Warehouse Supervisor

CJ Logistics; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

PTO

Job summary

CJ Logistics America, located in Elwood, IL, is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead a fast-paced team and drive performance across operations.

You will focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement, while aligning staffing, scheduling, and inventory control with company goals. A Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years supervisory experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of direct supervisory experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Tech-savvy: experience with WMS, Excel, Word

Responsibilities

• Motivate your team through shift meetings, coaching, and real-time support
• Address concerns, celebrate wins, and keep communication open and honest
• Create a culture of accountability, safety, and pride in performance
• Adjust workflows and resources to hit productivity and quality goals
• Oversee inventory and audit processes to ensure accuracy

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Safety focus

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

WMS (Blue Yonder / Korber / AS400)

Excel

Word

Job description

At this time, CJ Logistics America is unable to offer visa sponsorship or support for work authorization

Warehouse Supervisor

Are you ready to lead with purpose, drive performance, and inspire a team? At CJ Logistics, we don’t just move products - we move industries. As a Warehouse Supervisor, you’ll be the heartbeat of our operations, helping to shape a high-performance team in a fast-paced, global logistics environment.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

• You’re not just managing shifts - you’re building culture
• You’ll work with a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Every day presents new opportunities to grow, lead, and make an impact
• Salary Range: $64,500 to $70,000 per year
• Schedule: 1st Shift Thursday- Sunday 6:30am -5:00pm

What You’ll Be Doing:

Lead and Inspire

• Motivate your team through shift meetings, one-on-one coaching, and real-time support
• Address concerns, celebrate wins, and keep communication open and honest
• Create a culture of accountability, safety, and pride in performance

Drive Operational Excellence

• Adjust workflows and resources to hit productivity and quality goals
• Implement labor management programs and performance tracking
• Partner with leadership on staffing, scheduling, and supply needs
• Oversee inventory and audit processes to ensure accuracy

Develop and Empower Your Team

• Identify training needs and lead cross-training efforts
• Perform job shadowing and on-the-job training with Forklift Operators
• Connect the dots between team tasks and customer goals
• Provide consistent performance feedback to help your team grow

Prioritize Safety and Quality

• Lead monthly safety meetings and conduct daily safety observations
• Participate in safety committees and help build a proactive safety culture
• Ensure policies, procedures, and best practices are followed at all times
• Tackle other duties like a pro - all within your training and expertise

Qualifications and Requirements:

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• E-commerce experience preferred.
• 1-3 years of direct supervisory experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• A passion for safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, transactional environment
• Tech-savvy: experience with WMS (Blue Yonder/Korber/AS400 a plus), Excel, Word

Benefits and More:

• Competitive compensation package
• Full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), Life insurance, tuition assistance, PTO and MORE!
• Growing company with a performance record that continues to climb!
• Open-door work environment
• High-Performance culture with a focus on a growth mindset where continuous improvement is embraced
• Opportunities for advancement!

CJ Logistics About Statement:

At CJ Logistics America, we know that we do our best work when we have an inclusive and diverse team, where we can draw on our different life experiences to help us deliver innovative solutions for our customers. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized people tend to only when they check every box. So, if you think you might be a good fit for the role, but don't necessarily meet every single requirement on the job posting, we still encourage you to apply.

CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimativce Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.