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KeHE Distributors · 1 day ago

Warehouse Operations Manager (Outbound)

Romeoville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $95K/yr

3+ years exp

KeHE Distributors is a natural, organic, specialty and fresh food distributor committed to good living, good food, and good service. The Warehouse Operations Manager will oversee multiple departments within a distribution center, driving operational excellence and ensuring compliance with safety standards while leading a team of warehouse supervisors and associates.

AgricultureConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageHealth CareLifestyleRetail

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of warehouse supervisors and associates across multiple shifts, ensuring they have the resources, tools, and training to meet performance goals and succeed in their roles

Set clear expectations and foster a culture of collaboration, performance excellence, and accountability, inspiring a team mentality and commitment to team goals

Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and mentorship to develop leadership skills within the team and promote career progression for all associates

Champion workforce development and retention strategies, ensuring a positive and respectful work environment that motivates associates to continually improve and perform at their best

Lead and manage safety programs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies, and instilling a safety-first mindset across all teams

Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and training, actively addressing safety concerns to ensure a zero-injury work environment

Promote safety and civility, making sure all associates are held accountable for maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment where safety is a top priority for everyone

Oversee multiple warehouse functions to ensure smooth and efficient operations across all shifts, balancing productivity and operational quality

Lead and champion LEAN and continuous improvement initiatives across warehouse operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce waste

Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to develop and implement long-term strategies that drive operational efficiency, improve throughput, and reduce costs while maintaining a high standard of safety and accuracy

Encourage feedback and ideas from associates to foster innovation and process improvement, ensuring that the warehouse operations evolve and adapt to meet changing demands

Set performance goals, monitor KPIs, and work with teams to achieve high standards of safety, productivity, accuracy, and cleanliness

Qualification

Warehouse Management SystemsLEAN methodologiesLeadership experienceContinuous improvementProblem solvingTeam motivationSafety complianceOperational softwareCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsMentorship

Required

Associates degree required; additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree

3-5 years of experience in warehouse operations, with at least 3 years in a leadership role

Excellent problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of successfully managing & motivating teams and driving operational excellence

Experience with LEAN or other continuous improvement methodologies

Strong proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and other operational software