Warehouse Supervisor- Day Shift

 

Work Location Type: Onsite 

 

As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working® by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we’re dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.

 

Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, we’re looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.

 

 

Position Details:

 

You will oversee part of our outbound department and provide direct leadership to up to 20 team members. You will ensure accurate  order fulfillment and the optimization of resources and processes to provide customers with the products they need on time. You will manage processes to ensure compliance, implement improvements and promote programs that create an environment where team members are engaged and empowered. 

 

You will report to a Manager, Distribution Process and this role is based in our Joliet, IL bulk warehouse. The schedule is Monday through Friday working 9:00 a.m. until finished. 

 

 

 You Will:

 

Use production, safety, quality, cycle time, financial, and other important data to analyze performance and identify process variations or exceptions resulting in lower-than-expected performance and communicate issues to leadership team

• Support Distribution Center wide projects and help ensure all deliverables (e.g. action items, process improvements) are completed by the commitment date
• Create a dynamic workplace that effects positive employee relationships by developing employee engagement and recognition programs and ensuring all employees are treated fairly, with respect, and have the tools necessary to perform their jobs
• Manage the development process for non-exempt direct reports which may include training, supporting development goals, provide feedback, complete performance evaluations, and recognition and disciplinary action
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and the use LEAN, DMAIC, Six Sigma tools and programs and implement solutions to improve results and operations excellence
• Emphasize training and implement audit systems to eliminate process variation or discrepancies and to ensure compliance with Company, and other governmental agencies (e.g. OSHA, DOT, and EPA)

 

You Have:

 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

• 2+ years previous leadership or supervisor experience with increasing responsibility in a customer order fulfillment environment.
• Ability to lift, slide and lower packages up to 50 lbs. and possibly up to 75 lbs. may be needed

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, SAP and warehouse management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive employee relations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision making skills and drive results.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to interface well with other departments and lead effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral with the ability to communicate effectively both vertical and horizontal within the organization.

 

 

Rewards and Benefits: 

 

With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger 

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans 

• Generous paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year 
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