Warehouse Manager

PSW Group; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Job summary

PSW Group seeks a Warehouse Manager in Chicago Heights to oversee receiving, storage, and dispatch of materials. Lead production staging, optimize layout, and drive on-time deliveries while controlling costs and improving workflow.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in warehouse leadership, preferably in manufacturing. Strong ERP, MS Office skills, and a focus on safety and team development are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience preferred.
• Five years of managerial experience in a warehouse role.
• Experience in manufacturing warehouses; foundry exposure a plus.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Optimize warehouse layout and staffing for productivity.
• Ensure accurate inventory through regular cycle counts and system tracking.
• Enforce safety protocols and OSHA standards across all shifts.
• Lead and develop warehouse personnel, manage schedules and training.
• Maintain performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Staff development

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager expectations for Trialco will ensure the seamless flow of raw materials and finished goods, from receiving to dispatch; and will manage the staging for production effectively to prevent costly production bottlenecks, minimizes delays, and maintain consistent manufacturing output, directly impacting customer satisfaction and delivery timelines. The Warehouse Manager will operate and be accountable for Warehouse operations in the following areas:

Operational and People Efficiency

Continuously seek to optimize warehouse layout, staffing levels, and technology integration for optimal productivity. This ongoing pursuit of efficiency translates into streamlined processes, faster turnaround times, and greater profitability for the manufacturing facility.

• Redesigns and reconfigures warehouse and scrap yard space for maximum storage capacity and workflow efficiency, as needed and required.
• Understands and is proficient in utilizing the integrated inventory management software.
• Follows all SOPs to and related to inspecting incoming material and outgoing finished goods.
• Improves order accuracy, and accelerates dispatch processes.
• Analyzes performance metrics to identify areas for continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Measures and reports on the effectiveness of warehousing activities and employees’ performances.
• Ensures all employees are following the processes.
• Manages and develops warehouse personnel, optimizing labor utilization and training.
• Communicates job expectations to employees and schedules and communicated daily tasks.
• Monitors attendance, timeliness and breaks of all employees.
• Approves employee timesheets in the payroll system.
• Monitors, manages and ensures training is being completed for all new hires and existing employees.
• Works professionally with all departments and is regarded as a leader to the team.
• Supports and steps in when needed to manage and assist warehouse team.
• Identify areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practices

Inventory Accuracy & Control

Maintains precise and reliable inventory records through continuous monitoring and advanced tracking systems. This meticulous control reduces errors that can severely impact the bottom line, from overstocking to critical shortages, ensuring capital is efficiently utilized.

• Reduces inventory errors and accounts for accuracy of all inventories.
• Minimizes production delays caused by unforeseen stockings or miscounts.
• Prevents excessive capital from being tied up in redundant or obsolete inventory.
• Conducts regular cycle counts and comprehensive annual physical inventories.
• Utilizes inventory management system for real-time tracking and reporting.
• Identifies and addresses the root causes of inventory discrepancies by implementing lasting solutions.
• Ensure shipments and inventory transactions are accurate.
• Completes a monthly physical inventory audit with CFO accurately and timely.
• Maintain items records, document necessary information and utilize reports to project warehouse status.
• Improve raw material and finish goods inventory visibility to the company related departments.
• Finish other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Safety & Compliance Management

Upholds stringent safety protocols and ensures strict adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and other industry-specific regulations. This commitment fosters a secure working environment, protects employees, and significantly mitigates legal and financial risks associated with workplace incidents.

• Conducts recurrent department safety training sessions for all warehouse staff, ensuring full compliance and awareness.
• Ensures proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials according to strict guidelines.
• Investigates all incidents and accidents, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Manages and oversees routine equipment maintenance, fork trucks and inspection schedules for safety compliance.
• Ensures all forklift checklists are being filled out daily and all work orders are being filled out and turned into maintenance for repair.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in related field preferred.

Five (5) years of related Managerial experience working in a warehouse required.

Experience working in a manufacturing warehouse preferred.

Experience working in a foundry will be a plus.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to create and present ideas, reports, and budgets in various formats.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Excellent time management skills with the ability to assign and delegate tasks.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Knowledge with ERP system will be a plus.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Most of the time is spent in the warehouse center or outside in the scrap yard. The environment will include working in the plant production floor where there is weather and non-weather-related hot or humid conditions, extreme cold, working near moving mechanical parts or equipment.
• The noise level in the work environment is quiet in the office, but can be loud when on the production floor, warehouse or loading areas.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer when in the office.

Prolonged periods walking around the warehouse facility and scrap yard.

Prolonged periods of using a forklift.

Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.

This position will require the use and wear of all PPE and safety equipment.

Must be available at times to train and/or monitor training on different shifts schedules to accommodate internal teams.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have managing a Warehouse in a manufacturing facility?
• What is the shipping and receiving volume you were responsible for?
• What inventory management system(s) have you worked with?
• How many employees were you responsible for? Direct and Indirect reports.

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago Heights, IL 60411 (Required)

Work Location: In person