Warehouse Operations Supervisor

Join Ecolab as our Warehouse Operations Supervisor in Chicago, IL leading distribution operations including receiving, inventory, shipping, delivery, team member relations, quality, and financial oversight of operations budget.  This role is a vital position to enable service to our customers every day.  This facility focuses on fulfilling of equipment and service parts to our field teams and customers. 

What You Will Do:

• Execute safe and effective warehouse operations for finished goods, including equipment and dish machines.

• Maintain warehouse inventory control systems, including periodic cycle counts for warehouse and local satellite storage sites.

• Perform the safe unloading and loading of delivery trucks.

• Perform the picking, packing and labeling functions for outbound orders.

• Manage the performance of 3rd party delivery services and local couriers.

• Manage reverse logistics processes.

• Assist in leading the local team to implement a new Inventory Management solution.

• Assess and plan future state technology for the facility.

• Lead service agenda of shipping and delivering on time and in full within or above service levels.

• Develop processes and adherence measures to ensure success around proper warehousing practices.

• Manage the financial budget for the site(s) managed and help identify cost savings opportunities.

• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment to ensure the safety of our team members.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Local Sales Team, Transportation, Planning, Finance, Quality, Manufacturing, and Safety to deliver projects, productivity and supply chain efficiencies.

• Manage capital spend projects within his/her scope of duties and fosters strong relationship with local and national vendors/suppliers. 

• Achieves or surpasses all KPIs around Safety, Service and Savings.

Position Details:

• Location: 508 N. Hermitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
• Hours: Typically Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm
• Immigration sponsorship NOT available for this position

Physical Demands:

• Position requires lifting/pushing/carrying up to 50 pounds chest high

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree OR High School Diploma or equivalent/GED and 4 years of experience in a manufacturing, logistics or related environment

• 3 years of previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment

• Prior experience with shipping, receiving, warehousing, and inventory control systems

• Prior experience with Inventory Management tools/systems OR WMS technology

Preferred Qualifications:

• SAP experience in a warehouse environment

• 5 years of experience in logistics fulfillment center management

• Previous leadership and/or training experience

• Knowledge of ISO or other quality management systems

• Experience with TPM, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma systems

• Knowledge of FDA, OSHA, WHMIS and TDG systems

• Attention to detail and accuracy in maintaining records

• Strong customer service, organizational and administrative skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication skill (written and verbal) and problem-solving skills

• Previous experience utilizing ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.)

• Entrepreneurial mindset, resourceful and the ability to work autonomously

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook, Teams, etc.)

About Ecolab

A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations spanning over 170 countries, Ecolab is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. Our team delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets.

When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work.

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Benefits 

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are diverse and inclusive, and we are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants. We recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement on the basis of individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA). Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, disabled and covered veteran individuals at all levels of the workforce. Ecolab is a place where you can grow your career, own your future and impact what matters.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.