Warehouse Supervisor - 1st Shift (5 am - 1:30 pm)

G&W Electric Co; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Vacation

Profit Sharing

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Disability

Job summary

G&W Electric Co is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor for the 1st shift (5:00 am - 1:30 pm) in Bolingbrook, IL. The role oversees the Bolingbrook receiving, shipping and material handler teams, driving inventory accuracy and timely material delivery to manufacturing.

You will implement standard work processes, define KPIs and introduce new technology to enhance transactional accuracy while ensuring a safe, organized warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years inventory/warehouse management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in operations or business management or equivalent experience.
• Strong leadership with supervisory experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ERP systems; JDE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and deploy a holistic inventory plan for Bolingbrook, ensuring accuracy and reducing obsolete inventory.
• Lead receiving, shipping and material handler teams; define standard work processes and deliver materials on time.
• Develop and monitor KPIs; maintain safe, organized warehouse layout; introduce technology to improve accuracy.
• Coordinate with supply chain to address quantity issues and communicate root causes.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Warehouse operations

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations or business management

Tools

JDE

ERP systems

Job description

Warehouse Supervisor - 1st Shift (5 am - 1:30 pm)

The Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible for the Bolingbrook warehouse, logistics and all incoming materials. He/She will work with inhouse buyers to ensure adequate stocking levels are maintained, implement systems/processes to maintain accuracy, and deliver materials to manufacturing when they are needed. This role will include direct supervision of the G&W Bolingbrook receiving, shipping team and material handlers.

As a Warehouse Supervisor you will:

• Create and deploy a holistic inventory plan within the Bolingbrook factory which includes inventory accuracy and implementation of cross functional processes to maintain correct inventory levels and mitigate/eliminate obsolete / slow moving inventory.
• Drive an organized, well trained receiving, shipping and material handler team within the following criteria:
  • Define and create standard work processes for inventory management and material delivery.
  • Deliver materials to manufacturing in a timely manner.
  • Ensure the physical layout of the warehouse and receiving environment is safe, organized and ergonomically efficient.
  • Communicate incoming quantity inaccuracies, packaging, or damaged goods issues directly to supply chain for long term solution.
• Develop and maintain relevant KPIs for scope of responsibility.
• Monitor changes in the business to ensure adequate warehouse infrastructure is in place at all times.
• Introduce new technology to improve transactional accuracy. Continually refine.

As a Supervisor and Leader you are:

Responsible for day-to-day performance of a group ~ 6 + employees. Guides/monitors group toward its goals ensures employee’s productivity, resolve problems, has authority to change work roles and work distribution. Responsible for genuine input regarding Human Resources matters of significance: e.g. participates in selection of new employees, provides meaningful input to performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations etc.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a minimum of 5 years inventory / warehouse management experience
• Holds a Bachelors degree, preferably in operations or business management; or equivalent experience
• Shows outstanding leadership qualities and previous supervisory experience in high pace environment.
• Has demonstrated understanding of ERP system, JDE preferred

Ideally you will also have:

• Strong organizational, motivation and communication skills
• Open personality; natural curiosity to learn while very focused on essential activities as agreed with management
• Self starter who can operate with minimal supervision
• Lean background

The Physical Demands of the job are:

• Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
• Stooping
• Standing

What we offer you:

Typical pay is $71,200 – $92,600 annually.

Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.

This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program

G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health club membership program and reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401 (k)
• Annual Profit Sharing
• Vacation
• Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility

About G&W Electric

Innovating since 1905, G&W Electric has grown into a global leader in engineered electrical power grid solutions. Working with us means joining a worldwide team of passionate manufacturing professionals striving to continually improve the technologies the world depends on to deliver safe, reliable electricity. Our culture is focused on employee success, so we foster an entrepreneurial environment that encourages everyone to thrive.

G&W Electric enjoys a long reputation for product quality, innovation and world-class customer service to the power industry. We have established this reputation by believing that our greatest asset is our employees. We owe our success to the initiative and talents of highly skilled individuals within our team-based organization. Our goal is to set the standard for customer satisfaction by ensuring a superior level of service, performance and innovation. As a global organization and industry leader, we are committed to cultivating an engaging work environment that embraces our core values and develops our talent. Our continuous focus on growth and innovation means that you become part of a company that provides challenging opportunities, rewards excellence and combines your individual expertise to achieve a higher level of shared success. As part of our organization, you also help power the world!

G&W Electric is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.

*G&W Electric participates in the E-Verify process for all new hires.