Senior Warehouse & Logistics Leader – Multi-Modal Ops

Zekelman Industries; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus plan

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Loyalty Awards

Job summary

Zekelman Industries’ Wheatland Tube division is seeking a Senior Warehouse Manager in Rochelle, IL to lead warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time delivery in a multi-product, multi-modal environment.

You'll drive inventory accuracy, coordinate with production planning, logistics and sales, lead a team across multiple shifts, and advance lean initiatives while managing budgets and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in warehouse, distribution, or logistics operations.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience in a plant-level or senior operational role.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems, ERP platforms, and inventory control processes.
• Experience coordinating multi-modal transportation including rail, truckload, and intermodal shipping.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive safety culture, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in steel, pipe, or heavy manufacturing environments preferred.
• Familiarity with lean principles or Six Sigma methodologies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse and distribution operations including receiving, storage, inventory control, order fulfillment, and outbound logistics.
• Travel up to 25% to support Midwest distribution Centers.
• Coordinate multi-modal shipping operations including truckload, rail, and intermodal transportation.
• Drive on-time delivery performance, dock utilization, and yard efficiency to support production and customer schedules.
• Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation processes, and inventory control best practices.
• Collaborate with production planning, logistics, and sales to optimize loading strategies and transportation methods.
• Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies across warehouse and yard operations.
• Maintain compliance with environmental, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives such as lean practices, 5S, and process optimization to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Partner with IT and operations teams to implement systems that enhance visibility into inventory and shipping activity.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse supervisors, operators, and logistics personnel across multiple shifts.
• Set performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and drive accountability for safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Assist in managing budgets related to labor, equipment, and transportation costs.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators including on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and cost efficiency.
• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehouse management systems

ERP platforms

Inventory control

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Communication

Multi-modal shipping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Zekelman Industries’ Wheatland Tube division is seeking a Senior Warehouse Manager in Rochelle, IL to lead warehouse and distribution operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time delivery in a multi-product, multi-modal environment.

You'll drive inventory accuracy, coordinate with production planning, logistics and sales, lead a team across multiple shifts, and advance lean initiatives while managing budgets and safety compliance.