Warehouse Manager Job at Kinter, Waukegan, IL

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  • Kinter
  • Waukegan, IL

Job Description

The Company:
Kinter is a family business obsessed with making retail display hardware easier for our customers. We’ve been manufacturing and distributing retail display hardware for over 39 years. Our approach to business is simple — treat each other and our customers like family.

Summary/Objective:
The Warehouse Manager takes primary responsibility for overseeing warehouse operations, ensuring daily activities run efficiently, maintaining a safe and organized environment, and driving productivity to meet company goals. This position demands a flexible schedule that adapts to business needs and operational demands, including nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary. The manager must be prepared to ensure smooth operations and address responsibilities during all hours when required. The pay range for this role is fixed at $80,000 to $95,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Essential Functions:
  • Provide supervision and oversee daily warehouse operations.
  • Supervise and coach warehouse personnel, including assigning tasks and tracking performance.
  • Provide administrative support to the team via web-based time and attendance system.
  • Research, identify and audit processes to streamline warehouse operations.
  • Oversee the timely and accurate processing of orders, including picking, packing, and shipping.
  • Attend and participate in regularly scheduled and impromptu meetings.
  • Enforce safety protocols and OSHA standards to maintain a secure work environment.
  • Complete inspections on specified forklifts and company vehicles.
  • Manage inventory accuracy and optimize stock levels.
  • Handle discipline of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.
  • Enforce Kinter policies and procedures.
  • Work beyond normal business hours as needed to complete projects and required shipments.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to function well in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Preferred Education and Experience :
  • Prior experience supervising a team, managing workflows, and resolving conflicts effectively, required.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Familiarity with RF scanners.
  • Computer and inventory experience.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Oversee a team of 10+ employees.
Physical Requirements
  • Standing for prolonged periods of time.
  • Ability to make repetitive movements, including moving of the wrists/and or fingers, bending, or squatting.
  • Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
  • This position is based in a high-activity warehouse with a moderate noise level.
Travel
  • Minimal local travel for pickups and deliveries as needed.
Why Join Our Team?
  • Be part of a dedicated, family-owned business with a proven track record of success and a deep commitment to its employees.
  • Enjoy generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
  • Benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance—100% covered for the employee by Kinter, with no payroll deductions.
  • Secure your future with our fully employer-funded pension plan (contributions start after 1 year, fully vested after 5 years, with no deductions from your paycheck).
  • Unlock long-term growth potential and opportunities to advance within the company.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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