Supervisor, Operations – 2nd Shift

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Operations Supervisor managing daily warehousing and shipping activities for logistics firm. Overseeing labor management, planning, and ensuring safety and productivity standards.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeNorthlake • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,320 - $87,480 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for supervising, labor management, and planning of inbound, outbound, Product slotting and customer communication activities daily.
People management responsibilities include hiring and training, planning and assigning daily work, conducting performance appraisals, addressing performance issues and resolving problems.
Under the direction of the Operations Manager or Distribution Center Manager, the Supervisor is responsible for supervising the receiving, warehousing and shipping of products in a manner consistent with company service and cost objectives.
Conducts staff meetings to review daily/weekly work activities, plan and assure continuous improvement.
Ensures the development of systems and procedures for managing operations, equipment, and products in a safe and profitable manner in accordance with company policies, guidelines, and procedures.
Manages operations to meet prescribed productivity and service goals.
Complies with terms outlined in the site's operating agreement with the client.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
3 years’ experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment
1 year experience in a supervisory role
Preferred: Prior MHE certification / knowledge of basic MHE operation
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations: Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program
Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Work, and Power Point)
RF Scanners WMS functions
Language Skills: English (reading, writing, verbal)
Mathematical Skills: Basic to intermediate level to verify quantities of product, count inventory, or perform other duties associated with handling, storing and distributing client products.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase.
DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Hard Skills & Tools

logisticsdistributionsupervisory experienceMHE operationforklift operationinventory managementproduct slottingperformance appraisalcontinuous improvementmathematical skills

Soft Skills

people managementcommunicationproblem solvingplanningteam leadershipperformance managementorganizational skillsstaff trainingconflict resolutionmeeting facilitation

Certifications

High school diplomaGEDMHE certificationforklift training program