Warehouse Supervisor (Dekalb, IL)

Job Description:

Job Title
Warehouse Supervisor - 3rd Shift

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Choosing where to start and grow your career has a major impact on your professional and personal life, so it’s equally important you know that the company that you choose to work at, and its leaders, will support and guide you. With a wide variety of people, global locations, technologies and products, 3M is a place where you can collaborate with other curious, creative 3Mers.

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career.

The Impact You’ll Make in this Role
In this role as a Warehouse Supervisor, you will provide primary leadership for the DKC warehouse operation.   The individual will be focused on driving process improvements throughout the DKC operation in addition to overseeing a team of approximately 50 people.

• Lead 50+ production hourly employees on the 3rd shift.
• Oversee and follow the JDA Labor Management Standards program daily routines to ensure optimal labor utilization and efficiency.
• Monitor and analyze labor performance data and other KPI dashboards to identify areas for improvement.
• Implement process improvements in Safety, Quality, and Productivity at the DKC Distribution Center in DeKalb, IL.
• Determine staffing deployments and task prioritizations for the shift.
• Identify and lead Lean Six Sigma annual cost savings goals and leads the 3rd Shift Crew in Lean Management System Tier meetings.
•  Collaborate with multiple departments across several shifts and buildings.

Your Skills and Expertise 

To set you up for success in this role from day one, 3M requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:

• High School Diploma or higher (completed and verified prior to start)
• Three (3) years of experience in Distribution, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing leadership roles in a private, public, government or military environment.

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Willingness to continuously learn Operational best practices, automation trends, analytics to drive operational efficiencies.
• Five (5) years of experience in Distribution, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing leadership role in a private, public, government or military environment.
• Three (3) or more years of experience working in an automated warehouse environment.
• Two (2) or more years of experience working with Labor Management programs.
• Skills include public speaking, conflict resolution, time management, team building, data analysis, and knowledge of all warehouse processes.
• Willingness to continuously learn and adopt operational best practices, stay updated on automation trends, and utilize analytics to drive operational efficiencies.

Work location: 

• Dekalb, IL

Travel: May include up to 5% domestic travel

Relocation Assistance: May be authorized

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Supporting Your Well-being

3M offers many programs to help you live your best life – both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, 3M regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.

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Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $84,595 - $103,394, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/careers-us/working-at-3m/benefits/.

Good Faith Posting Date Range 01/09/2026 To 02/08/2026 Or until filled

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