Warehouse Shift Supervisor

Location: University Park, IL

Department: Warehouse Operations

Reports To: Warehouse Shift Manager

Salary Grade: $57,750 - $86,625 annually, plus bonus opportunity

As a Warehouse Shift Supervisor, your role is to provide hands-on leadership on the warehouse floor by training, monitoring, and evaluating assigned personnel and actively lead the receiving, warehousing, and shipping of product in a manner consistent with company culture, service, and cost objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Ensure all employees are trained and developed to meet safety and productivity standards
• Plan inbound and outbound process flow throughout a designated shift in a productive and cost-efficient manner
• Communicate, coordinate and support all policies and procedures within the warehouse and company
• Meet designated warehouse cost metrics, and develop cost-reduction strategies
• Lead continuous improvement efforts while applying lean thinking and tools to eliminate waste.

YOU MUST HAVE

• High School Diploma or General Equivalent Degree
• Strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Four-year college degree or equivalent Dot experience
• Previous successful leadership experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of products
• Working knowledge of distribution or warehouse processes or systems

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Supervision - Warehouse Subdepartment and Warehouse Floor Personnel
• Schedule- Monday thru Thursday Night Shift *Schedule can change based on business needs.
• Travel - Approx. 2 times per year to company meetings and planning events. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train
• Certification - Will obtain electric pallet jack and narrow aisle licenses and forklift certifications during initial training phase

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.