Warehouse Supervisor

Job Title: Warehouse Supervisor
Location: Chicago, IL (Warehous based, On-site)
Reports To: Warehouse Manager / Warehouse Operations Lead
Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour
Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and responsible Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily warehouse operations and support our fast-growing team. This role is critical in ensuring efficient workflow, inventory accuracy, and team productivity across all fulfillment processes—including receiving, storage, picking, packing, shipping, and returns.

ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Operations Management

• Supervise and coordinate daily warehouse activities across inbound, outbound, and inventory functions
• Assign tasks, monitor performance, and ensure productivity meets operational targets
• Train, coach, and onboard new warehouse staff
• Act as the point of contact for operational issue resolution and escalations

Inbound & Receiving

• Oversee receiving operations from truck, air, and ocean shipments
• Verify goods accurately against documentation
• Monitor quality checks for damages and discrepancies
• Ensure timely system updates using scanners/PDA

Storage & Inventory Management

• Ensure proper put-away and organization of inventory
• Maintain accurate bin locations and improve warehouse layout efficiency
• Lead cycle counts and support inventory audits
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies

Order Fulfillment & Shipping

• Supervise picking, packing, and shipping to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure correct labeling (including FBA and carrier-specific requirements)
• Coordinate daily shipments with carriers (UPS, FedEx, USPS, DHL)
• Monitor fulfillment KPIs and improve workflow efficiency

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA regulations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Ensure proper use of warehouse equipment and tools
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce risk and increase efficiency

RequirementsBasic Requirements

• Authorized to work legally in the United States (required)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1+ year of warehouse supervisory or management experience (apparel/footwear preferred)
• Strong understanding of warehouse operations (receiving, picking, packing, shipping, inventory)
• Experience with warehouse systems, scanners, and basic computer tools (Excel preferred)
• Ability to manage and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy standards
• Reliable, responsible, and proactive
• Hands-on problem-solver mindset

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person