Warehouse Manager

SSF Imported Auto Parts LLC; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match up to 4%

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Flexible medical spending account

Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance and AD&D

Job summary

SSF Imported Auto Parts LLC, a leader in European car parts distribution, seeks a Warehouse Manager to organize receiving, storing, and shipping of goods. You will train staff, enforce safety, and drive efficiency while maintaining accurate inventory and strong communication with leadership.

The role requires forklift certification, cross-team leadership, and a proactive approach to policy adherence in a multi-state operation.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams and communicate clearly.
• Must understand warehouse procedures, safety and policy adherence.
• Forklift certification and valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize daily workflow to prevent delays across departments.
• Train and supervise staff; ensure cross-training and policy compliance.
• Conduct daily staff meetings; update payroll system and manage PTO.
• Oversee safety programs; inspect equipment and lead safety meetings.
• Review monthly warehouse performance reports and address issues.
• Ensure peak operations and total inventory accountability; handle special projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

College degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

AS400

Job description

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

Company Overview:

SSF Imported Auto Parts, LLC is an industry leader in the distribution of high-quality parts for European cars. We are in multiple states and over 10 locations. For 50 years, our philosophy has been to strive to meet our customers' needs and exceed their expectations. We live by the certainty that every individual at SSF makes a unique and important contribution to our success.

Position Overview:

This position will be responsible for providing outstanding customer service by organizing the receiving, storing and sending out of goods. The Warehouse Manager provides support and training to warehouse staff while focusing on safety, effectiveness, accuracy, and communication.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for organizing and prioritizing the daily workflow of the departments to ensure work is completed and no department falls behind
• Responsible for making sure all personnel are trained in current policy and procedures for the job, ensuring that staff is cross-trained
• Administrative functions such as daily staff meetings, update ADP, approve PTO, employee counseling sessions, interview and hire staff, and coordinate with HR
• Safety functions such as ensuring warehouse equipment are working properly, walking the warehouse for any safety issues, hold monthly and quarterly safety meetings
• Review monthly reports for your warehouse performance and to identify problem areas
• Ensure that operations are running at peak capacity and fully responsible for all inventory
• Special projects as needed

Requirements

• Fully understand all warehouse procedures and policies
• Keep VP Operations and Operations Manager informed of staff performance and status
• Supervise staff and work consistently with SSF Employee Handbook, guidelines, policies and procedures
• Maintain a professional attitude with all SSF employees, customers, vendors and visitors
• Set a good example for the team
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead diverse teams
• Be certified to drive forklift
• Have a valid Driver’s License, with clean driving record, insurable by SSF under company policy

Physical Demands

• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Repetitive use of hands and arms

Other Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and AS400
• Ability to prioritize, attention to detail
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, supervisory, motivation and team building skills

Education Required

• College degree or equivalent work experience
• Up to 19 days of accrued paid time off annually
• 8 paid holidays.
• 401(k) match up to 4%.
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance available starting 1st of month after employment begins.
• Flexible medical spending account.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity in thought, experience and cultural backgrounds. We hope you will join our team!