Warehouse Manager

PSW Group•Chicago Heights, IL

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager is accountable for warehouse operations and the seamless movement of raw materials and finished goods from receiving through dispatch. The role manages production staging to prevent bottlenecks, minimize delays, and maintain consistent manufacturing output. It focuses on operational and people efficiency, inventory accuracy and control, and safety and regulatory compliance. The manager optimizes warehouse layout, staffing, technology use, and work procedures; manages and develops personnel; monitors performance; and coordinates daily tasks and training. The role maintains reliable inventory records, conducts cycle counts and annual physical inventories, completes a monthly physical inventory audit with the CFO, and improves inventory visibility across departments. The manager also oversees safety training, hazardous-material handling, incident investigations, and routine equipment maintenance and inspections. Most work takes place in the warehouse center or outside in the scrap yard, with time also spent in the plant production area and office. The role requires occasional training or monitoring on different shift schedules to accommodate internal teams. Work is in person in Chicago Heights, Illinois.

Requirements

Five years of related managerial experience working in a warehouse.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to create and present ideas, reports, and budgets in various formats.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Excellent time-management skills, including the ability to assign and delegate tasks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Must be available at times to train or monitor training on different shift schedules.
Must use and wear all required personal protective equipment and safety equipment.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience in a related field preferred.
Experience working in a manufacturing warehouse preferred.
Experience working in a foundry is a plus.
Knowledge of an ERP system is a plus.

Responsibilities

Optimize warehouse layout, staffing levels, and technology integration to improve productivity.
Redesign and reconfigure warehouse and scrap yard space to maximize storage capacity and workflow efficiency as needed.
Use the integrated inventory management software and follow SOPs for inspecting incoming materials and outgoing finished goods.
Improve order accuracy and dispatch processes.
Analyze performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and report on warehousing activities and employee performance.
Ensure employees follow established processes and procedures.
Manage, develop, train, and optimize the utilization of warehouse personnel.
Communicate job expectations and daily tasks; schedule work; monitor attendance, timeliness, and breaks; and approve employee timesheets in the payroll system.
Work professionally with other departments, lead and support the warehouse team, and step in to assist when needed.
Establish innovative work procedures or adjust existing procedures and practices.
Maintain accurate inventory records and reduce inventory errors through continuous monitoring and tracking.
Conduct regular cycle counts and comprehensive annual physical inventories.
Use the inventory management system for real-time tracking and reporting; identify root causes of inventory discrepancies and implement lasting solutions.
Ensure shipment and inventory transactions are accurate and maintain item records and related documentation.
Complete a monthly physical inventory audit with the CFO accurately and on time.
Use reports to project warehouse status and improve raw-material and finished-goods inventory visibility for related departments.
Conduct recurring safety training for warehouse staff and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
Investigate incidents and accidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Manage routine equipment maintenance and forklift and other equipment inspection schedules for safety compliance.
Ensure forklift checklists are completed daily and work orders are submitted to maintenance for repair.
Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor.