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

Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance and

AD&D

Paid time off (up to 19 days)

8 paid holidays

Job summary

SSF Imported Auto Parts, LLC is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead daily warehouse operations, ensuring safety, accuracy and timely shipping of parts to customers.

You will organize receiving, storing and dispatching of goods, train staff, monitor performance, manage inventory and coordinate with HR on staffing. This role requires forklift certification and a strong leadership track record.

Qualifications

• Fully understand warehouse procedures and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to train staff and enforce safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prioritize daily workflow of warehouse departments.
• Train staff on current policies; cross-train as needed.
• Coordinate HR functions: meetings, PTO, interviews, and staff staffing.
• Oversee safety: maintain equipment, conduct safety checks, and hold safety meetings.
• Review monthly warehouse reports to identify and fix performance gaps.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and peak operations capacity.
• Handle special projects as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Forklift certification

MS Office

Communication skills

Staff training

Education

College degree or equivalent

Tools

AS400

MS Excel

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!