Warehouse & Logistics Manager

Akzonobel; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement savings with company 1

Medical insurance with HSA

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Diversity and Inclusion networks

Referral bonus

Job summary

AkzoNobel is seeking a Warehouse & Logistics Manager in the United States to lead a ~30-person team and manage end-to-end warehouse and logistics operations across internal and external partners. You will drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement while ensuring accurate inventory and reliable material flow.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of leadership in a high-volume environment, with strong ERP/WMS and data skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading teams in a high-volume, operationally complex environment.
• Experience with warehouse management, inventory control, material flow, and outbound logistics; chemical environment is preferred.
• Experience managing third-party logistics providers or outsourced warehouse operations is preferred.
• Strong leadership, people development, performance management, and change management skills.
• Strong planning, prioritization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communicator capable of working across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Proficiency with ERP/WMS systems and Microsoft Office; strong ability to use data to manage operational performance.
• Demonstrated commitment to HSE&S, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead 30 direct and indirect employees, fostering safety, accountability, ownership, and operational excellence.
• Oversee end-to-end warehouse and logistics operations from receiving to outbound shipping.
• Coordinate with 3PL and ensure performance within the hybrid operating model.
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy and material flow across network.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement using data-driven insights to raise safety, service, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Establish KPIs and effective communication across shifts, functions, and external partners.

Skills

Team leadership

Change management

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vacancies Warehouse & Logistics Manager (56063)

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

The Warehouse & Logistics Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective flow of materials and finished goods across the site and its third-party logistics operation.
The role leads the end-to-end warehouse and logistics organization, ensuring material availability, inventory accuracy, delivery performance, productivity, and cost effectiveness. The Manager leads approximately 30 direct and indirect employees and establishes a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
The role also ensures effective integration and performance of the off-site third-party warehouse, with clear accountability and seamless coordination between internal and external operations.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership, People & Culture

• Lead, develop, and engage a team of approximately 30 direct and indirect employees, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, ownership, and operational excellence.
• Ensure effective workforce planning, performance management, capability development, cross-training, and succession planning.
• Set clear expectations and hold the organization accountable for safety, service, quality, productivity, inventory, and cost performance.

Warehouse & Logistics Operations

• Lead safe, efficient, and reliable end-to-end warehouse and logistics operations, from receiving and material storage through production supply, finished goods handling, and outbound shipping.
• Ensure effective planning, prioritization, and coordination of material flows to meet production and customer requirements.
• Establish and maintain robust processes, standard work, and operational discipline to deliver high levels of service, productivity, and reliability.

Off-Site Warehouse & 3PL Management

• Own the operational interface with the third-party logistics provider and ensure effective performance within the agreed hybrid operating model.
• Establish clear accountability, processes, service expectations, and communication between the site and 3PL.
• Monitor 3PL performance and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement across service, safety, quality, inventory, capacity, and cost.

Inventory & Material Control

• Ensure effective control and availability of raw materials, packaging, work-in-process, pre-batched materials, and finished goods across the warehouse and logistics network.
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy, material traceability, and transactional discipline while minimizing loss, damage, obsolescence, and unnecessary handling.

HSE&S, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure warehouse and logistics operations meet all company HSE&S, quality, and regulatory requirements, with particular focus on the safe handling, storage, and movement of chemical and hazardous materials.
• Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks and ensure timely resolution of safety, quality, and compliance issues.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Lead the operational excellence agenda for warehouse and logistics, driving standardization, productivity, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Use data and performance insights to identify priorities and deliver measurable improvements in safety, service, quality, cost, inventory, and productivity.
• Build a problem-solving culture where employees take ownership of improving processes and performance.

Performance & Communication

• Establish and manage clear KPIs, targets, and performance routines aligned with site and business objectives.
• Communicate priorities, performance, risks, and improvement actions effectively across the site, shifts, functions, and external partners.
• Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration and alignment with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Perform other related activities and responsibilities as required to support site and business objectives.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in a high-volume, operationally complex environment.
• Experience with warehouse management, inventory control, material flow, and outbound logistics; experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment is preferred.
• Experience managing third-party logistics providers or outsourced warehouse operations is preferred.
• Strong leadership, people development, performance management, and change management skills.
• Strong planning, prioritization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communicator capable of working across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Proficiency with ERP/WMS systems and Microsoft Office; strong ability to use data to manage operational performance.
• Demonstrated commitment to HSE&S, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Key Behavioural Competencies

• Drive for results
• Customer focus
• Sound decision making
• Continuous improvement and innovation
• Inspiring and developing others
• Collaboration and valuing diverse perspectives
• Accountability and ownership
• Courage and integrity

Salary range for this role is: $100,000 to $112,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

• Benefits beginning Day 1
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Annual bonus upto 10%
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay. (20 day PTO + 11 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Active Diversity and Inclusion NetworksEmployee
• Referral bonus

Acquiring Information

Accepting Responsibility

Accepting Direction

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.