Warehouse Manager

The Judge Group is seeking a Warehouse Inventory Manager for a manufacturing client in Elwood, IL area!

Responsibilities:

Develop procedures for verifying shipments, material handling, and maintaining accurate inventory records

Investigate and address customer and shipper complaints

Coordinate warehouse operations with other departments including production, sales, and purchasing

Plan daily warehouse activities based on shipping, receiving, and stock rotation needs

Interview, hire, train, and supervise warehouse staff, including conducting performance reviews and resolving issues

Assign tasks and review work for quality and adherence to policies

Oversee movement of materials and finished goods from receiving to storage

Supervise truck loading, order picking, and receiving processes

Maintain daily inventory records and coordinate warehouse staff duties

Manage warehouse organization and appearance

Oversee forklift operations and maintenance in warehouse and shipping areas

Review and assess internal inventory controls and identify areas for improvement

Coordinate cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and analyze results

Work with purchasing to manage inventory control

Ensure FIFO system is maintained and support production with ingredient needs and product traceability

Monitor inventory levels and report out-of-stock or overstock conditions

Maintain inventory accuracy and log numbers

Document and update inventory control procedures

Promote safety and ensure compliance with safety protocols

Perform other assigned duties

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

3-5 years in warehousing or logistics with supervisory background

Experience in high-volume distribution, warehouse, or manufacturing

Knowledge of warehouse management systems such as SAP

General manufacturing environment knowledge preferred

Benefits:

This company offers health, vacation, and other benefits with this position.