Warehouse Operations Leader — KPI & Safety Focus

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

7 holidays/year

Job summary

Lineage Logistics in Bedford Park, IL is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee budgeting, labor scheduling, space and equipment, and sanitation, ensuring safety and customer service standards are met.

You will supervise direct reports, drive process improvements, work with Sales and Inventory Control, plan long-range labor needs, and uphold KPIs for cost, productivity, and service while maintaining a safe, compliant work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years warehouse operations or direct warehouse management experience.
• Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Demonstrated management skills with emphasis on guiding and developing a team, customer service, communications, and planning.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs. and work in varying temperatures.
• Flexibility to work weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, provide performance feedback and assign duties of direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness
• Continuously improve operational procedures such as verifying incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and dispositioning merchandise, and maintaining warehouse inventory
• Partner with sales, inventory control, and operations support to ensure availability of products
• Plan long-range labor needs based on sales forecasts and input from management
• Facilitate the achievement of prescribed company KPIs regarding cost, productivity, customer service, profits, and team members
• Operate the facility in compliance with health, safety, and environment regulations to establish and practice a culture of safety among the team members
• Analyze operational reports to identify trends and recommend solutions to management
• Build and maintain partnerships with other departments i.e. Finance, HR, Sales, Continuous Improvement, etc.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Tools

WMS

Job description

Lineage Logistics in Bedford Park, IL is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee budgeting, labor scheduling, space and equipment, and sanitation, ensuring safety and customer service standards are met.

You will supervise direct reports, drive process improvements, work with Sales and Inventory Control, plan long-range labor needs, and uphold KPIs for cost, productivity, and service while maintaining a safe, compliant work environment.