Connect Search, LLC is hiring: Warehouse Manager in Elgin

This range is provided by Connect Search, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $100,000.00/yr

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee daily operations, including freight management, inventory control, receiving, and team leadership. This individual will manage a team of warehouse associates, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and safety across all warehouse functions. The Warehouse Manager will play a key role in optimizing processes, maintaining compliance with company standards, and delivering outstanding support to internal and external customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead a warehouse team of 15-20 employees, providing training, coaching, and performance management.
• Oversee freight operations, including scheduling, inbound/outbound shipments, carrier coordination, and freight cost optimization.
• Manage receiving activities, ensuring timely and accurate verification, logging, and storage of incoming goods.
• Maintain effective inventory control through cycle counts, reconciliations, and system accuracy to minimize shrinkage.
• Develop and enforce warehouse procedures and safety protocols in compliance with OSHA and company guidelines.
• Monitor productivity and set performance metrics to ensure operational goals are achieved.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and operations teams to resolve discrepancies and streamline workflows.
• Prepare and present reports on warehouse performance, inventory levels, and freight costs to senior leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging technology and process enhancements to increase efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 5+ years of warehouse or logistics management experience, with proven success leading teams of 10+ employees.
• Strong knowledge of freight management, receiving processes, and inventory control systems.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and commitment to workplace safety.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Manufacturing

Industries

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k) are offered.