Job DescriptionYour Role at KIKWe're looking for an experienced Warehouse Supervisor to lead our
1st Shift Monday - Friday with weekends as needed (6:00 am - 2:30 pm) warehouse operations at our Chicago, IL manufacturing facility. In this role, you will oversee daily activities ensuring products move safely, efficiently, and accurately through our operation.
You will lead a team of warehouse associates and forklift operators while partnering closely with Production, Maintenance, Planning, and the Filling Supervisor to keep operations running smoothly. This role requires strong communication and coordination throughout the shift to ensure production is supported, operational issues are addressed promptly, and a thorough end-of-shift handoff is provided. If you are a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and driving operational excellence, we would love to hear from you.
This position has a base salary range of $80,000 - $87,000 plus eligibility for an annual incentive bonus. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including your relevant skills and experience.What You'll Be Doing- Lead daily warehouse operations while maintaining a safe, organized, and productive work environment
- Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse associates to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals
- Assign daily work, monitor performance, and provide training and feedback to support employee success
- Coordinate closely with the Filling Supervisor throughout the shift to ensure production lines and operational priorities are aligned and issues are addressed proactively; provide a comprehensive end-of-shift email summarizing shift performance, key activities, and outstanding items requiring follow-up
- Coordinate closely with the production plant shipping department to ensure materials are delivered on time to support production needs
- Manage FIFO strategy of finished goods to ensure product is turning in a timely fashion to prevent expired inventory
- Understand the role as the last step before the customer to ensure good quality product is shipping out the door, driving accountability from associates and plant manufacturing when standards are not met
- Review staged finished goods for accuracy against pick tickets, identify issues, and provide coaching where discrepancies exist
- Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment as needed to load, unload, store, and move materials throughout the warehouse using established procedures
- Utilize the Warehouse Management System (WMS), RFID technology, and JD Edwards (JDE) to manage inventory and create/receive transfer orders
- Receive inbound POs in JD Edwards (JDE) and support month-end reconciliation efforts
- Maintain accurate inventory through cycle counts and inventory control processes
- Perform quality checks, documentation, and packaging activities as needed
- Complete End-of-Shift (EOS) reports, proactively communicating operational issues and shift performance
- Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company policies, and all safety regulations
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance warehouse efficiency, quality, and customer service
What You'll Bring- High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred
- 4 or more years of warehouse experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role
- Manufacturing or CPG warehouse environment preferred
- 2 or more years of experience operating forklifts and material handling equipment in a warehouse environment
- Experience operating forklifts and material handling equipment in a warehouse environment
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and team-building skills
- Experience with warehouse inventory systems; experience with JDE and RFID technology is a plus
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Ability to lift 20-60 pounds frequently and safely climb stairs and ladders
- A commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and customer-focused operation
What You Will GetKIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.
