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Redwood Logistics · 1 day ago

Senior Warehouse Manager

Romeoville, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

Redwood Logistics is a leader in supply chain technology and logistics execution across North America and Mexico. As a Senior Warehouse Manager, you will oversee the launch and operation of a multi-shift warehouse, focusing on inbound receiving and intra-logistics support while ensuring effective communication and service-level performance with customers.

Information TechnologySoftwareTransportation

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary day-to-day operational liaison between the warehouse and the customer

Lead daily, weekly, and monthly customer touchpoints during launch and steady-state operations

Communicate inbound schedules, material availability, shortages, and recovery plans

Translate customer requirements into clear execution plans across all shifts

Proactively escalate risks to production or service levels with corrective action plans

Oversee inbound receiving, unloading, verification, and put-away of materials

Manage internal material movement, picking, kitting, staging, and line-side delivery

Ensure materials are delivered accurately, on time, and in sequence to support production

Establish standard work for dock operations, material flow, and internal transportation

Coordinate dock schedules, labor allocation, and internal material routes

Hire, train, and onboard supervisors and hourly associates

Develop shift structures, labor plans, and startup ramp curves

Create standard operating procedures and shift handoff processes

Stabilize operations post-launch and drive performance to target KPIs

Lead a 3-shift operation including supervisors, leads, and hourly teams

Ensure consistent execution and communication across all shifts

Manage staffing, overtime, cross-training, and coverage for absences or volume spikes

Coach and develop supervisors with a focus on leadership, communication, and accountability

Own warehouse safety performance and promote a strong safety culture

Ensure compliance with OSHA, company policies, and customer requirements

Conduct regular safety audits, observations, and corrective actions

Maintain high standards for material handling quality and housekeeping

Ensure accurate receiving and inventory transactions within the WMS

Partner with inventory control teams on cycle counts and root cause analysis

Monitor scanning compliance and inventory accuracy

Leverage system data to drive operational improvements

Track and improve KPIs including inbound accuracy, dock-to-stock time, on-time line delivery, inventory accuracy, labor productivity, and safety

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for service failures

Identify process, layout, and labor optimization opportunities

Qualification

Warehouse Management SystemsMulti-shift OperationsInbound Receiving LogisticsCustomer CommunicationLeadership SkillsSafety ComplianceProblem-solving Skills

Required

5+ years of warehouse or distribution leadership experience

Experience managing multi-shift operations

Strong background in inbound receiving and production support logistics

Proven customer-facing communication experience

WMS experience

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Access to experts and resources for your Learning & Development journey

Opportunity for internal mobility

Employee referral bonus program

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Annual fundraising and volunteer events to give back to communities

Paid time off, floating holidays, time off to volunteer and rollover

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, vision and 401k plans (with match)

Flexible spending account, mass transit and dependent care plans available

Health savings account, with a annual company contribution for plan participants

Short-term and long-term disability; life insurance policies subsidized by company

Additional benefits including pet insurance, accident care, access to legal advice and more

Company

Redwood Logistics

Redwood Logistics is a contract logistics partner that develops web-based solutions for companies of all types.

Founded in 2001

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.redwoodlogistics.com/

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