DC Operations Manager: Lean Warehouse & Leadership

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, LLC; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, LLC in Woodridge, IL is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to lead day-to-day operations at the Woodridge distribution center. You will oversee inbound/outbound shipments, inventory, staff onboarding, development, and cross-training, while driving KPIs and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5+ years of experience, on-floor involvement, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (equivalent experience considered).
• 5+ years of experience in the role.
• Active on the floor performing similar tasks as staff as needed.
• Stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent supervisory and coaching skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
• OSHA knowledge and willingness to certify.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Detail-oriented with precision and consistency.
• Ability to work in a team and manage time/projects independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Interpersonal, influencing and leadership skills.
• Understanding of Lean and 5S methodologies.
• Understanding of warehouse strategies and best practices.
• Goal-oriented with high quality and performance.
• Flexible with diverse cultures and management styles.
• Hardworking, action-oriented, results driven.
• Roll up your sleeves initiative.
• Willingness to accept added responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations for Woodridge distribution center.
• Oversee inbound/outbound shipments and inventory accuracy.
• Manage onboarding, development, and cross-training of staff.
• Monitor KPIs for warehouse processes and drive continuous improvements.
• Perform duties with staff as needed.
• Enforce safety, discipline, cooperation, and teamwork.
• Ensure OSHA and internal safety policy compliance.
• Pursue continuous improvement of processes.
• Maximize throughput and storage.
• Troubleshoot Oracle and our TMS; coordinate with IT/Transportation.
• Enforce and support standard operating procedures.
• Flexibility to perform other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Lean & 5S

MS Office

Bilingual EN/ES

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

TMS

Job description

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures, LLC in Woodridge, IL is seeking a Distribution Center Manager to lead day-to-day operations at the Woodridge distribution center. You will oversee inbound/outbound shipments, inventory, staff onboarding, development, and cross-training, while driving KPIs and continuous improvement.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 5+ years of experience, on-floor involvement, and strong leadership.