Warehouse Supervisor - Air Express International USA, Inc.

Job Title:  Warehouse Operations Supervisor (L10063)
Job Location: Chicago, IL

Job Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 8:30pm-4:30am (2030-0430)

DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) manages the flow of goods and information across a customer's global supply chain utilizing air/ocean/ground transportation, customs brokerage services, and dedicated warehousing/distribution centers. We are part of Deutsche Post DHL, the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

We have an exciting opportunity for a Warehouse Operations Supervisor who will support and ensure warehouse operational activities are in alignment with profit and expense goals, while providing the highest possible service to the market customer base.  In addition, will ensure compliance with corporate policies and government regulations and provide a work-environment conducive to superior productivity, safety, quality and morale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manages, oversees, and performs supervisory tasks associated with warehousing and distribution including: picking, packing, shipping, receiving, labeling, kitting, loading/unloading, putting-away, cycle and wall to wall counting, customs control, inventory auditing and inventory management and control. Will manage the use of material handling equipment such as pallet movers, standup forklifts, swing-reach trucks, and order pickers
• Provides customer support for logistics problems. Coordinates transportation of customer materials to and from the Hub/Gateway facility. Manages inbound shipment receipt and inventory control, warehousing, customs control, and outbound shipment preparation and dispatch.
• Assumes responsibility for good working practices, safety, and security for customer inventory and warehouse staff.
• Coordinates with station, regional management and service centers regarding development and retention of customer base. Develops, recommends and implements process and procedure improvements for service delivery to the customer. Provides customized solutions for customers in the areas of warehousing, inventory control and analysis, transportation, and technical support.
• Responsible for the Key Performance indicators and ensures budget targets are met.
• Supervises unionized staff; responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and developing subordinate staff. Assigns work, sets completion dates, reviews work, and manages performance in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and performance management processes.
• Additional responsibilities include grievance administration, conflict resolution, mentoring and consistent application of disciplinary actions in accordance with Company policy or CBA (if applicable)

Skills / Requirements:

• BA/BS preferred or minimum of 2 years supervisory experience within the logistics / transportation industry.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal, written, and presentations)
• Comprehensive knowledge of distribution methods and standard warehouse operating procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technology-operating tools (WMS-Barcode Scanning, Track & Trace)
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, & Outlook)
• Demonstrated leadership ability to include driving KPIs, employee engagement / team building.  Strong ability to  develop, coach, train, and mentor staff to success
• Previous supervisory experience in a Unionized environment is preferred
• Multimodal experience preferred  (i.e. Ocean, Air, Import, Export, TL, LTL)
• Basic knowledge of Cargo Wise system is preferred.