Manager, Warehouse Operations Outbound United States of America - Elgin, Illinois

United States of America - Elgin, Illinois Job Summary The Warehouse Department Manager will provide leadership and direction in a high volume outbound, B2C small parcel environment, supervise and coordinate activities of team members concerned with picking, packing, shipping, receiving and fulfillment as it relates to preparing it for same day shipping both nationally and internationally via expedited carrier services, maintaining a safe, effective and orderly work environment, scheduling, continuous process improvement and maintaining positive vendor relationships. Job Expectations May order department supplies as needed Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products in a timely fashion Issue written and oral instructions Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of team members Maintain harmony among team members and resolve grievances Confer with other managers in the distribution center to ensure coordination of other warehouse activities Confer with other managers outside of the distribution center to ensure coordination of other functions such as inventory management and quality assurance Maintain a safe and organized work environment Responsible for working with other departments to assist in resolving issues related to order fulfillment, inventory accuracy and invoicing Document and maintain all warehouse procedures as they relate to a receiving/replenishing/picking/packing/shipping environment Responsible for improving and maintaining inventory accuracy Responsible for evaluating and planning labor for upcoming warehouse needs Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring evaluating, organizing, integrating and delegating Plans, directs and coordinates all activities of the warehouse department in an organized, safe and sanitary work environment that is in compliance with the Company’s policies, OSHA and government regulations Monitors and manages all aspects of team member performance to include administering write-ups/counseling Contains and/or reduces cost and drives productivity within the department Cooperates in a cross-functional manner as a change agent with all departments within the company Manages workflow to meet planned department productivity standards Managers and directs 3rd party vendor activities Train new or newly assigned team members in the proper methods and standard operating procedures of a job function Work closely with global logistics team and external shipping services to ensure on-time delivery of packages Ensure correct shipment of domestic, international and dangerous goods orders Completes special projects as determined Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent organizational and managerial skills. Excellent communication skills – written, oral, reading and understanding. Ability to work extended hours and weekend Equipment Knowledge Experience with Microsoft Office Suite Programs (i.e.: Microsoft Word, Excel) and Google Office. Experience Requirements Generally requires a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of supervisory warehouse experience in an automated environment. Education Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or related field highly preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience. Benefits Employees and families meet eligibility criteria for medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, and 401(k) plans. Eligible employees receive paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays. Additional benefits include Restricted Stock Units and annual bonuses if applicable. Equal Opportunity iHerb is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. iHerb provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr iHerb Inc.