2nd Shift Warehouse Supervisor Inbound & Production Support
Romeoville, IL - USA
Job Summary
2nd Shift Warehouse Supervisor -Inbound & Production Support
Reports To: Warehouse Manager
Location: Romeoville IL
Environment: Onsite
Status: Exempt
Recognized by Gartner in their Modern 4PL Market Guide Redwood Logistics is at the forefront of industry innovation. Our cutting-edge supply chain technology pairs with the expertise of our brilliant minds to empower logistics execution across North America and Mexico.
Leveraging a comprehensive range of services data-centric network solutions and a seamlessly integrated platform we have established our prominence as a key player in the mid-market segment within the freight tech industry.
Whether youre just starting your career or are an established professional looking for your next opportunity Redwood inspires innovation across teams to provide transformative solutions for our customers.
Purpose of Your Work:
We are seeking a hands-on 2nd Shift Warehouse Supervisor to lead daily operations across inbound receiving put-away inventory control and intralogistics supporting a customers on-site production line.
This role serves as the primary operational leader on shift responsible for driving execution resolving issues in real time and ensuring all materials are received processed and staged to support next-day production. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment takes ownership and leads from the floor.
How You Make a Difference Everyday:
Inbound & Receiving Operations
- Oversee all inbound freight including FTL LTL and parcel shipments
- Manage dock flow door assignments and unloading priorities
- Ensure accurate receiving inspection and system transactions
- Drive performance against dock-to-stock targets
- Clear inbound backlog and ensure all freight is processed before shift end
Put-Away & Inventory Control
- Supervise put-away execution to ensure accuracy and efficient space utilization
- Maintain high inventory accuracy across a high-SKU environment
- Lead cycle counts audits and discrepancy resolution
- Ensure all inventory transactions are completed accurately in ERP/WMS systems
Intralogistics / Production Support
- Coordinate material movement from warehouse to production lines
- Ensure all materials are staged and ready for next-day production
- Manage line feeding replenishment and staging lanes
- Quickly identify and resolve material shortages or disruptions
Shift Leadership & Ownership
- Act as the lead decision-maker on shift with full ownership of execution
- Lead coach and develop warehouse associates and team leads
- Manage staffing levels including temporary labor to meet volume demands
- Drive accountability for productivity accuracy and attendance
Safety & Compliance
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture
- Ensure proper use of equipment
- Maintain compliance with OSHA and company policies
- Lead incident response and corrective actions
Shift Handoff & Operational Readiness
- Ensure a clean organized dock and warehouse at end of shift
- Confirm all inbound freight is processed and put away
- Stage all required materials for next-day production
- Provide clear communication and handoff to the next shift
Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
- Track KPIs such as receiving cycle time inventory accuracy and productivity
- Identify operational gaps and implement improvements
- Drive execution-focused performance on the floor
Youve Got This
- 35 years of warehouse leadership experience in a high-volume distribution or production support environment.
- 1-3 years in a supervisory or leadership role
- Experience leading 2nd shift or off-shift operations
- Experience managing inbound receiving put away and inventory control.
- Experience supporting intralogistics or production-based picking operations.
- Strong working knowledge of JD Edwards (JDE) or comparable ERP system.
- RF scanner and WMS proficiency.
- Experience supervising employees and temporary labor in a multi-shift environment.
- Ability to work frequent Saturdays.
What We Offer:
- Access to experts and resources for your Learning & Development journey
- Opportunity for internal mobility
- Employee referral bonus program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Annual fundraising and volunteer events to give back to communities
- Paid time off floating holidays time off to volunteer and rollover
- Paid parental leave
- Medical dental vision and 401k plans (with match)
- Flexible spending account mass transit and dependent care plans available
- Health savings account with a annual company contribution for plan participants
- Short-term and long-term disability; life insurance policies subsidized by company
- Additional benefits including pet insurance accident care access to legal advice and more
Work Schedule:
This position is full-time and is onsite Monday through Friday from 200pm to 1030pm with regular Saturday coverage
Compensation Range:
Salary Range:
$30.00/hr-$35.00/hr
This position is eligible to earn (annual) incentives based on individual and company performance.
The estimated pay range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position years of relevant experience specific and unique skills level of education attained certifications or other professional licenses held and the geographical location in which the applicant lives and/or which they will be performing the job.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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