Warehouse Supervisor

Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging. With over $3 billion in revenue, we grow 5x faster than the overall packaging industry.  

Chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis.  

Combine that with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth. 

Now you understand why since1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 5x faster than our industry!

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for execution of daily activities within the warehouse. This includes staffing, training, and scheduling of all warehouse associates / operators. Maintain a safe work environment for all employees, including compliance to all safety regulations and guidelines. Responsible for daily decision making as it relates to team performance, efficiency, safety, quality, and customer thrill.

Key Accountabilities:

•    Provide hands-on supervision of warehouse staff to maximize team productivity and efficiency.  
•    Plan daily workloads to ensure customer orders are delivered on time.  
•    Provide training and development to warehouse associates and operators; ensure employees are up to date and in compliance with policy training.  
•    Monitor and enhance individual performance through clearly defined expectations, training and coaching to achieve desired results.
•    Generate ideas and implement changes in processes to increase efficiency, improve safety and quality, reduce costs, and improve employee engagement.
•    Completes the employee evaluation and performance management process. 
•    Maintain efficient, accurate and orderly warehouse to sustain all cGMP and ISO Standards
•    Work with internal groups to service the customer and deliver branch metrics. 
•    Serve as a role model for the employer and employee portions of the Berlin Values
•    Other tasks as required

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 
•    High school diploma or GED required.
•    2+ years of previous warehouse experience required.
•    Demonstrated leadership and providing direction to others with the ability to resolve conflict, and provide others with feedback, direction, and skill development.
•    Required to take and pass the Company Forklift Certification program, which ensures you will be able to operate a forklift in accordance with Berlin Packaging’s safety guidelines. Failure to pass the exam results in the Company ending your employment. 
•    High energy, positive attitude, and contributes to a positive team culture.
•    Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
•    Detail oriented and ability to analyze/solve problems and make decisions.
•    Self-motivated; reliable, with strong initiative and results orientation.
•    Strong computer skills.

Working Environment and Physical Requirements:
Must be able to frequently lift and move boxes weighing up to 20lbs and occasionally lift and move boxes and/or pallets up to 45lbs through warehouse environment.

IL Base Pay Range$65,000—$75,000 USD

Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
• 1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
• Profit sharing
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance including dental insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
• Vision insurance options
• Paid parental leave for up to 12-weeks
• Health club reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• 529 college savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
• Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
• Employee referral program
• Company sponsored life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance
• Company sponsored short- and long-term disability

At Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates’ skills but hire based on traits. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are thirsty for knowledge and enthusiastic to learn and develop th