Warehouse Operations Leader | KPIs, Safety & Growth

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

Job summary

Lineage Logistics seeks a Warehouse Manager in Bedford Park, IL to lead daily operations, budgeting, labor scheduling, and space and equipment management while ensuring safety and sanitation and meeting customer service standards.

You will train and supervise direct reports, continuously improve processes, collaborate with Sales and Inventory Control, and plan long-range labor needs to support forecasted demand and company KPIs.

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 effectively present information to customers, clients, and employees of the organization.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided PPE and freezer gear.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.

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 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 KPIs regarding cost, productivity, customer service, profits, and team members.
• Operate the facility in compliance with health, safety, and environment regulations to establish a culture of safety.
• Analyze operational reports to identify trends and recommend solutions to management.
• Build and maintain partnerships with other departments.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Team leadership

WMS

Communication skills

MS Office

Budgeting

Safety compliance

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lineage Logistics seeks a Warehouse Manager in Bedford Park, IL to lead daily operations, budgeting, labor scheduling, and space and equipment management while ensuring safety and sanitation and meeting customer service standards.

You will train and supervise direct reports, continuously improve processes, collaborate with Sales and Inventory Control, and plan long-range labor needs to support forecasted demand and company KPIs.