control, warehouse operation, 49cfr certification, dangerous goods

Top Skills Details

supervision,supervisory skills,management skills,union experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

People skills - have to be able to communicate with a diverse group of employees, cater to their needs, be empathetic to situations but also drive performanceMulti tasking - this is a very fast paced environment with priorities constantly changing between coaching employee behaviors to drive throughput, maintaining a clean and safe environment, reporting of team goals throughout your shiftProblem solving and maintaining performance when faced with challenges on the jobHS Diploma (preferred to have a 4 year bach degree)Experience supervising in a union or UAW environmentNo job hoppers, must have great job tenure.Skills:• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures.• Knowledge of basic math.• Strong written and verbal communications skills.• Understand of basic technology of area where assigned.• Knowledge of scheduling and other management systems.• Relatively high level of analytical ability where problems are complex.• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate employees and elicit work output.• Knowledge of quality control procedures.Education/Experience:• High school graduate with at least 1-2 years of technical or business school training.• Training in skilled trades area or equivalent technical training.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.