Distribution Center Floor Leader: Operations & Safety

Crate and Barrel; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate & Barrel is seeking a Floor Manager for our distribution center in Illinois to oversee daily operations and staffing. You will lead labor planning, monitor productivity, and ensure safe, efficient flow of goods from inbound to outbound.

You will participate in hiring, train staff, supervise a team, and drive continuous improvements while modeling safety programs and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with distribution center operations and supervision.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage staffing to budgets.
• Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel and Google apps.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage labor plans and staffing levels per budgets for overtime, FT, and temporary labor
• Ensure productivity measurement standards are met
• Identify and resolve distribution issues for inbound/outbound processes
• Implement improvements for operational flows and reassign staff as necessary
• Create an environment that fosters open and positive team communication
• Facilitate team meetings
• Participate in interviewing and hiring for distribution center associates
• Ensure staff are properly trained
• Support all efforts and initiatives across the operation
• Perform safety observations and coach associates on safety procedures
• Lead root cause investigations of safety incidents
• Role model OSHA guidelines and safety programs
• Oversee and implement company safety guidelines
• Serve as backup for other floor managers as needed
• Participate in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades

Skills

Warehouse Management System

Google applications

MS Word

Excel

Problem solving

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Warehouse software

Job description

Crate & Barrel is seeking a Floor Manager for our distribution center in Illinois to oversee daily operations and staffing. You will lead labor planning, monitor productivity, and ensure safe, efficient flow of goods from inbound to outbound.

You will participate in hiring, train staff, supervise a team, and drive continuous improvements while modeling safety programs and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced environment.