Warehouse Ops Leader: Efficiency, Safety & Growth

Group O, Inc.; Milan (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off

10.5 Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical &/

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

Group O, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead the Milan 120 facility. You will oversee receiving, inventory accuracy, and process improvements while guiding supervisors across two P&Ls. Focus on safety and continuous improvement to meet service targets.

Responsibilities include coordinating material handling, improving ERP/WMS data integrity, and driving performance metrics with cross-functional teams. On-site role with occasional travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• OSHA, Forklift, Lean or Six Sigma certifications preferred.
• 5+ years of warehouse management or leadership experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, picking, staging, and shipping.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of inbound and outbound materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment.
• Manage and develop warehouse supervisors and frontline staff.
• Provide training on processes, work instructions, and safety.
• Lead site-level communication and escalation management.
• Establish and monitor warehouse performance metrics; identify trends and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Logistics, Customer Service, and Business Operations to align activities with goals.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Communication

Organization

ERP proficiency

WMS proficiency

Analytical

Safety

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Certifications (OSHA, Lean, Six Sigma) preferred

Tools

ERP systems

WMS systems

Job description

Group O, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead the Milan 120 facility. You will oversee receiving, inventory accuracy, and process improvements while guiding supervisors across two P&Ls. Focus on safety and continuous improvement to meet service targets.

Responsibilities include coordinating material handling, improving ERP/WMS data integrity, and driving performance metrics with cross-functional teams. On-site role with occasional travel as needed.