Warehouse & Logistics Manager

AkzoNobel•Waukegan, IL

1d•$100,000 - $112,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse & Logistics Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective flow of materials and finished goods across the site and its third-party logistics operation. The role leads the end-to-end warehouse and logistics organization, ensuring material availability, inventory accuracy, delivery performance, productivity, and cost effectiveness. The Manager leads approximately 30 direct and indirect employees and establishes a culture of safety, accountability, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. The role also ensures effective integration and performance of the off-site third-party warehouse, with clear accountability and seamless coordination between internal and external operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse, logistics, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
Demonstrated experience leading teams in a high-volume, operationally complex environment.
Experience with warehouse management, inventory control, material flow, and outbound logistics; experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment is preferred.
Proficiency with ERP/WMS systems and Microsoft Office; strong ability to use data to manage operational performance.
Demonstrated commitment to HSE&S, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing third-party logistics providers or outsourced warehouse operations is preferred.
Strong leadership, people development, performance management, and change management skills.
Strong planning, prioritization, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Effective communicator capable of working across all levels of the organization and with external partners.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and engage a team of approximately 30 direct and indirect employees, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, ownership, and operational excellence.
Ensure effective workforce planning, performance management, capability development, cross-training, and succession planning.
Set clear expectations and hold the organization accountable for safety, service, quality, productivity, inventory, and cost performance.
Lead safe, efficient, and reliable end-to-end warehouse and logistics operations, from receiving and material storage through production supply, finished goods handling, and outbound shipping.
Ensure effective planning, prioritization, and coordination of material flows to meet production and customer requirements.
Establish and maintain robust processes, standard work, and operational discipline to deliver high levels of service, productivity, and reliability.
Own the operational interface with the third-party logistics provider and ensure effective performance within the agreed hybrid operating model.
Establish clear accountability, processes, service expectations, and communication between the site and 3PL.
Monitor 3PL performance and drive corrective actions and continuous improvement across service, safety, quality, inventory, capacity, and cost.
Ensure effective control and availability of raw materials, packaging, work-in-process, pre-batched materials, and finished goods across the warehouse and logistics network.
Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy, material traceability, and transactional discipline while minimizing loss, damage, obsolescence, and unnecessary handling.
Ensure warehouse and logistics operations meet all company HSE&S, quality, and regulatory requirements, with particular focus on the safe handling, storage, and movement of chemical and hazardous materials.
Proactively identify and mitigate operational risks and ensure timely resolution of safety, quality, and compliance issues.
Lead the operational excellence agenda for warehouse and logistics, driving standardization, productivity, waste reduction, and continuous improvement.
Use data and performance insights to identify priorities and deliver measurable improvements in safety, service, quality, cost, inventory, and productivity.
Build a problem-solving culture where employees take ownership of improving processes and performance.
Establish and manage clear KPIs, targets, and performance routines aligned with site and business objectives.
Communicate priorities, performance, risks, and improvement actions effectively across the site, shifts, functions, and external partners.
Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration and alignment with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, and other relevant stakeholders.
Perform other related activities and responsibilities as required to support site and business objectives.