Warehouse Manager

JSK Recruiting, Inc

Itasca, IL

Full-Time

Job Description

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

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Company Description

The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most.

With 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.

At JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.

The team at JSK Recruiting, Inc. prides itself on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We forgo the traditional nine-to-five workday model in favor of complete accessibility. We are here for our clients and candidates when they need us most. With 12 years of experience in the field of supply chain and manufacturing recruiting, we maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change. At JSK Recruiting, we provide complete recruiting services, from sourcing candidates to organizing the interview process. Finding both long-term employees and rewarding careers across manufacturing and supply chain positions has never been easier.