Warehouse Manager jobs in Illinois

We are hiring a Warehouse Manager with fulfillment management experience to lead operations of a 500K sq ft warehouse with both e-commerce and industrial customers. This full-time salaried position will report to the Director of Operations and is responsible for achieving safety, quality, productivity, and profitability objectives while assuring our customers receive reliable and cost-effective service.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Govern a large warehouse with a diversity of customer types (e-commerce and industrial).
• Utilize a tier 1 WMS to drive productivity and efficiency.
• Help develop an optimized layout for e-commerce picking and pack stations.
• Oversee team performance and retention, through coaching and ensuring appropriate employee training.
• Hire, onboard, and train new team members, as needed, to ensure staffing levels meet customer demands.
• Successfully execute plans to meet objectives in Safety, Service, Profitability, and Development.
• Partner with internal resources and customers for successful customer account management.
• Manage safety-related actions and documents, inspections, codes, design layouts, and security procedures.
• Coordinate with CN railroad to maximize credits and prevent demurrage.
• Analyze building financial and productivity/efficiency reports to control and manage direct expenses.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge of HAZWOPER and other topics.
• Lead root cause analysis and issue resolution when warehouse problems emerge.

BENEFITS AND TOTAL REWARDS:

• Competitive wages, and opportunities for advancement.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Flexible Spending Plans available.
• Company-paid Short/Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance plan.
• Company-paid Time-Off (PTO), Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay.
• Retirement 401(k) Plan with Discretionary Employer Match and Profit Sharing.
• Referral Bonus, Wellness Programs, Clothing Allowance, Safety Shoes, and Safety Glasses Reimbursement.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to respond to requests promptly and resolve issues quickly.
• Ability to lead a diverse workforce; effectively develop employees, and communicate objectives.
• Available during non-standard hours, access to a cell phone, and able to respond to after-hour emergencies.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, and technology equipment including WMS and (RF) Scanners.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge to implement warehouse safety and training programs.
• Must be willing to be trained on storing and distributing hazardous materials.

REQUIRED/PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Minimum three years of previous leadership and warehouse experience.
• Experience in a fulfillment warehouse preferred.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to use hands and fingers for computer keyboarding, and answer phone calls.
• Ability to communicate via the telephone using speaking and hearing skills.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by the company.