Warehouse SupervisorThe Warehouse Supervisor will be responsible for the Bolingbrook warehouse, logistics and all incoming materials. He/She will work with inhouse buyers to ensure adequate stocking levels are maintained, implement systems/processes to maintain accuracy, and deliver materials to manufacturing when they are needed. This role will include direct supervision of the G&W Bolingbrook receiving, shipping team and material handlers.
As a Production Supervisor you will: - Create and deploy a holistic inventory plan within the Bolingbrook factory which includes inventory accuracy and implementation of cross functional processes to maintain correct inventory levels and mitigate/eliminate obsolete / slow moving inventory.
- Drive an organized, well trained receiving, shipping and material handler team within the following criteria:
- Define and create standard work processes for inventory management and material delivery.
- Deliver materials to manufacturing in a timely manner.
- Ensure the physical layout of the warehouse and receiving environment is safe, organized and ergonomically efficient.
- Communicate incoming quantity inaccuracies, packaging, or damaged goods issues directly to supply chain for long term solution.
- Develop and maintain relevant KPIs for scope of responsibility.
- Monitor changes in the business to ensure adequate warehouse infrastructure is in place at all times.
- Introduce new technology to improve transactional accuracy. Continually refine.
As a Supervisor and Leader you are: Responsible for day-to-day performance of a group ~ 6 + employees. Guides/monitors group toward its goals ensures employee's productivity, resolve problems, has authority to change work roles and work distribution. Responsible for genuine input regarding Human Resources matters of significance: e.g. participates in selection of new employees, provides meaningful input to performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations etc.
We are looking for someone who: - Has a minimum of 5 years inventory / warehouse management experience
- Holds a Bachelors degree, preferably in operations or business management; or equivalent experience
- Shows outstanding leadership qualities and previous supervisory experience in high pace environment.
- Has demonstrated understanding of ERP system, JDE preferred
Ideally you will also have: - Strong organizational, motivation and communication skills
- Open personality; natural curiosity to learn while very focused on essential activities as agreed with management
- Self starter who can operate with minimal supervision
- Lean background
The Physical Demands of the job are: - General Office Environment, PC use
- Light Lifting (occasional 25 lbs or less)
- Stooping
- Standing
What we offer you: Typical pay is $71,200 • $92,600 annually.
Please note the pay information shown above is a general guideline. Pay is based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications.
This position is eligible for participation in our Quarterly Incentive Pay Program
G&W Electric offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Health club membership program and reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401 (k)
- Annual Profit Sharing
- Vacation
- Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
