Warehouse Supervisor

Shorr Packaging Corp.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Benefits package

PTO

401K

Team culture

Job summary

Shorr Packaging Corp. in Illinois seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to lead day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring safety, quality and service while meeting productivity and cost targets.

The role requires hands-on leadership on the shop floor (approximately 70% of time) and coordination of picking, packing, receiving, put-away and inventory control, with emphasis on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is minimum; some college or technical school preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of warehouse management/supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Experience with ERP or WMS systems is required.
• SQF experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Train, develop and lead hourly employees to ensure efficient and cost-effective operation.
• Maintain strong adherence to safety and regulatory requirements; ensure a safe, organized facility.
• Ensure cross-training of warehouse personnel.
• Focus on continuous improvement in safety, process flow, space utilization and accuracy.
• Oversee inventory control activities with emphasis on space utilization and cycle counts.
• Lead value-added services such as kitting, assembly, band saw slitting and carton printing.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments, receiving/shipping docs, ERP entries, reporting.
• Act as warehousing coordinator on the floor, 70% time spent processing transactions with the team.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve issues and promote shared decision making.

Skills

Warehouse management

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

ERP/WMS experience

SQF experience

Education

High School diploma

Some college or technical school

Tools

ERP/WMS software

Job description

Together, We Own it! Start your employee owner journey with Shorr Packaging.

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for warehouse operation and supervision of team members with emphasis on safety, quality, and service. Accountable for achieving company objectives, productivity standards and cost control goals. Coordinate all activities including picking and shipping, receiving and put away, inventory control, cycle-counting, value-added services, and ensure customer requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Train, develop and lead hourly employees to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation
• Maintain strong adherence to all safety and regulatory requirements. Provide a safe, organized and clean facility
• Ensure cross-training of all warehouse personnel
• Focus on continuous improvement and make recommendations to improve operations in areas such as safety, process flow, space utilization/layout, inventory accuracy and value-added services
• Responsible for building and warehouse maintenance and for procurement of warehouse supplies
• Manage inventory control activities with emphasis on space utilization and monthly cycle count expectations
• Responsible for the value-added services that may include kitting, assembly, band saw slitting, and carton printing
• Acting warehouse coordinator and responsible for scheduling inbound & outbound shipments, receiving and shipping documents, ERP system entry, reporting, process returns, sales and customer service inquiries and other duties as assigned
• Position is a working warehouse manager role that requires 70% of time on the floor processing transactions which involves working alongside team members
• Deal effectively across all levels of the organization; solve problems between warehouse and other departments. Collaborative approach and shares decision making process with team
• Assure adequate resources are available to meet food safety objectives.
• Lead and supervise warehouse staff members while carrying out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

• High School diploma minimum, some college or technical school preferred
• Minimum 3 years related warehouse management/supervisory experience
• Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with ERP or WMS systems
• SQF experience preferred

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $60,000 - $70,000 per year.

Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.

Shorr Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Together, We Own It!
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverages
• Generous PTO with vacation, sick and floating holidays.
• 401K plan plus matching
• Team based Employee Owner company culture

Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status.