Warehouse Manager

Socket.dev; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Rockford, IL is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations, inventory control, and material handling in a manufacturing setting. You will ensure accurate inventory tracking and timely material delivery to production to avoid downtime, while managing receiving/shipping and compliance with Quality & Environmental Systems.

Lead 2-10 direct reports, support continuous improvement, and coordinate physical inventories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred) with 3–5 years in warehousing or materials management.
• 2 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (IQMS) and inventory control.
• English language proficiency in verbal and written communication.
• Training in APICS CPIM preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure shipments are completed and fulfilled according to schedules.
• Maintain clean, organized storage locations and proper maintenance.
• Monitor cycle count program and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory accuracy across physical and system flows.
• Track department KPIs and improve performance metrics.
• Oversee shipping activities: preparation, verification, paperwork, ASN if applicable, and truck loading.
• Monitor inventory adjustments and timely material delivery to production.
• Follow established logistics procedures for materials and products.
• Participate in continuous improvement events and training programs.
• Coordinate physical inventory and participate in interviews for hires.
• Ensure receiving reports accurately reflect material received and resolve discrepancies with accounting.

Skills

Inventory management

English communication

Team leadership

Product handling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

IQMS ERP

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Manager

Location: Rockford, IL

Department: Supply Chain

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Effective Date: July 2026

Job Summary

The Warehouse Manager oversees daily warehouse operations, inventory control, and material handling within a manufacturing environment. The Warehouse Manager ensures accurate inventory tracking, timely material delivery to production to avoid downtime, efficient receiving/shipping execution, and full compliance with Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

Supervisory Responsibilities

2-10 Direct Reports

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensure shipments are completed and fulfilled according to the shipping windows and shipping schedule.


• Ensure all material storage locations are clean, organized, and properly maintained.


• Monitor the cycle count program and resolve identified inventory discrepancies and root causes.


• Maintain inventory accuracy and integrity throughout both the physical and system material flow.


• Complete and monitor the department's established performance metrics (KPIs).


• Ensure shipping process activities are fully executed: material preparation, verification, paperwork, ASN as applicable, and truck load.


• Monitor inventory adjustments.


• Ensure material delivered on time to production.


• Avoid downtime due to the lack of materials.


• Follow established logistics procedures for handling materials and products throughout the facility.


• Report any issues or abnormalities to the immediate supervisor.


• Participate in continuous improvement events and training programs.


• Support the coordination and execution of the physical inventory. (annual or as per defined periodicity)


• Interviews and recommend applicants for hiring as warehouse and receiving associates, ensuring the required training is provided.


• Monitors the unloading of all materials into the receiving department; ensure materials are staged for counting and inspection.


• Ensures receiving reports accurately report material received. Resolves discrepancies with accounting regarding invoices, packing slips, and receiver reports.


• Monitors the flow of paperwork from receiving to inventory control for timely data entry.


• Understand and comply with the organization’s Quality and Environmental Management System procedures.


• Understand and apply the company's Quality and Environmental Policy.


• Recognize the importance of assigned responsibilities and how they contribute to achieving quality and environmental objectives, as well as compliance with applicable legal and organizational requirements.


• Understand the significant environmental aspects associated with assigned activities and their corresponding impacts.


• Perform assigned duties in accordance with environmental objectives and established standards.


• Respond appropriately to actual or potential emergency situations.


• Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

Other Job Functions

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.


• Provide support to other departments when required due to workload, staffing shortages, or other business needs, as assigned by the immediate supervisor.


• Support containment activities when required.


• Perform any additional duties that are inherent to the position or necessary to meet business needs.


• Train other employees in areas of expertise and job-related processes as required


• Ability to complete work in a timely and accurate manner.

Required Skills/Abilities

Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree (preferred) - 3 to 5 years of experience in warehousing, receiving, inventory control or materials management in a manufacturing environment, with 2 years of supervisory experience

Experience: Inventory management, product handling at the warehouse.

Knowledge and skills

• Microsoft Office and other standard computer applications.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required


• Experience with ERP (IQMS) systems and inventory control.


• Must be able to pass all pre‑employment screenings


• English language proficiency to include verbal and written communication


• Training in APICS CPIM, preferably certified

Core competencies

• Teamwork.


• Timely Decision-Making


• Results Oriented


• Leadership


• Problem Solving


• Service Attitude


• Analytical Skills

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for long periods of time using computer equipment.


• Able to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 15 pounds.


• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling infrequently.


• Possibility of exposure to noise, uncontrolled temperatures, and chemicals in manufacturing workspace.

Notes

• No job description can encompass every responsibility or contingency required for a particular position.


• This document defines the fundamental competencies, knowledge, and skills required for the position. However, candidates who do not fully meet all requirements may still be hired, with the necessary competencies developed over time through the company’s training process under the supervision of their manager.


• This document is controlled through the Quality Management System and will be signed by the employee upon hiring or when assuming a new position.