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Warehouse Supervisor


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 80000 - 85000
Posted: 21 August 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT WORLDS FINEST CHOCOLATE
Worlds Finest Chocolate does more than just make delicious chocolate. Since 1949 weve helped fundraising customers raise over $4.6 billion to support schools and youth organizations across the country.
Our purpose explains why we exist and the impact we want to have in the world:
Our chocolate brightens lives delighting today and empowering tomorrow.
Our mission guides everything we do:
We craft delicious chocolate that uplifts people organizations and our youth.
We live our values every day by striving to:
Lead with Heart
Protect What Matters
Delight Our Customers
Commitment to Excellence
Win Celebrate and Own It Together Our warehouse team plays a critical role in delivering on this promise by ensuring our products move safely efficiently and accurately to customers across the country.
POSITION OVERVIEW The Warehouse Supervisor supports daily warehouse operations and helps ensure efficient execution of shipping receiving inventory control and order fulfillment activities.
Reporting to the Agile Warehouse Manager this role directly supervises warehouse associates and serves as a hands-on operational leader. The Warehouse Supervisor helps maintain high standards of safety accuracy and productivity while fostering a team culture aligned with Worlds Finest Chocolates purpose mission and values.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Warehouse Operations
Supervise and support the warehouse teams productivity and quality of work to maximize efficiency and minimize overtime in a safe manner.
Ensure orders are processed accurately and on schedule to support customer satisfaction.
Plan and monitor productivity workflow and warehouse capacity to maintain efficient operations with strict adherence to SQF standards.
Team with Inventory Manager to maintain integrity of inventory accuracy and procedures.
Maintain operational readiness for maintenance of equipment tools and machinery.
Ensure team and warehouse is inspection ready at all times.
Team Leadership
Lead warehouse operations including shipping receiving quality inventory control space management logistics team productivity and manufacturing.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives to eliminate waste reduce cycle times and maximize efficiency across warehouse processes.
Foster collaboration across Manufacturing Logistics EH&S and Quality.
Provide training and guidance to new and existing team members.
Promote accountability teamwork and strong communication across the warehouse team. Safety Quality & Compliance
Work with EH&S and Quality stakeholders to maintain a safe and organized work environment.
Ensure safe handling storage and movement of materials and finished goods.
Follow and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and support Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards to ensure compliance with food safety and quality requirements.
Proactively address safety concerns and operational risks.
Help protect what matters by maintaining compliance with company policies and operational standards.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Strong leadership and team supervision skills focused on accountability safety change management positive leadership. Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Problem-solving mindset and proactive approach to challenges
Ability to perform in a fast-paced operational environment
Commitment to safety teamwork and continuous improvement
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent
3 years of warehouse or distribution experience
Previous supervisory or team lead experience
Experience working with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel Outlook Word)
Ability to work in a warehouse environment and lift up to 50 lbs. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in manufacturing or high-volume distribution environments
Exposure to Lean Agile or continuous improvement initiatives
Forklift certification or material handling equipment experience
Associates or Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Logistics Business or related field (preferred)
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Base Salary: $80000 $85000 per year
Annual Bonus based on company and individual performance
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
Wellness Program
401(k) with company matching
HSA/FSA options
Life Insurance STD/LTD
Tuition Reimbursement
Identity Theft Protection
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Worlds Finest Chocolate is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and are dedicated to providing an environment of respect and inclusiveness for all employees.


Required Experience:

Manager