Distribution Operations Manager

Smurfit Westrock; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 8,100 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Illinois seeks an Operations Manager to plan, direct and coordinate branch operations. You will supervise warehouse staff, develop leaders, ensure safety compliance and optimize material handling, storage and routes.

You will also work with accounting on invoices and drive continuous efficiency improvements. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in management and 4+ years of warehouse leadership experience, with strong English skills and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management or related field is preferred.
• Four or more years of experience as warehouse team leader or supervisor.
• General fluency in English, both verbal and written.
• Intermediate computer literacy, with MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate branch operations.
• Supervise warehouse staff including interviewing, training, and performance management.
• Develop supervisors and team leaders for daily routines.
• Monitor safety policies and equipment operation.
• Improve safety practices and equipment for safe storage and transport.
• Oversee paperwork, data entry, and reporting to management.
• Coordinate scheduling, routes, and driver/dispatcher activities.
• Collaborate with accounting on invoices and billing.
• Assist in budgeting for warehouse operations and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

English proficiency

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management/Industrial Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

The Opportunity

As the Operations Manager, you will plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of the branch. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources.

How You Will Impact Smurfit Westrock Packaging Solutions

• Responsible for the operations within the warehouse, may include the following departments or employees, routing/dispatching, receiving, forklift operations, truck driving/maintenance general warehouse, and inventory.
• Responsible for all phases of employment including interviewing, selecting, training, monitoring, disciplining, and terminating warehouse staff.
• Develop supervisors and team leaders to effectively oversee the daily routines of their assigned teams.
• Closely monitor the compliance with all safety policies and operation of equipment.
• Research, recommend, and implement appropriate equipment to ensure safe transport and storage of all products.
• Develop and maintain quality processes and measure to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee the completion of all required paperwork and data entry by the warehouse team.
• Coordinate scheduling and routes with drivers and dispatchers.
• Work closely with accounting to resolve problems with invoices and billing.
• Partner with Safety Director to continuously improve and enhance safety discipline, practices, and policies.
• Ensure materials are stored properly to conserve space and comply with safety procedures.
• Oversee the rotation of inventories within the warehouse, as needed.
• Monitor and measure warehouse performance and quality measures.
• Provide reporting to management as required.
• Develop and recommend an annual budget requirement for the warehouse, including staffing levels, justification for new or replacement material handling equipment.
• Adjust staffing levels to meet peak customer demand.
• Keep warehouse accessible and safe for branch staff visitors.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Industrial Management, or related field preferred.
• Four or more years of experience as warehouse team leader or supervisor required.
• General fluency in English required, verbal and written.
• Intermediate computer literacy required, preferred knowledge of MS Office.

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies and potential
• Benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with match, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, employee referral bonus, and much more!
• A career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

The salary range for this position is $82,125.00 - $136,875.00, depending on your role, level, and location. The range listed is also the expected pay for roles in Illinois and Colorado.

The benefits for this role include short-term bonus incentive, health, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid sick leave as required by applicable state/local law, 15 days of paid vacation, and 11 days of paid holidays, subject to annual change. Your pay will be based on factors such as your skills, experience, and education.