Warehouse & Logistics Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Liberty Diversified International is seeking a Warehouse and Logistics Manager at our Rock Island, Illinois location. The role leads the warehouse team, optimizes space, and ensures timely/shippable finished goods, while maintaining quality controls and inventory accuracy.

You will report to the General Manager and drive process improvements across inbound/outbound operations, budgeting, and staff development to support manufacturing partners.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma; Bachelor’s degree preferred in production management or business.
• Minimum of five (5) 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 and programs.
• Manage inventory processes with monitoring, auditing, and forecasting to ensure accuracy.
• Safeguard finished goods quality by executing outbound SOPs for Paper Machines and Coater Machine and seek improvements.
• Safeguard raw material quality by executing inbound SOPs and pursuing improvements.
• Oversee scheduling, payroll review, and annual budgeting to enhance efficiency.
• Maintain warehouse condition through housekeeping audits and layout optimization.
• Supervise warehouse staff, including performance management and training.
• Provide clear guidance to team members aligned with company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Excellent communication

Team supervision

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer focus

Result oriented

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree in production management or business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Description

The Warehouse and Logistics Manager effectively leads, motivates, and develops the warehouse team members and other key stakeholders to 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.

• 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

• 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 includes Liberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom Solutions and Quarrix 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.