Operations Supervisor

Join AIT Home Delivery, a leader in last-mile, white-glove delivery for furniture, appliances, and electronics. Be part of a dynamic team that values excellence, teamwork, and career growth. With top-tier training and advancement opportunities, AIT Home Delivery is the perfect place to build your future in logistics!

We're problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction.

Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT. Find out what our people deliver. means when you come move the world with us! Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey.

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for establishing and executing Company strategy through an understanding of industry trends and best practices. Work with operations staff and internal AIT functions to provide the best overall warehouse services. Execution of those strategies includes establishing, measuring and managing to applicable metrics with all station staff, AIT vendors and internal AIT functions to ensure timely, efficient flow of warehouse operations for AIT.

Act as departmental "lead" when Manager is not present on the floor. Including but not limited to serve as contact for key accounts that need special attention.
• Oversee loading and unloading of trucks
• Assist in the training of department employees on standard operating procedures.
• Assist in contractor partnerships and guidance.
• Analyzing and reporting on metric performance
• Oversee efficiency of operational processes, along with implementing processes to reduce costs
• Understand business requirements and customer needs
• Research methods to improve operations and reduce costs
• Monitor and report on department performance
• Provide administrative support (example: updating inventory)
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education

• High School Diploma (Required)

Experience

• 3+ years Supervising experience and labor scheduling.
• 3+ years experience performing inventory control and invoice auditing tasks.
• 3+ years experience in domestic and cartage freight forwarding warehousing services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* AS400 Medium
* Cargowise Medium
* Microsoft Office Suite Medium

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail-on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT's full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.