Warehouse Supervisor: Lead Ops & Safety

UNFI; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K & Vacation

Quarterly Bonus and Merit Bonus

Job summary

UNFI, North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Joliet, IL. You will lead a fast-paced warehouse team, supervise shipping/receiving, and ensure accurate inventory, safety, and compliance.

The role focuses on optimizing processes, using WMS systems, coordinating with other departments, and driving continuous improvement. Strong supervisory, communication, and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of warehousing operations.
• Proven supervisory ability to lead a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read computerized reports and use basic MS Office.
• Focus on safety, inventory control and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and supervises shipping/receiving associates.
• Controls production standards, accuracy of shipments and receiving, using proper accuracy programs and systems.
• Processes store returns and return to vendors using proper Company policies.
• Coordinates with Inventory Control on slotting, product rotation and space allocation.
• Conducts daily crew meetings to discuss safety, productivity and accuracy.
• Communicates with Transportation on the flow and receipt of backhauls.
• Supervises scheduling of inbound load appointments.
• Responsible to sign for, sort and distribute inbound, overnight carrier and mail service deliveries.
• Walks warehouse daily to ensure safety, security, sanitation and pest control codes, laws, and policies are maintained.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with all departments.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Read reports

Warehouse knowledge

Computer skills

Tools

WMS systems

Job description

UNFI, North America’s premier grocery wholesaler, is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor in Joliet, IL. You will lead a fast-paced warehouse team, supervise shipping/receiving, and ensure accurate inventory, safety, and compliance.

The role focuses on optimizing processes, using WMS systems, coordinating with other departments, and driving continuous improvement. Strong supervisory, communication, and analytical skills are essential.