Senior Warehouse & Logistics Operations Leader

Rugby Architectural Building Products; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Medical - Dental - Vision

Wellness Programs

401(k) Traditional & Roth with Match

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Rugby Architectural Building Products in Rockford, IL, operates a 100,000-square-foot warehouse with about $2 million in inventory and a team of 10 staff. The Operations Manager role is hands-on, requiring leadership across warehouse and logistics to ensure safe, accurate, and timely operations.

Compensation ranges from $95,000 to $105,000 per year, with a 9 a.m.–6 p.m. schedule, medical/dental/vision benefits, wellness programs, a 401(k) with match, PTO and holidays, and life/disability

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of management, warehouse operations, and logistics experience.
• Ability to strategically plan and execute on company directives.
• Proficient with basic change management experience (Lean Management Principles a plus).
• Ability to manage multiple shift warehouse operations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in dispatch systems and office software.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse, delivery, and inventory operations to ensure a safe, organized, highly accurate, and efficient environment.
• Drive cultural transformation using structured change management to build accountability, trust, and team buy-in across your department.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to streamline workflows and continuously improve productivity.
• Manage long-term, large-scale operational projects from initial planning through full implementation.
• Partner with the management team to align and execute overall operational strategy.
• Coach, train, and develop employees and Leads to build an engaged, high-performing team.
• Track, measure, and report on operations to drive data-based decisions and enforce performance standards.
• Identify staffing needs, manage hiring, and oversee employee transitions to support growth.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Skills

Warehouse management

Leadership

Change management

Lean Six Sigma

Dispatch systems

Office software

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Dispatch systems

Office software

Job description

Rugby Architectural Building Products in Rockford, IL, operates a 100,000-square-foot warehouse with about $2 million in inventory and a team of 10 staff. The Operations Manager role is hands-on, requiring leadership across warehouse and logistics to ensure safe, accurate, and timely operations.

Compensation ranges from $95,000 to $105,000 per year, with a 9 a.m.–6 p.m. schedule, medical/dental/vision benefits, wellness programs, a 401(k) with match, PTO and holidays, and life/disability