Warehouse Supervisor(Gig)-Fort Madison
Fort Madison Role Highlights
Position: Warehouse Supervisor (Flexible/Contract, Fort Madison) Employer: UPS (Hiring in Fort Madison) Based in: Fort Madison, IA (a vibrant local hub)
Pay: $28-$35/Hour (approx. $66.4k/Year) Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type. Project-based work with clear objectives.
Position Scope
Apply your your professional skills skills at our Fort Madison location.
- This Fort Madison-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our UPS team in Fort Madison, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Fort Madison, a key hub for the Package Logistics industry.
About UPS & Our Culture
UPS builds its management talent from the inside out. The Warehouse Supervisor role is the first management position on the UPS operations career ladder — a salaried, non-union role responsible for leading sort teams and hitting shift-level throughput targets in our package center. If you have been surveying UPS warehouse jobs with a leadership trajectory in mind, this is where the ladder begins to climb steeply. UPS's internal promotion culture is one of the strongest in all of logistics careers, and most of our senior operations leaders started exactly here.
What Our Team Says (Employee Reviews)
"Moving from part-time handler to Warehouse Supervisor was the best career decision I ever made. UPS gave me real leadership training, real accountability, and a real salary. Within 18 months I was promoted to full operations manager. The internal track at UPS moves faster than any warehouse job environment I have ever seen — if you perform, they reward you quickly." - Current Operations Manager, Former Warehouse Supervisor, Phoenix, AZ.
Role Overview & Responsibilities
As a UPS Warehouse Supervisor, you lead a team of 15 to 40 hourly associates through a sort shift inside our package center, managing productivity, safety compliance, and associate development simultaneously while holding your area to strict throughput standards.
- Shift Leadership & Productivity Management: Conduct pre-shift meetings, assign associates to positions, monitor real-time productivity data on the operations dashboard, and deploy staffing adjustments the moment throughput trends below target.
- Safety Culture Enforcement: Audit your area constantly for unsafe conditions, equipment misuse, and method compliance failures, correcting behavior immediately and documenting safety observations per UPS compliance policy.
- Associate Performance Development: Deliver structured performance coaching to hourly associates, documenting attendance and productivity conversations in UPS's HR system and escalating progressive discipline situations to the Operations Manager promptly.
Benefits & Perks
UPS Warehouse Supervisors receive a competitive annual salary, full company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and direct access to UPS's accelerated management development programs — including the management training curriculum that feeds directly into district and division operations leadership.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Warehouse Supervisor position pay at UPS?
This role offers a pay range of $28 - $35. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Fort Madison.
Where is this Warehouse Supervisor job located?
This position is based in Fort Madison, IA. UPS has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Fort Madison.
How many hours per week is this part-time Warehouse Supervisor role?
Part-time positions at UPS generally range from 20 to 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling options. Exact hours depend on business needs and your availability.
What benefits does UPS offer for this position?
UPS provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Does UPS provide training for new hires?
Yes, UPS provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
What does a typical day look like as a Warehouse Supervisor?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in UPS's Fort Madison facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
