Warehouse Operations Manager

Ajulia Executive Search; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(K) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Ajulia Executive Search is looking for a Warehouse Operations leader in Chicago, Illinois. The role involves overseeing daily operations including receiving, inventory control, and order fulfillment. You will drive operational efficiency and manage high-volume e-commerce activities while ensuring compliance with all regulations.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in warehouse management and a strong background in inventory control. This position offers a competitive salary of $90K along with various benefits including medical, dental, and 401(K) matching.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Warehouse Management experience required.
• Strong background in inventory management and warehouse operations.
• Experience managing personnel and performance management activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving and shipping activities.
• Manage high-volume e-commerce fulfillment operations.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through audits and control procedures.

Skills

Warehouse Management experience

Inventory management

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Warehouse Operations leadership role responsible for overseeing receiving, inventory control, order fulfillment, warehouse staffing, shipping operations, and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced logistics and distribution environment. This position will drive operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, safety compliance, customer satisfaction, and warehouse performance while leading daily warehouse operations and personnel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, inventory control, and outbound shipping activities.
• Manage high-volume e-commerce fulfillment and distribution operations.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, reconciliation, and inventory control procedures.
• Maintain compliance with TSA cargo screening requirements, CBP regulations, OSHA standards, and company policies.
• Coordinate transportation and shipment schedules with domestic and international carriers.
• Monitor and improve warehouse KPIs including order accuracy, productivity, inventory turnover, and cost-per-order metrics.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop warehouse personnel while maintaining a high-performance culture.
• Ensure proper utilization of WMS systems, barcode scanning technology, and warehouse processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, productivity, and operational performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on service, quality, safety, and cost reduction.
• Maintain safe working conditions and ensure compliance with all warehouse safety standards.
• Partner with logistics, transportation, customer service, and leadership teams to support operational objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Warehouse Management experience required.
• Experience within 3PL, freight forwarding, logistics, distribution, or e-commerce fulfillment environments preferred.
• Strong background in inventory management, warehouse operations, and fulfillment processes.
• Experience managing warehouse personnel, staffing, scheduling, and performance management activities.
• Working knowledge of TSA, CBP, and OSHA requirements preferred.
• Experience utilizing Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Microsoft Excel.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• Mandarin and English language skills preferred but not required.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or related field preferred.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth Opportunities

Salary: $90K