Warehouse Supervisor

Jobtailor; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Chicago seeks a warehouse operations manager to oversee shift activities, develop personnel, and ensure compliance with customer contracts. You will coordinate international cargo handling, monitor systems, and drive problem resolution across the operation.

The role requires strong management skills, experience in warehouse environments, and effective communication. College degree or equivalent experience is expected, with familiarity in PC software and airline pricing exposure a

Qualifications

• Two to five years previous management/specialist supervisory experience in field service duties dependent judgment and decision-making skills required.
• College degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with personal computer software helpful.
• Airline pricing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages all shift and ongoing activities related to warehouse and develops company personnel.
• Understands the operational contract obligations to our customer(s).
• Literate with all computer systems related to the contracted operation.
• Well versed in all aspects of international cargo handling; warehouse buildup and breakdown.
• Regularly reviews personnel and operating activities, directing the resolution of related difficulties.
• Leads, directs, and motivates employee workforce by means of basic management skill sets; including employee coaching, progressive discipline, and effective WFS management teamwork.
• Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company and customer policies and procedures.

Skills

Warehouse management

Employee training

Communication

Team leadership

Education

College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PC software

Job description

• Manages all shift and ongoing activities related to warehouse and develops company personnel.
• Understands the operational contract obligations to our customer(s).
• Literate with all computer systems related to the contracted operation.
• Well versed in all aspects of international cargo handling; warehouse buildup and breakdown.
• Regularly reviews personnel and operating activities, directing the resolution of related difficulties.
• Leads, directs, and motivates employee workforce by means of basic management skill sets; including employee coaching, progressive discipline, and effective WFS management teamwork.
• Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company and customer policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Two to five years previous management/specialist supervisory experience in field service duties dependent judgment and decision-making skills required.
• College degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with personal computer software helpful.
• Airline pricing experience.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong management capabilities in warehouse operations, including employee training, compliance with policies, and effective communication. Possesses expertise in international cargo handling and airline pricing.