Warehouse Manager, Supply Chain

We are seeking a proactive, hands-on Warehouse Manager to oversee daily warehouse activities as well as associated office / facility management activities. This role is responsible for warehouse setup and organization, material receiving, put away, storage, inventory accuracy, inbound/outbound shipment coordination, material distribution and overall office/facility management. The Warehouse Manager will lead, guide and support warehouse personnel and/or third-party logistics (3PL) providers, manage daily priorities and ensure safe, reliable material flow. Engaging with different teams, this person will maintain operational standards, improve warehouse processes, and provide office and facility support.

This is an on-site position based in Illinois (Greater Chicago area) to support daily warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Warehouse Operations: Manage daily warehouse activities including planning, receiving, inspection, storage, material handling, order fulfillment, and project deliveries / shipments.
• Team and 3PL Management: Lead warehouse personnel and oversee third-party logistics providers, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely operations.
• Inventory Control: Ensure inventory accuracy, material traceability, cycle counts, and proper handling of returns, damaged materials, and discrepancies.
• Project Support: Coordinate material readiness, staging, and dispatch to support project schedules and operational requirements.
• Safety and Continuous Improvement: Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant warehouse while driving productivity, process improvements, and cost efficiency.
• Performance Management: establish and monitor warehouse KPIs, inventory accuracy, service levels, and operating costs, addressing performance gaps.
• Facilities and Office Support: coordinate facility maintenance, property management, service vendors, office supplies, and routine administrative needs in partnership with internal teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, logistics, distribution, including responsibility for warehouse layout and daily operations.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating warehouse personnel, third-party logistics providers, or service vendors.
• Working knowledge of material receiving, storage, inventory control, cycle counting, shipping, and material handling.
• Experience using ERP or warehouse management system to manage inventory transactions and maintain accurate records.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive operational improvements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work in a hands-on warehouse environment, including lifting up to 50 pounds as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in construction, electrical, industrial, or renewable energy environments, particularly managing project materials and deliveries.
• Experience supervising warehouse employees or managing third-party logistics operations.
• Familiarity with Dynamics 365 or other ERP/WMS platforms.
• Experience implementing warehouse KPIs, inventory controls, process improvements, and warehouse layouts.
• Experience coordinating facility maintenance, service vendors or office administration.
• Forklift certification is a plus.