Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager
Distribution / Warehousing
Itasca,Illinois Direct Hire
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
* Start-up furniture manufacturer recently opened an operation in the Chicago suburbs and is searching for a Warehouse Manager to setup, organize and control the Warehouse
* This facility assembles and distributes furniture and related products to retailers throughout the Midwest
* MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A FURNITURE, CABINETS, OR VERY SIMILAR DISTRIBUTION / MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENTS.
* LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
BENEFITS:
* 401K match
* Work-life balance
* Unlimited growth potential
* Opportunity to organize, setup and run the warehouse
* Salary range is based on experience and education and ranges from 80K 100K
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* This position will manage 50,000-square feet, and 20+ employees
* Responsible for ensuring employee productivity, facility safety, and distribution activities while working in conjunction with other departments
* Monitor, exceed, and maintain distribution standards for efficiencies, assembly and quality.
* Establish a culture of engagement by hands-on coaching, directing and leading employees
* Involvement with leading continuous improvement initiatives
REQUIREMENTS:
* BA/BS/AAS degree is preferred, ideally in Operations Management, Business Management or similar
* 4+ years of leadership experience working in a distribution or warehouse operation is required
* MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A FURNITURE, CABINETS, OR VERY SIMILAR ENVIRONMENT
* Able to train, develop and manage a team of employees
* Experience using ERP, WMS, TMS and or MS office systems; any implementation experience is preferred
* Great at problem-solving, multi-tasking and creative a positive culture with teamwork and development
* Must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment on an off shift
* Bi-lingual English / Chinese Mandarin is preferred