Warehouse Supervisor - Joliet 3 - 1st shift

Position Overview :

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for directing and engaging operations employees in CJ Logistics America’s Logistics Center to achieve productivity goals.

The Warehouse Supervisor will manage a shift and spend most of the time coaching and leading the operations team to efficiently and safely achieve production and quality goals.

The role will collaborate with various CJ Logistics America’s teams on implementing continuous improvement initiatives and leading practices.

Salary Range : 65k-75k

Position Responsibilities

Engage the Workforce

• Interact with and motivate the workforce
• Conduct daily shift meetings
• Solve problems and address issues for employees
• Regularly communicate team goals and results
• Lead and engage in site activities and ESG events
• Hold monthly safety meetings with the safety committee
• Lead and participate in site management meetings and employee round tables

Deliver Operational Performance (including Productivity and Efficiency Targets)

• Understand and communicate shift, Customer and Logistics Center goals
• Execute the daily work plan by adjusting the workflow to meet goals
• Implement CJ Logistics America’s Labor Management Program (performance observations)
• Participate and assist in completion of inventory and quality audits
• Provide front line feedback on staffing needs to General Manager I and Warehouse Manager
• Partner with leadership to coordinate supplies ordering and maintenance schedules

Manage Employee Performance (including Safety, Quality and Productivity)

• Provide coaching through observations and provide performance feedback
• Track and communicate Forklift Operator’ performance
• Conduct safety observations and participate in Safety Committee
• Monitor and manage employee time, attendance and payroll
• Ensure Implementation of Leading Practices
• Job shadow Forklift Operators
• Identify training and cross-training needs
• Conduct on-the-job training with Forklift Operators
• Perform process quality checks and program management

Connect employees to customer business objectives

• Communicate customer specific requirements
• Review Logistics Center performance against Customer requirements
• Help the Forklift Operators to feel more connected to the larger customer goals

Qualifications and Requirements

Required

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1-3 years of direct supervisory experience
• Skills in leadership, organization, communication and cross functional teamwork
• Emphasis on safety is extremely important

Preferred

• Understanding of warehousing operations with experience in a distribution and / or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with MHE
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems or Red Prairie WMS is a plus

Personal Qualities

• Ability shift priorities easily, and multi-task in a highly transactional environment
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to engage with the workforce and create a positive environment and culture

CJ Logistics About Statement :

CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea, and land.

As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL), and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service, and facilitating growth and change.

Focusing on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the well-being of the end consumer, our customers, and our employees.

CJ Logistics America is responsible for the North American region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.

CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or / harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and / or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Additionally, CJ Logistics America participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.