Warehouse Supervisor

Literati; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern children’s book company is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor I to oversee fulfillment operations. The role emphasizes leadership in a fast-paced environment, requiring excellent communication skills and operational efficiency. You'll manage a team while contributing to Literati's mission to ignite a love of reading. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401k

Flexible work schedules

Short-term disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Flexible time off

Qualifications

• 2+ years in warehouse or fulfillment operations required.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience required.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily tasks including receiving, inventory management, and shipping.
• Conduct training and performance audits.
• Lead process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Google Workspace

Job description

Think of your favorite book from childhood. Got it? Great. Now, that warm, joyful feeling you have right now—that’s what we do. Literati is a modern children’s book company focused on helping kids fall in love with reading at every age and stage. We make it easy to find great books through our school book fairs, school store fundraising platform, and book clubs using a unique mix of expert curation and data science. We’re on a mission to help parents ignite a love of learning and a love of life.

As a Warehouse Supervisor I, you’ll play a critical leadership role in ensuring that our fulfillment operations run smoothly, efficiently, and safely. Reporting to the Fulfillment Center Manager, you'll be responsible for overseeing a team of associates and executing day-to-day operations across inventory management, order fulfillment, quality control, and team training.

You’ll be on the ground floor of a fast-growing company, directly contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional customer experiences and expanding access to literacy around the world. Your work will help drive revenue growth by ensuring timely processing, effective communication, and a high-performance team culture. The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $55,000 annually.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in warehouse or fulfillment operations
• Minimum of 2 + years supervising or leading a team
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Workspace tools
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Able to stand, walk, and lift for extended periods as needed
  
  

WE’D LOVE TO SEE

• A track record of effectively balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience leading and developing teams with empathy, clarity, and accountability
• Familiarity with identifying operational gaps and implementing process improvements
• A commitment to high standards of quality, safety, and performance
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and turn insights into action
• The ability to work independently while staying aligned with broader team goals
• Lift experience or willingness to be certified
  
  

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support fulfillment center associates in daily tasks including receiving, inventory management, order picking/packing, and shipping
• Assign daily workloads and staffing to ensure operational efficiency and task completion
• Conduct training, coaching, and performance audits to uphold quality and productivity standards
• Collaborate with senior leadership to provide regular reports, data analysis, and operational insights
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and conduct routine safety audits and inspections
• Troubleshoot issues related to POS systems, fulfillment workflows, and inventory accuracy
• Foster a team culture centered on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Lead process improvement initiatives and help identify operational bottlenecks
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
  
  

About Literati

Literati was recently named Inc. magazine’s 7th fastest-growing company in Texas and 77th fastest-growing in the United States, as well as listed in Built In Austin’s 2022, 2023, and 2024 “Best Places to Work.” Jessica Ewing, Literati’s Founder and CEO, was named one of “Google’s Top 12 Most Innovative Minds” by Fast Company. We’ve raised over $70M in venture capital to date, with key investors including Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Felicis, 01A, and LifeLine.

We offer competitive salaries, company equity, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, short-term disability insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, flexible work schedules, and flexible time off.

We are dedicated to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness that sees, reflects, welcomes, and celebrates the innovation and talent of a diverse array of people. We seek people with drive and a touch of alchemy. We also recognize that some people—particularly underrepresented groups—may not be comfortable applying to a position unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Even if your experience isn’t a precise match for the role, we highly encourage you to apply. And if your career has taken you to some spectacular (or spectacularly strange) places, we love a good story.

Compensation Range: $50K - $55K