On-Site Warehouse Operations Manager - Food Manufacturing

AMITY PACKING CO., INC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amity Packing Co., Inc. in the Chicago area is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager for an on-site, full-time role. You will supervise the warehouse team, oversee receiving, storage, picking and shipping, and ensure accurate, timely order fulfillment in a food manufacturing setting.

You will coordinate inventory controls, monitor performance metrics, and optimize workflows and layout for efficiency. Collaboration with production, logistics, and customer service teams is essential to resolve

Qualifications

• Strong supervisory skills with experience leading, coaching, and developing warehouse teams.
• Operations management and warehouse management skills to oversee daily activities and improve processes.
• Inventory control skills, including cycle counting, stock rotation, and reconciliation of variances.
• Experience in food manufacturing, distribution, or related industries is preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and food safety requirements and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, or a related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse team members and coordinate schedules and workloads.
• Oversee receiving, storing, picking, and shipping to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement process improvements.
• Collaborate with production, logistics, and customer service to resolve issues and uphold service levels.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Operations management

Inventory control

Food manufacturing experience

OSHA & food safety knowledge

WMS familiarity

MS Office basics

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s in supply chain/related field

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amity Packing Co., Inc. in the Chicago area is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager for an on-site, full-time role. You will supervise the warehouse team, oversee receiving, storage, picking and shipping, and ensure accurate, timely order fulfillment in a food manufacturing setting.

You will coordinate inventory controls, monitor performance metrics, and optimize workflows and layout for efficiency. Collaboration with production, logistics, and customer service teams is essential to resolve