Warehouse Manager

Job Description

Job Description

ShipSage/Gaatu, Inc., an e-commerce auto parts distributor, is looking for a responsible, efficient individual with stellar leadership skills to manage warehouse distribution and 3PL. It is a full-time position located in Bolingbrook, IL.

Work Schedule - Sunday - Thursday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 pm.

Job Description/ Responsibilities:

• Meet warehouse operational standards by contributing warehouse information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying warehouse system improvements.
• Lead large-scope projects with site and regional impact.
• Build and execute productivity plans through forecast reviews, determining productivity requirements, and partnering with other Leaders to load balance.
• Manage safety, quality, productivity, and customer delivery promises.
• Collaborate with all support teams including Safety, Engineering, Quality Assurance and Human Resources to develop plans to meet business objectives.
• Lift up to 30 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach
• Stand/walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
• Work in an environment where the noise level varies and can be loud.
• Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments).
• Maintain and ensure high standards of safety throughout operations.
• Motivating, organizing, and encouraging teamwork within the workforce to ensure set productivity targets and daily shipping percentages are met.
• Training staff and monitoring their performance and progress.
• Delivering and fulfilling objectives and directions from upper management.
• This position supervises all employees of the warehouse and is responsible for performance management.
• Other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of employee and performance management experience.
• Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Computer literacy in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint MS Office
• Implementing 5S experience.
• Knowledge of WMS systems.
• OSHA training requirements experience is a plus.
• Planning and scheduling skills.
• Excellent team-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead, manage, and motivate staff.
• Must have strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Able to work with all levels of staff.
• Ability to keep a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills, communication skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding department performance goals.
• Experience in distribution environments.
• E-commerce industry experience is a plus.

ShipSage/Gaatu, Inc. is a fast-growing eCommerce distributor and fulfillment service provider, supporting high-volume, multi-channel operations across inventory, warehousing, and order fulfillment. We are seeking a Forklift Operator with experience using a cherry picker and shipping and receiving.

Company Description

ShipSage/Gaatu, Inc. is a fast-growing eCommerce distributor and fulfillment service provider, supporting high-volume, multi-channel operations across inventory, warehousing, and order fulfillment. We are seeking a Forklift Operator with experience using a cherry picker and shipping and receiving.