About the Role
As a Warehouse Supervisor at RJW, you will lead a team to ensure products are moved safely, accurately, and on time. You will set the tone on the floor, emphasizing safety, quality, and productivity while developing associates.
Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of warehouse associates to meet or exceed customer expectations.
- Plan, prioritize, and assign daily work to align labor and equipment with volume, service commitments, and customer requirements.
- Ensure all orders are picked, staged, loaded, and shipped accurately, on time, and in compliance with customer specifications and RJW standards.
- Oversee accurate, timely documentation and system transactions (BOLs, manifests, receipts, adjustments, and other required paperwork).
- Champion a strong safety and quality culture on the dock and in the warehouse, driving continuous improvement.
- Partner with Customer Solutions/Customer Service and other supervisors to resolve issues, ensure smooth shift handoffs, and deliver a consistent experience for associates and customers.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3+ years of previous warehouse supervisory/managerial experience in a fast-paced distribution or logistics environment.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a diverse team while holding high standards for safety, accuracy, productivity, and attendance.
- Experience planning labor and work assignments in a high-volume, deadline-driven operation.
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Strong overall computer and data entry skills.
- Clear and confident communication skills – able to set expectations, give feedback, and partner effectively with internal teams and external partners.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and a “roll up your sleeves” approach to supporting the operation.
Skills
- Warehouse management systems (WMS)
- Computer skills
- Data entry skills
- Communication skills
Location
- 2903 Schweitzer Rd, Joliet, IL 60421 (W17)
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of previous warehouse supervisory/managerial experience
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000 to $70,000
Benefits
- Company MyShare program
- 401(k) matching
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Sick Days
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Accidental Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Disability Insurance
About the Company
- We are logistics experts who store and ship everyday products for over 1,000 customers to major retailers we all shop at.
- We’ve more than doubled our warehouse network nationwide over the last two years.
- In the Chicago area alone we have 14 active warehouses across Woodridge, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Lockport and Joliet with two startups in Plainfield ramping up.
- We are driven by service excellence, continuous improvement and an ownership mindset.
- For our team members, that creates an environment where hard work matters, new ideas are valued and every person has the opportunity to help shape our future while sharing in the success we build together.
