Warehouse Operations Leader: KPI‑Driven & Safety Focus

Lineage; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage in Bedford Park, IL is seeking a Warehouse Manager to direct daily operations, budgeting, labor scheduling, space and equipment management, safety and sanitation, and to ensure customer service standards are met.

You will lead a team, train staff, collaborate with Sales, Inventory, and Operations, and drive KPIs related to cost, productivity and quality. The role requires 5 years of experience, WMS proficiency, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years warehouse operations or direct warehouse management experience.
• Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Proven leadership and people-management skills with emphasis on guiding and developing a team, customer service, communications, and planning.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and able to present information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, labor scheduling, space and equipment management.
• Improve procedures for shipments, handling, dispositioning, and inventory control.
• Collaborate with Sales, Inventory, and Operations to ensure product availability.
• Plan long-range labor needs based on forecasts and management input.
• Drive KPIs related to cost, productivity, service levels and safety.
• Maintain safety and environmental compliance and foster a safety culture.
• Analyze reports to identify trends and recommend management actions.
• Partner with other departments to support overall business goals.
• Work with machinery and material handling equipment.

Skills

Team management

Operations planning

WMS experience

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Lineage in Bedford Park, IL is seeking a Warehouse Manager to direct daily operations, budgeting, labor scheduling, space and equipment management, safety and sanitation, and to ensure customer service standards are met.

You will lead a team, train staff, collaborate with Sales, Inventory, and Operations, and drive KPIs related to cost, productivity and quality. The role requires 5 years of experience, WMS proficiency, and strong communication.