Senior Warehouse Operations Manager

Schuman Cheese; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Schuman Cheese in Elgin, IL is hiring a Warehouse Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, and order fulfillment. You will lead staff, ensure safety, and coordinate inbound/outbound freight to meet production schedules and customer needs.

The role requires 5+ years in warehousing with supervisory experience, forklift certification, and bilingual English/Spanish communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate/bachelor preferred.
• 5+ years in warehouse/distribution with 2+ years in supervision.
• Experience in manufacturing/distribution environments and GMP/SQF familiarity.
• Forklift operation experience and certification (or ability to obtain).
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse operations: receiving, put-away, storage, picking, staging, loading, shipping, and inventory movement.
• Lead, schedule, train, coach, and evaluate warehouse staff for safety and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate inventory via cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Ensure proper storage/handling of materials and finished goods per procedures.
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and equipment to support production schedules.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound freight, ship docs, and carrier scheduling.
• Enforce safety policies, OSHA rules, and housekeeping practices.
• Investigate errors, variances, and incidents; implement corrective actions.
• Ensure GMP compliance and quality programs in warehouse.
• Track KPIs: inventory accuracy, on-time shipments, labor efficiency, safety.
• Identify process improvements to boost productivity and reduce waste.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Transportation.
• Maintain warehouse equipment and coordinate repairs or service.
• Ensure compliance with policies, customer requirements, and regulations.
• Prepare reports and communicate performance to management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Warehouse management systems

ERP systems

Inventory software

Microsoft Office

Handheld scanning technology

Job description

Schuman Cheese in Elgin, IL is hiring a Warehouse Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, and order fulfillment. You will lead staff, ensure safety, and coordinate inbound/outbound freight to meet production schedules and customer needs.

The role requires 5+ years in warehousing with supervisory experience, forklift certification, and bilingual English/Spanish communication.