What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Supervisor 2nd shift position at Source Logistics?
About Us:
At Source Logistics, we provide customized logistics and supply chain solutions across the United States. Our services include full service warehousing, order processing, ecommerce fulfillment, marketing fulfillment, transportation solutions, and data driven supply chain services.
We support a wide range of industries including food and beverage, apparel, retail, health and beauty, medical, industrial, technology, financial services, and more. Our mission is to help both US and international companies successfully grow their presence in the US through reliable, flexible, and competitive logistics solutions.
Source Logistics currently operates more than 5.6 million square feet of warehouse space nationwide, with strategically located facilities in Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, Monroe and Edison, NJ, Portland, OR, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, and Laredo, TX.
About The Role:
As a Warehouse Supervisor, you will play a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence at our warehouse facility. This is a dynamic, high-visibility position where you will lead, mentor, and work alongside a dedicated team of 10 to 20 warehouse professionals.
You will oversee daily shipping, receiving, packing, and inventory control activities while ensuring the highest standards of safety, accuracy, and productivity. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at optimizing warehouse floor workflows, and can seamlessly communicate with our diverse workforce.
Benefits
Source Logistics offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial security of our employees. Benefits may vary by role and location and may include:
Perks and Work Environment
At Source Logistics, we value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. We offer a fast paced work environment where team members are empowered to contribute, grow their skills, and make a meaningful impact across our operations.
Team members have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to diverse operations, and build a long term career within the logistics and supply chain industry.
At Source Logistics, we provide customized logistics and supply chain solutions across the United States. Our services include full service warehousing, order processing, ecommerce fulfillment, marketing fulfillment, transportation solutions, and data driven supply chain services.
We support a wide range of industries including food and beverage, apparel, retail, health and beauty, medical, industrial, technology, financial services, and more. Our mission is to help both US and international companies successfully grow their presence in the US through reliable, flexible, and competitive logistics solutions.
Source Logistics currently operates more than 5.6 million square feet of warehouse space nationwide, with strategically located facilities in Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL, Monroe and Edison, NJ, Portland, OR, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, and Laredo, TX.
About The Role:
As a Warehouse Supervisor, you will play a critical leadership role in driving operational excellence at our warehouse facility. This is a dynamic, high-visibility position where you will lead, mentor, and work alongside a dedicated team of 10 to 20 warehouse professionals.
You will oversee daily shipping, receiving, packing, and inventory control activities while ensuring the highest standards of safety, accuracy, and productivity. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at optimizing warehouse floor workflows, and can seamlessly communicate with our diverse workforce.
- Location: 1800 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
- Hours: 3:30pm to Midnight (Monday – Friday, with required overtime and occasional Saturdays as business needs demand)
- Language Requirement: Fluent bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a big plus.
- 1800 South Wolf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018
- 3:30pm to Midnight plus needed overtime and some Saturdays during the year.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English is a plus.
- Supervises all shipping, receiving, and packing room activities performed by warehouse crew; maintains a high degree of visibility and access to employees on warehouse floor throughout the shift.
- Establishes and maintains department standards for productivity, reliability, and accuracy.
- Reviews, prioritizes, and organizes all orders to be picked and/or shipping during shift.
- Schedules equipment maintenance as required in breakdown situations.
- Manages all receiving and shipping office paper flow.
- Reviews and approves all vendor invoices; researches vendor invoicing problems related to warehouse receiving activities.
- Forecasts crewing needs to meet peak demands of the business and staff team accordingly; trains, motivates, coaches, rewards, and disciplines crew being supervised; resolves personnel issues.
- Coordinates with the warehouse manager to manage personnel issues including but not limited to vacation approvals, time card approval, daily and weekly overtime, hiring, and training.
- Leads crew by example by loading trucks and/or performing other duties as necessary.
- Performs required administrative tasks; prepares required reports and correspondence.
- Oversees receiving personnel in the pick and pack of orders.
- Assists warehouse manager with development and implementation of policies and procedures; ensures all established policies and procedures are followed by crew.
- Assists with inventory activities; supervises inventory control process including but not limited to check-in/check-out, settlement, and inventory reconciliation.
- Oversees the sanitation activities performed in the warehouse.
- Resolves warehouse-related issues with representatives from other department throughout the company.
- Maintains a working knowledge of all operating systems pertaining to the work area.
- Maintains safety programs and all required safety training for the crew.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
- Directly supervises 10-20 employees within the warehouse department.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Minimum 5 year experience in the warehousing industry
- Experience supervising employees
- Overtime require, some Saturdays during the year.
Benefits
Source Logistics offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, wellbeing, and financial security of our employees. Benefits may vary by role and location and may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Life and disability insurance
- Education Reimbursement
Perks and Work Environment
At Source Logistics, we value collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. We offer a fast paced work environment where team members are empowered to contribute, grow their skills, and make a meaningful impact across our operations.
Team members have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, gain exposure to diverse operations, and build a long term career within the logistics and supply chain industry.