Warehouse Supervisor — Lead Operations (First/Second Shift)

Pla-Family-of-Companie; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

PTO

Full Benefits

HSA

401(k)

Vision Coverage

Dental Coverage

Life Insurance

EAP

Job summary

Pla-Family-of-Companie in Montgomery, IL seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily warehouse operations on first or second shift, reporting to the onsite management team. You will drive production performance and uphold safety standards.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, a hands-on approach to problem‑solving, and clear communication with team members, customers, and senior leadership. Pallet industry experience is a plus but not required, as training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members, customers, and senior leadership.
• Proven supervisory or leadership experience in a warehouse or production environment.
• Availability to work first or second shift, including occasional flexibility to support the opposite shift as business needs require.
• Pallet manufacturing, repair, or recycling knowledge is preferred but not required — candidates without pallet experience are encouraged to apply and will be trained.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support daily warehouse operations at an assigned facility.
• Partner with onsite leadership to meet customer service and quality standards.
• Track and achieve daily, weekly, and monthly production goals.
• Review performance reports and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate employee scheduling, timekeeping, and performance management.
• Assist in hiring, training, coaching, and retaining warehouse staff.
• Enforce company policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Monitor labor costs, minimize waste, and ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Serve as the main communication link between operations, employees, and customers.
• Inspire accountability, set clear goals, and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Establish and maintain consistent and proper communication with internal and external management teams.
• Partner with the onsite management team to ensure the customer's expectations of the highest level of quality standards and service are achieved.
• Ensure timely completion and administration of all employment tasks including employee scheduling, timekeeping, performance reviews, corrective actions, status changes, separations, attendance, and timely submission of required payroll data.
• Supervise or assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and retention of employees.
• Work with the onsite management team in administering operations standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and on‑time delivery.
• Serve as an interface between operations, customers, administration, employees, and logistics.
• Provide leadership and guidance to frontline employees. Establish and communicate goals and objectives. Emphasize accountability and inspire positive behavior changes.

Job description

Pla-Family-of-Companie in Montgomery, IL seeks a Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily warehouse operations on first or second shift, reporting to the onsite management team. You will drive production performance and uphold safety standards.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, a hands-on approach to problem‑solving, and clear communication with team members, customers, and senior leadership. Pallet industry experience is a plus but not required, as training will be provided.