Warehouse Operations Manager

AMITY PACKING CO., INC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amity Packing Co., Inc. in the Chicago area is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager for an on-site, full-time role. You will supervise the warehouse team, oversee receiving, storage, picking and shipping, and ensure accurate, timely order fulfillment in a food manufacturing setting.

You will coordinate inventory controls, monitor performance metrics, and optimize workflows and layout for efficiency. Collaboration with production, logistics, and customer service teams is essential to resolve

Qualifications

• Strong supervisory skills with experience leading, coaching, and developing warehouse teams.
• Operations management and warehouse management skills to oversee daily activities and improve processes.
• Inventory control skills, including cycle counting, stock rotation, and reconciliation of variances.
• Experience in food manufacturing, distribution, or related industries is preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and food safety requirements and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, or a related field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise warehouse team members and coordinate schedules and workloads.
• Oversee receiving, storing, picking, and shipping to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement process improvements.
• Collaborate with production, logistics, and customer service to resolve issues and uphold service levels.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Operations management

Inventory control

Food manufacturing experience

OSHA & food safety knowledge

WMS familiarity

MS Office basics

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s in supply chain/related field

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description Amity Packing Co., Inc. is a progressive Center of the Plate protein manufacturer providing meal and menu solutions to national and global customers. The company specializes in proprietary product development across multiple food channels, with a core focus on beef, pork, and poultry. Located at 4220 S. Kildare in Chicago, Illinois, Amity Packing serves a diverse customer base in the foodservice and retail sectors. Team members contribute to delivering high-quality protein products that meet evolving industry standards and customer needs.

Role Description The Warehouse Operations Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in the Chicago Area. This role oversees daily warehouse activities, including receiving, storing, picking, and shipping products to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment. The manager coordinates inventory control processes, maintains warehouse organization, and ensures compliance with food safety and workplace safety standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include supervising warehouse team members, managing schedules and workloads, monitoring performance metrics, and optimizing workflows and layout for efficiency. The role also involves collaborating with production, logistics, and customer service teams to resolve issues, support continuous improvement initiatives, and uphold high service levels for internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong supervisory skills with experience leading, coaching, and developing warehouse teams.
• Operations management and warehouse management skills to oversee daily activities and improve processes.
• Inventory control skills, including cycle counting, stock rotation, and reconciliation of variances.
• Experience in food manufacturing, distribution, or related industries is preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and food safety requirements and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS) and basic Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, operations, or a related field is a plus.