Warehouse Manager

Nuage Designs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with company match

PTO

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Nuage Designs is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager in Chicago, IL, to lead inbound unloading, receiving, storage, and order execution. You will own picking, staging, loading, and put-away while ensuring inventory accuracy and safe operations.

Collaborate with the Logistics & Dispatch and Inventory teams to ensure schedules and cycles stay on track. The role requires 3–5 years in warehouse or operations leadership, strong inventory controls, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Hands-on leadership for warehouse operations
• Experience with inbound unloading, receiving, storage, and order execution
• Strong inventory control knowledge and cycle counts
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience leading teams and coordinating with logistics functions

Responsibilities

• Own all warehouse execution including inbound unloading, picking, staging, loading, and put-away processes
• Ensure inbound routes and vendor deliveries are unloaded, inspected, and received into inventory
• Oversee daily warehouse activities including receiving, storage, and order preparation
• Maintain organized layout and efficient product flow
• Ensure all orders are picked, staged, and ready for dispatch on time
• Ensure picking, staging, and loading meet accuracy and securement standards
• Coordinate with Inventory Manager to maintain system accuracy and integrity
• Verify inbound shipments against manifests and POs; identify discrepancies and corrective actions
• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise warehouse staff; set priorities; manage performance
• Maintain OSHA-compliant safety practices and proper equipment use
• Partner with Logistics & Dispatch to align warehouse execution with delivery schedules
• Ensure outbound loads are accurate, secure, and ready for transit

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field

Tools

WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Job description

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Warehouse Manager

Full Time Chicago, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1060

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

The Warehouse Manager is a hands-on operational leader responsible for all warehouse functions including inbound unloading, receiving, storage, inventory control, and order execution. This role owns picking, staging, loading, and put-away while ensuring inventory accuracy, product condition, and safe operations. The position works in close coordination with the Logistics & Dispatch Manager and Inventory Manager to ensure all inbound and outbound activities are executed accurately and on schedule.

Duties & Responsibilities Warehouse Operations

• Own all warehouse execution including inbound unloading, picking, staging, loading, and put-away processes
• Ensure all inbound routes and vendor deliveries are unloaded, inspected, and accurately received into inventory
• Oversee daily warehouse activities including receiving, storage, and order preparation
• Maintain organized layout and efficient product flow
• Ensure all orders are picked, staged, and ready for dispatch on time
• Ensure all picking, staging, and loading processes meet accuracy and load securement standards

Inventory Management and Accuracy

• Ensure alignment between physical inventory (warehouse floor) and system inventory (WMS) through close coordination with the Inventory Manager
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and audits
• Work in coordination with the Inventory Manager to maintain system accuracy and integrity
• Verify inbound shipments against manifests and purchase orders
• Assist in identifying discrepancies and implementing corrective actions
• Ensure proper handling and storage to minimize damage and loss
• Responsible for reducing product damage and loss through enforcement of proper handling techniques

Team Leadership and Staffing

• Hire, train, schedule, and supervise warehouse staff
• Set priorities and work alongside team to meet production goals
• Coach employees and manage performance including corrective action

Safety and Compliance

• Maintain safe work environment in compliance with OSHA standards
• Enforce proper equipment use and material handling practices
• Lead safety training and compliance adherence

Coordination with Logistics & Dispatch

• Partner with Logistics & Dispatch Manager to align warehouse execution with delivery schedules
• Ensure loads are accurate and ready for dispatch
• Maintain efficient staging and loading processes
• Maintain final responsibility for all outbound loads ensuring accuracy, product integrity, and proper securement for transit

Must be flexible and able to work weekends and holidays, if needed, with travel to Miami HQ if needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) for inventory tracking, receiving, and order execution
• 3-5 years warehouse or operations management experience
• Leadership experience in fast-paced environment
• Strong inventory control knowledge
• Ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field.

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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach throughout the workday

Frequently required to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 50 lbs unassisted; team lift required for items exceeding 50 lbs.

Ability to climb ladders and work at heights consistent with warehouse racking environments

Must be able to operated powered industrial equipment including forklifts and pallet jacks.

Must be able to remain on feet for extended periods and move throughout a large warehouse facility

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

This position operates in a warehouse environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, dust, and moving equipment.

The employee may occasionally be required to work in outdoor loading dock areas subject to varying weather conditions.

Personal Protective equipment (PPE) including safety footwear, high visibility vests, and gloves is required in designated areas.

Schedule flexibility is required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs.

Why Nuage Designs

• Benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401K with company match
• PTO
• Holiday Pay

Salary range: $-$, commensurate with experience.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Employment with Nuage Designs is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Nothing in this job description constitutes an a contract of employment or a guarantee of continued employment.

Nuage Designs in an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, Nuage Designs provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, to participate in the application or interview process, or to enjoy dqual benefits and privileges of employment, please contact People & Culture. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case by case basis and will not affect the applicant’s consideration for employment.