Warehouse Manager PM Shift - Berkeley Culinary Center

Whitsons Culinary Group•Berkeley, IL

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager oversees all warehouse operations, ensuring efficient receipt, storage, and distribution of products. This role is responsible for maintaining high levels of accuracy, safety, productivity, and customer service while optimizing warehouse processes and team performance. The role is full-time and on-site, with potential for overtime, weekend, or holiday work during peak periods. The company's mission is to 'Enhance Life One Meal at a Time™'.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Warehouse Manager or similar leadership role.
Strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics.
Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and basic ERP software.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and leadership abilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Associate degree required.
HACCP certification.
Food Safety certification.
Forklift Certified.
Proficient with all computer applications.
Knowledge of warehouse management systems; inventory control.
1 year management experience.
Communication: Effectively write, present and transfer ideas and information for the advancement of individual and company performance.
Customer Focus: Act in the best interest of the customer, both internal and external.
Innovation: Create new ideas, processes or products which when implemented lead to positive effective change.
Organization Leadership: Apply strategic thinking, prioritization and decision-making to drive results.
Ability to stand, walk, and lift/move products as required.
Comfortable working in warehouse environments (temperature variations, equipment noise).
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required Sit, walk, talk and hear.
Use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Lifting while turning side to side is sometimes necessary.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

OSHA certification or knowledge of safety regulations is a plus.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory control.
Develop and implement efficient warehouse processes, workflows, and best practices.
Manage inventory accuracy through regular audits, cycle counts, and reconciliation.
Lead, train, and supervise warehouse staff; manage scheduling, performance, and development.
Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards.
Coordinate logistics with carriers, vendors, and internal departments.
Monitor and analyze KPIs such as order accuracy, on-time shipping, productivity, and space utilization.
Optimize warehouse layout, equipment, and storage solutions for efficiency.
Oversee maintenance of warehouse equipment (forklifts, scanners, etc.).
Manage budgets, control costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.