Regional Warehouse Operations Leader

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead distribution centers, optimize shipping/receiving, and drive safety and cost improvements. You will partner with DC managers, align KPIs, and steer continual process enhancements across the facility.

The role requires a solid background in warehouse leadership, WMS/ERP, and a track record of improving quality and efficiency. Bilingual Spanish is preferred in this region to support diverse staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Logistics/Supply Chain or related field.
• 10+ years of warehouse experience.
• 7+ years of leadership and people management experience.
• Deep understanding of WMS and ERP systems.
• Experience applying continuous improvement to fulfilment, safety, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage all operations of the company’s distribution centers in the assigned region.
• Provide insight and expertise guiding annual expense budget and manpower requirements to DC managers.
• Act as a catalyst for change while standardizing KPI’s, training and leadership procedures, and performing assessments of productivity.
• Facilitate communication of goals and changes between upper management and warehouse staff.
• Manage the company’s overall shipping, receiving, cycle counting, and warehouse maintenance functions.
• Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company’s policies and vision.
• Responsible for overseeing OSHA and safety compliance.
• Assist DC managers to maintain effective, positive employee relations in the facility.
• Develop operating strategies to manage future growth, improve quality and reduce operating costs.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Warehouse operations

Change management

Safety & OSHA knowledge

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Logistics/Supply Chain

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

Jobtailor in Illinois seeks an experienced Operations Manager to lead distribution centers, optimize shipping/receiving, and drive safety and cost improvements. You will partner with DC managers, align KPIs, and steer continual process enhancements across the facility.

The role requires a solid background in warehouse leadership, WMS/ERP, and a track record of improving quality and efficiency. Bilingual Spanish is preferred in this region to support diverse staff.