Warehouse Manager Jobs in Illinois

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of warehouse supervisors and associates across multiple shifts, ensuring they have the resources, tools, and training to meet performance goals and succeed in their roles

• Set clear expectations and foster a culture of collaboration, performance excellence, and accountability, inspiring a team mentality and commitment to team goals

• Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and mentorship to develop leadership skills within the team and promote career progression for all associates

• Champion workforce development and retention strategies, ensuring a positive and respectful work environment that motivates associates to continually improve and perform at their best

• Lead and manage safety programs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies, and instilling a safety-first mindset across all teams

• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and training, actively addressing safety concerns to ensure a zero-injury work environment

• Promote safety and civility, making sure all associates are held accountable for maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment where safety is a top priority for everyone

• Oversee multiple warehouse functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations across all shifts, balancing productivity and operational quality

• Lead and champion LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce waste

• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and implement long-term strategies that drive operational efficiency, improve throughput, and reduce costs while maintaining a high standard of safety and accuracy

• Encourage feedback and ideas from associates to foster innovation and process improvement, ensuring that the warehouse operations evolve and adapt to meet changing demands

• Set performance goals, monitor KPIs, and work with teams to achieve high standards of safety, productivity, accuracy, and cleanliness

• Associates degree required; additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

• 3-5 years of experience in warehouse operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role

• Excellent problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of successfully managing & motivating teams and driving operational excellence

• Experience with LEAN or other continuous improvement methodologies

• Strong proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other operational software

Preferred Qualifications

• Lean Six Sigma certification or similar continuous improvement qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Physical Requirements