DC Supervisor - Niles, IL DC

About Grainger At Grainger, the leading North American industrial distributor of products used by businesses to maintain, repair, and operate their facilities, you too can make an impact upon the future of our organization. Grainger employees experience a unique working environment and the stability of an established industry leader combined with interesting opportunities to learn, grow, and make a difference for our customers. At Grainger, we take pride in offering a benefits package that is among the best around. Just as our business strives to meet the changing needs of our customers, our benefits are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Job ID: 13316Position Description:Grainger is currently seeking a DC Supervisor for their Chicago, IL distribution center. We are seeking distribution center professionals to join our Chicago DC team. The successful candidate will have 2-5 years experience coordinating the process flow in a high volume, multi-shift distribution center and a Bachelor’s degree in logistics, material management, business or a related field. You will have the ability to utilize your interpersonal skills to successfully interact with all levels of management. You will use your strong analytical and warehouse management system skills to coordinate the process flow in a large distribution center. You will utilize your leadership skills to create and promote an environment where employees are involved, empowered and committed to the success of the company. This is an excellent opportunity to utilize your education and warehouse and distribution center experience with a Fortune 500 Company!Major Responsibilities: • Utilize and manipulate warehouse management systems to maximize efficiency and productivity of work flow and allocate resources in various picking zones to ensure timely completion and flow of picking process• Have an in depth understanding of the assigned DC processes and functions.• Ability to review opportunities for continuous improvement of warehouse and customer service processes and develop and implement changes to enhance workflow optimization.• Provide direction to the DC tem about required resources needed to respond to workload variances.• Analyze and report on Outbound sub processes, specifically hours paid and lines picked.• Provide direction and assistance to warehouse employees by clarifying questions pertaining to job assignments and resolving issues.• Assist in training, developing and managing a small group of employees in non-exempt positions. Monitor and enhance individual performance through clearly defined expectations, training, coaching and counseling to achieve required results • Effectively lead employees by creating a common vision and an understanding of the organization’s strategy as well as enhancing employee commitment through the celebration of individual and group achievements.• Facilitate and/or lead quality excellence teams.• Must be able to meet departmental expectations to effectively drive results.Position Requirements:Requirements: • Must possess 2 to 5 years of previous leadership experience in a high volume, multi-shift, order fulfillment distribution center and a four year degree in business, logistics, material management or a related field.• Proven training and employee development skills are a must with a strong emphasis on team building!• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills are a must!• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.• Must possess strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills with the ability to drive results.• Demonstrated competence in the use of Microsoft Operating Systems • Experience in SAP and warehouse management systems are a must!• Must be able to interface with all levels of a multi-shift operation and frequent all areas of office, warehouse and trailer yards.• Ability to travel occasionally to other Distribution Centers, field locations and the Corporate officePosition Attributes:Qualified candidates, please apply online today to be considered and visit www.grainger.com for more information on our company.Grainger is a Fortune 500 company and the leading broad line supplier of facilities maintenance products serving businesses and institutions throughout North America with sales of over $5 billion. Through its network of nearly 600 branches, large distribution network and multiple Web sites, Grainger helps customers save time and money by providing them with the right products to keep their facilities running.. Company: Grainger Job Title: DC Supervisor - Niles, IL DC Position Type: Full Time, Employee Contact Company: Grainger Ref Code: PCK353-42543