Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Liberty Packaging - Illinois; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Job summary

Liberty Diversified International is seeking a Warehouse and Logistics Manager at our Rock Island, Illinois location. You will lead a warehouse team to receive, store, and ship quality finished goods in a timely and accurate manner while ensuring inventory is accurately accounted for.

You will report to the General Manager and drive adherence to safety, quality, and company values with hands-on leadership and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Bachelor's degree in production management or business preferred.
• Minimum of five years experience in a supervisory or management role in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse processes and procedures in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Inspire, lead, coach, and foster accountability for core values, processes, and programs.
• Manage inventory management processes to meet mills' needs; monitor, audit, and forecast inventory.
• Safeguard finished goods quality by executing outbound SOPs for Paper Machines and Coater Machine.
• Safeguard raw material quality by executing inbound SOPs and seeking improvements.
• Handle administrative tasks like team scheduling, payroll review, and annual budgeting.
• Maintain warehouse conditions via housekeeping audits, layout reviews, and repairs.
• Supervise warehouse staff, conduct performance reviews, training, and clear communication.
• Provide guidance to team members aligned with organizational goals.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory Management

Team Coaching

Safety Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in production management or business

Job description

Description

The Warehouse and Logistics Manager effectively leads, motivates, and develops the warehouse team members and other key stakeholdersto optimize warehouse space safely and effectively by ensuring that quality finished goods are received and shipped in a timely and accurate manner. The manager ensures that raw materials and finished goods are inspected and preserved to meet quality standards and ensures that inventory is accurately accounted for and organized.

This position will report to the General Manager at our Liberty Packaging location in Rock Island, Illinois.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage warehouse processes and procedures in compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Inspire, lead, coach, and foster accountability for our core values, processes, and programs.
• Manage inventory management processes to meet the needs of the mills by monitoring, auditing, and forecasting inventory. Ensure that inventory accuracy is consistently maintained to optimize efficiency.
• Safeguards finished goods quality through the execution of shipping (Outbound) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for both the Paper Machines and Coater Machine, continually monitoring and looking for opportunities for improvement.
• Safeguards raw material quality by executing receiving (Inbound) SOP's. Continually monitors and looks for ways to improve.
• Engages in administrative processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency; examples include but are not limited to team scheduling, payroll review, and annual budgeting.
• Maintains good physical condition of the warehouse by planning and implementing housekeeping audits, monitoring design layouts, and utilizing a work order system for repairs and improvements.
• Leads, manages, and supervises warehouse team members, including, but not limited to, performance management, training, and practical, clear communication.
• Provide clear guidance and direction to team members, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Other duties, as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• High School Diploma.
• Bachelor's degree in production management or business is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in a supervisory or management role in a manufacturing environment.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills - the ability to handle difficult conversations with employees
• Strong demonstrated leadership skills and the proven ability to lead effective teams
• Relationship Builder - ability to work with all levels within the organization; professionally represents self and LPI to external contacts. Must have the ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail/commitment to accuracy
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to positively implement change
• Must be flexible with work hours and be available by phone during off-hours
• Excellent time management skills required to ensure accomplishment of required responsibilities
• Must be results-oriented and have the ability to set high standards of performance and goals for self and others while working under minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
• Customer focused

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting base salary range for this position is $95,800 - $119,700 per year. The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location. Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

At LDI, we are pleased to provide employees with a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision insurance options; paid time off; 10 paid holidays; 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing; flexible spending and health savings account options; life and disability insurance; tuition assistance; wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services. Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and cold manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours per shift
• Must be able to bend and stoop for 7+ hours per shift
• Must be able to stand for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to walk for 6+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach and grasp up to 6+ hours per shift

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota,Liberty Diversified International (LDI)is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, Virginia, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values - Caring, Innovation, Trust and Excellence - have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior service and solutions for our customers. The LDI family of companies includesLiberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom SolutionsandQuarrix Building Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.