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Warehouse Supervisor

Medline · Mundelein, IL · $67,000–$101,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about the largest warehouse team you have supervised and how you ran a typical day.

What they are checking: Whether they have managed daily warehouse operations at a comparable scale.

Tell me about a continuous improvement project you led in a warehouse.

What they are checking: Whether they can drive real improvements, which the posting stresses.

Tell me about a time you developed someone on your team into a lead or higher role.

What they are checking: Whether they grow people, which the posting says they should be passionate about.

What would you do

Inventory accuracy has dropped over the last month. How would you find the cause?

What they are checking: Whether they dig into process causes rather than just recounting.

A strong performer is often late. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they apply rules fairly even to people they rely on.

A rush order comes in for a hospital at the end of the shift. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they keep customer needs first while managing the team's limits.

About the work

How do you keep overtime within budget while still getting all shipments out on time?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance labor cost against service, which the posting calls out.

How do you build accountability on a team without creating fear?

What they are checking: Whether they can hold people to standards while keeping morale and trust.

What safety practices do you enforce on the floor, and how do you make them stick?

What they are checking: Whether safety is part of their daily leadership, not just posters.

How do you make the best use of warehouse space when volume grows?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage space utilization, which the posting names.

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The full job description

As published by Medline.

Job Summary Responsible for the daily administration and operation of the warehouse, ensuring products are received, stored, shipped, and reported accurately and efficiently in accordance with established procedures. This role leads and develops warehouse team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence through effective management of processes, equipment, space utilization, and safety standards to deliver exceptional service to customers. As part of Medline’s agile and resilient operations team, you will play a critical role in supporting healthcare professionals by ensuring products are delivered at the right time, every time. We are looking for a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performing environment, embraces challenges, and is passionate about developing people and driving results. Together, we move fast, move mountains, and make healthcare run better. Job Description Responsibilities: • Administer and oversee the daily operation of the warehouse including processing, packaging and storage of supplies, materials and equipment. Ensure overtime is maintained within budget allotted. - Oversee receipt, storage and shipment of materials and related reporting in accordance with established procedures. Ensure the accuracy of the inventory. • Account for all materials and supplies in the stores facilities. Audit goods received into warehouse. • Coach and mentor team members in the areas of productivity, quality, safety and Medline Core Values. • Ensure all routine paperwork is completed on time and are filled out accurately. • Assist the warehouse manager in maintaining a safe work environment for all team members. • Lead day-to-day activities of employees. Assign, monitor and review progress and accuracy of work, directs efforts and provides technical guidance on more complex issues. Provide input into hiring, firing and performance reviews. • Work with customer service to resolve warehouse related issues. Medline offers a business casual, entrepreneurial work environment with strong growth potential, a competitive compensation package, and a complete benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life insurance; 401(k) with company match. And much more! Education: • High school diploma or equivalent, Associate’s degree a plus. Relevant Work Experience: • At least 3 years of supervisory experience coaching, mentoring and training staff. - At least 3 years warehouse experience. Basic skill level. Additional: • Ability to lift 50 lbs • Ability to sit, walk, or stand for prolonged periods of time Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. The anticipated salary range for this position: $67,000.00 - $101,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold. Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here . We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here . Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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