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Job Title


Warehouse Manager


Company : pewag USA


Location : bolingbrook, IL


Created : 2024-04-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

*PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FROM AGENCIES OR RECRUITERS*Company Info:pewag has hundreds of years' experience in the manufacturing of chains and their components. Since the first documented reference of its forging plant in Brueckl, Austria in 1479, the pewag group has become one of the leading chain manufacturers worldwide. Today its success is based on well-engineered, state-of-the-art quality products and providing best-in-class customer service. pewag's primary product lines are traction chains, industrial chains, and tire-protection-chains.pewag Inc. is the North American distribution company and service center, which was founded in 1975. With pewag Inc. distribution locations in Illinois and California and affiliated locations across the country, pewag Inc. strives to provide excellent customer service and technical support in the United States and Canada.Warehouse Manager Job Responsibilities:Supervise daily activities of the warehouse, including quality assurance, inventory control, space management, logistics, floor productivity, shipping, and customer serviceReview and prepare workflow, personnel and space requirements, equipment layout, and action plans while ensuring productivity, quality and customer service standards are metMaintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing standards and proceduresComply with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirementsSafeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocolsControl inventory levels by conducting physical counts and reconcile with data storage systemsAchieve financial objectives by preparing an annual warehouse budget, scheduling expenditures, and analyzing variancesComplete warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employeesMaintain warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employeesImprove staff performance by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employeesWarehouse Manager Qualifications Skills:Ability to effectively prioritize and delegate workTech-savvy, with experience with ERP software (Epicor Prophet 21 preferred) and barcode scanning technologyEffective oral and written communication skillsStrong leadership and management skillsUnderstanding of safety rulesKnowledge of general software and applicationsEducation and Experience Requirements:High school diploma or GEDMinimum of 3 years as a warehouse manager or warehouse lead role managing hourly employeesOSHA Forklift CertificationBilingual (English, Spanish) preferredThis position is based out of pewag's Bolingbrook headquarters and works first shift Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm, with some occasional overtime work outside those hours. Our benefits program includes an amazing health plan with pewag paying 100% of the employee's monthly premiums, plus dental and vision insurance, as well as disability and travel accident insurance. pewag offers PTO, and a retirement plan with a company contribution. pewag also provides the employee with a free standard single membership to Life Time.Benefits:401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insuranceJob Type: Full-timeSchedule:8 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayEducation:High school or equivalent (Preferred)Experience:Warehouse Management: 3 years (Preferred)Language:EnglishSpanish (Preferred)LicenseCertification:OSHA Forklift Certification (Preferred)Work Location:In person