Warehouse Manager 1st Shift

Hermance Machine Company • Bensenville, IL

12d • $80,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Würth Baer Supply Company is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead their distribution operation at their branch in Bensenville, IL. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring active participation in daily warehouse operations, working alongside a small team to maximize productivity and accuracy. The company is a leading specialty wholesale distributor to the woodworking industry with annual revenue over $400M and 30+ distribution locations. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Würth Group, a global leader in its field.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of warehouse management or related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to operate a forklift and successfully pass Würth Baer Supply’s forklift certification program.
• Ability to complete and train others on Hazardous Material Certification as required by CFR 49, Sections 100-185. Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire, with recurring training every 3 years.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience is preferred.
• Spanish fluency is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operations, including receiving, stocking, picking, and packing outbound orders.
• Ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and maintaining all company delivery trucks in compliance.
• Following and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for daily warehouse operations.
• Utilizing SAP for inventory management, tracking, and warehouse operations.
• Weekly benchmarking to ensure operational efficiency.
• Effective communication with sales representatives and customer service teams to address and resolve customer inquiries.
• Maintaining a clean and organized warehouse in accordance with safety and operational guidelines.
• Using performance metrics and reports to monitor, measure, and improve warehouse efficiency.
• Planning daily workloads to ensure all customer orders received by 3:00 PM are 100% shipped the same day or per customer delivery schedules.
• Minimizing picking and shipping errors while aiming for a "zero defects" policy.
• Fostering a customer-focused warehouse environment with high service standards.
• Inventory management: Ensuring 98% or greater inventory accuracy through daily cycle counts and tracking.
• Regularly communicating with Sales Managers regarding any customer service concerns or operational issues.
• Supervising and coaching warehouse staff, including conducting annual performance reviews and quarterly one-on-one meetings.
• Implementing and maintaining warehouse safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, and HAZMAT regulations.
• Providing employee training for forklift operation, hazardous materials handling, and warehouse safety protocols.
• Ensuring proper routing of company trucks to meet delivery schedules efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Scheduling facility maintenance such as general repairs in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc., and negotiating rates is preferred.
• Interacting with OSHA and other fire safety inspection officials as needed is preferred.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Bundled consumer-driven Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental (Aetna), and Vision (VSP) pricing. New hires receive full access to benefits on the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• 401(k) with matching program starts immediately. Company will match half of the first 5% of annual compensation.
• 8 paid company holidays
• 2 weeks’ vacation (0 to 5 years), 3 weeks’ vacation (5 to 10 years), 4 weeks’ vacation (10 to 15 years), 5 weeks’ vacation (15+ years)
• Sick time that is not excessive or categorized under special medical leave will not come out of your vacation time – honor system for salaried employees
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Referral program
• Employee discount

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed