Warehouse Manager: Lead Operations, Inventory & Safety

LHH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead day-to-day warehouse operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will manage 5–7 staff, oversee receiving, inventory control, replenishment, shipping/receiving, and drive safety and efficiency.

This newly created leadership role emphasizes process improvement, ERP/RF systems, cycle counting, and collaboration with operations leadership to boost material flow and accountability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in warehouse operations.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a warehouse.
• Experience with inventory control, receiving, replenishment, and shipping/receiving.
• Proven ability to improve warehouse processes and efficiency.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, stockroom, inventory control, material movement, and shipping/receiving.
• Ensure materials are received, documented, labeled, and stored accurately.
• Manage inbound/outbound shipments, dock activities, and intercompany logistics.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe warehouse; promote safety culture.
• Monitor inventory levels and timely replenishment to support production.
• Lead, coach, and develop a 5–7 person warehouse team.
• Create staffing plans and schedules; set performance expectations.
• Identify opportunities to improve layout, workflow, and inventory management.
• Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

Skills

Inventory control

Supervisory experience

ERP systems

RF scanners

Safety culture

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

AS/400 ERP

Job description

LHH is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead day-to-day warehouse operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will manage 5–7 staff, oversee receiving, inventory control, replenishment, shipping/receiving, and drive safety and efficiency.

This newly created leadership role emphasizes process improvement, ERP/RF systems, cycle counting, and collaboration with operations leadership to boost material flow and accountability.