Warehouse Supervisor

Hellmann•Chicago, IL

20h•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Ready to rock the future with us? At Hellmann we put our people at the heart of everything we do, because for us, relationship matters. Joining us does not just mean becoming part of a global company. It is an invitation to shape the future of the logistics industry together with us. Our Hellmann culture is based on our four values: Caring, Entrepreneurial, Forward-Thinking and Reliable. These values resonate with yours? Then become part of our FAMILY that consists of around 10.000 employees in more than 200 locations worldwide. For the better. Together. .This position has a base compensation range of $70,000.00 to $90,000.00. In addition to this base compensation, you'll benefit from our competitive health and welfare programs, a 401(k)-retirement savings plan, opportunities for tuition assistance, and incentive compensation for eligible positions. Salary determination considers your skills, experience, job location, internal pay equity and job architecture. Hellmann Worldwide Logistics regularly reviews our pay ranges against industry standards to ensure fairness. The primary function of a Warehouse Supervisor is daily manpower planning, labor management and cost containment for the activities for the contract logistics department within the multi-customer facility. This leadership role is performed in a warehousing and distribution center environment through a workforce of full time hourly employees and ad hoc temporary agency resources.

Requirements

Associates degree (AA) from a two-year college or equivalent work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered in lieu of educational requirement
High school diploma or GED
Three to five years’ experience concentrated in a distribution center environment with an international third-party logistics company previous team leader and training experience
Working knowledge of various warehouse tools and equipment required
Basic proficiency in operating a warehouse hand-held device
Forklift certification required
Experience with Warehouse Management Systems, basic inventory control, and domestic transportation documentation
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Time management and prioritization
Ability to handle high-pressure environment
Customer-focused
Demonstrates teamwork
Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite (World, Excel, PowerPoint), Email and Internet
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, standard operating procedures and customer requirements, and safety policies and procedures in English
Ability to read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms or other related documents typically found in a warehouse environment
Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and knowledge of calculator use
Ability to input data into a relational database is required
Analytical skills / problem-solving ability
Leadership skills – able to train, coach, and develop subordinates
Willingness to work overtime hours and some weekends
Stand, stoop, kneel, sit, crawl and walk for extended periods of time
Push and pull loaded carts, pallet jacks and strollers
Lift and carry cartons, materials and wooden pallets at a minimum of 25 pounds
Use arms, hands, fingers and body to transport cartons, materials and wooden pallets
Use of senses to include hearing, talking, touching, feeling and vision. Specific vision abilities required include seeing clearly in both near and far distances

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of team lead experience in a warehouse and distribution center environment preferred
Prior experience as TSA Screening Supervisor preferred
Completion of industry related course(s) is an asset
Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills a plus

Responsibilities

Head one or more of the following programs at facility: building maintenance, equipment maintenance, sanitation or safety
Track, maintain and forward issues related to assets to include handling equipment, storage media, building fixtures, IT equipment to include zebra printers and infrastructure, and maintenance of facility
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment
Stay abreast of customer scopes of work including immediately elevating scope creep to management
Plan layout of shop floor/storage media considering the size, characteristics and expected dwell time
Maintain knowledge of proper methods for operating equipment to include forklifts, reach trucks, man-up, etc.
Maintain knowledge WMS’: query inventory, track transactions, run reports, operate RF scanners, etc.
Provide accurate recording and retention of inventory and item movement; oversee inventory control activities to include cycle counts and physical inventories
Maintain and review records to include bill of ladings goods receipts, packing lists (shipment manifest), tally sheets for accuracy and compliance with established procedures
Trace history of SKUs received and stored to determine reasons for discrepancies and recommend remedial actions to resolve discrepancies for the future
Maintain basic understanding of TSA/DSA facility/security requirements and recordkeeping.
Assign duties and examine employees’ work for accuracy , neatness, and compliance to procedures
Prepare composite reports from individual reports of subordinates
Maintain harmony and equity among workers and resolve complaints
Supports Warehouse Manager in the recruitment and interview process of new hires.
Manage warehouse staff to include progressive discipline, employee payroll issues, and annual reviews
Track and catalog customer level labor and space utilized and provide to manager
Develop and maintain efficient workflows, daily manpower plans and schedules
Attend or conduct daily operational kickoff and manpower planning meeting with colleagues to effectively share resources to include floor space, staff and equipment
Perform other duties as assigned