at W.W. Grainger, Inc. in Minooka, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Work Location Type:Onsite
As a leading industrial distributor with operations primarily in North America, Japan and the United Kingdom, We Keep The World Working by serving more than 4.5 million customers worldwide with products delivered through innovative technology and deep customer relationships. With 2023 sales of $16.5 billion, we're dedicated to providing value for customers, fostering an engaging culture for team members and driving strong financial results.
Our welcoming workplace enables you to learn, grow and make a difference by keeping businesses running and their people safe. As a 2024 Glassdoor Best Place to Work and a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we're looking for passionate people to join our team as we continue leading the industry over our next 100 years.
Position Details:
Warehouse Supervisors ensure accurate product receipt, order fulfillment and the optimization of resources and processes to provide customers with on-time products while efficiently managing operating costs.
You will oversee one of our nighttime Inbound operations teams in a high volume, order fulfillment, multi-shift distribution center. You will be on the production floor teaching and coaching up to 25 team members to follow processes to ensure compliance with procedures, discover opportunities to improve processes, and promote programs that create an environment where team members are engaged and empowered.
You will inspire your team to maintain Grainger status as an employer of choice in the community. We are proud of our culture. Joining us, this is your chance to coach and teach, focus on safety, provide recognition, and foster a positive work culture.
You will report to a Manager, Distribution Process and this role is based in our Minooka, IL Distribution Center.
Shift:Inbound operations workan overnight schedule 4 nights per week between Monday - Thursday or Sunday - Wednesday.
Compensation: $65000+ per year
In addition, our Supervisors working nights are eligible for a $6,000 annual/paid quarterly shift differential (subject to rules regarding policy). This role is salaried and our minimum target pay for the role is $65,000 and is bonus eligible. This starting range provided is a minimum guideline. Other factors that are involved in offer decisions include and not limited to: Candidate experience, qualification, geographical area and internal equity of the team.
You Will:
Gather and analyze production, safety, quality, cycle time, financial and other important data to understand the performance of your team. Provide your team with coaching opportunities to help them improve. Communicate trends and issues to leadership team.
Support Distribution Center wide projects and help ensure all deliverables (e.g. action items, process improvements) are completed by the commitment date.
Create a positive workplace culture that strengthens team member engagement and ensures all team members are treated fairly, with respect, and have the tools necessary to perform their jobs.
Commit to our culture of recognition, feedback, and development. Provide your team with coaching opportunities to help them improve.This may include interviewing and training, assigning and directing work, identifying development goals, completing performance evaluations, and recognition and disciplinary action.
Demonstrate root-cause thinking and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Focus on teaching and training - help team members understand why we follow standard processes and that they help foster the best customer experience.
Follow existing audit systems to ensure compliance with company policies, and other governmental regulations (OSHA, DOT, and EPA)
You Have:
Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience
2+ years previous leadership or supervisor experience in high-volume, multi-shift, order fulfillment distribution center
Lift 60+ lbs. may be needed
Self-motivated, curious, analytical and data mining skills
Demonstrate and able to teach and develop direct reports
Strong time management skills to plan shift
Proficient in Microsoft Suite, especially Excel (can perform complex functions).
Rewards and Benefits:
With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Generous paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year
Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period
Employee discounts, parental... For full info follow application link.
Grainger is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.