Warehouse Manager

Wood Dale, IL | Full-Time, Non-Exempt Pay: $60,000–$70,000/year, DOE

About the Role

Our client is looking for a Warehouse Manager to join their Midwest Operations team. In this role, you'll support the General Manager in running day-to-day warehouse operations — directing receiving, storage, value-added servicing, and dispatch across a wide variety of products. You'll work closely with sales, engineering, and management to keep inventory accurate and warehouse processes running smoothly.

What You'll Do

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  Oversee daily warehouse operations: receiving, put-away, inventory control, order picking, packing, and shipping

  
  


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  Ensure inventory accuracy and drive operational efficiency

  
  


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  Manage warehouse product modification processes

  
  


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  Align priorities with the Inside Sales team

  
  


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  Drive continuous improvement to optimize turnaround time

  
  


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  Plan warehouse layout for efficient space utilization

  
  


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  Orient, coach, and motivate staff; manage scheduling, productivity, and safety compliance

  
  


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  Maintain compliance with OSHA, hygiene, and safety standards

  
  


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  Support budgeting: prepare annual budget, track expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions

  
  


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  Liaise with clients, suppliers, and transportation companies

  
  


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  Conduct annual physical inventory

  
  

What You Bring

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  5+ years of warehouse or logistics management experience (bachelor's degree preferred, but equivalent experience is welcome)

  
  


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  A steady, progressive career path in warehouse/logistics roles

  
  


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  Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with a culturally diverse team

  
  


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  Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

  
  


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  Experience with WMS, ERP, SAP, or EDI systems is a plus; ASRS automation experience is a plus

  
  

About Us: Port View Resources provides outsourced recruitment for direct hires as well as providing contract labor to manufacturers and engineering firms.