Description

Novaspect, Inc., has an opportunity for a full time Warehouse Manager to join our fast-growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for management of the warehouse & assembly processes in our Schaumburg, IL facility. You will work to improve organizational systems and auditing processes as well as monitoring performance against company goals and initiatives. 

 Warehouse Manager Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide formal leadership to Warehouse Supervisor and the Basswood warehouse & assembly team, including team development, mentorship, performance conversations and individual career development of warehouse personnel.
• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of inventory accuracy across all locations using weekly cycle counts. Monitor and investigate variances identified during cycle counting. 
• As an IFS (Novaspect’s ERP system) super user - trouble shoot issues to assist the Order Management, Finance, Projects and Inside Sales teams.
• Novaspect point person to coordinate with other Emerson Impact Partners for warehouse and assembly processes related to IFS and the mobile handheld program. 
• Coordinate with production planner to effectively complete shop orders on time.
• Manage PaceJet shipping software system and its interaction with the ERP business system IFS.
• Provide input on warehouse layout and design for new facilities. 
• Improve & manage warehouse processes utilizing WMS software, handhelds, and barcoding.
• Monitor and report on operational metrics for the warehouse and assembly teams.
• Improve & manage processes including assembly workflow and shipping/receiving processes.
• Ability to successfully facilitate and lead team discussions, meetings, and projects.
• Develops and recommends efficiency ideas, cost reduction measures, warehouse design layout and space allocation.
• Oversee and enforce Novaspect’s safety procedures.
• Work with Warehouse and Assembly manager in the creation and monitoring the annual warehouse operating budget.

Requirements

Warehouse Manager Education and Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management or other related fields or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years warehouse distribution, inventory, assembly & operations experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse, logistics and supply chain. 
• Knowledge of ERP systems; IFS experience a plus.
• Knowledge of 3rd Party Shipping/Logistics systems.
• Knowledge of Bar Coding and Data Collection systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite.
• Able to manage difficult situations, respond promptly to internal customer needs, & prioritize workload.
• Quickly embraces, learns, and applies new technology and/or procedures.
• Provides candid feedback to others as needed and navigates crucial conversations.
• Proven ability to build and support teamwork.
• Ability to travel to other Novaspect warehouse locations approximately 10% of the time. This is mostly day trips, some overnights required.

Warehouse Manager Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work extended hours on a computer.
• Ability to work in a loud industrial environment if needed.
• Must be able to lift, lower, slide weight up to 60 pounds
• Must be able to efficiently use a dolly and/or pallet jack

Warehouse Manager Pay: 

• Compensation Potential: $105,000 - $120,000; includes base salary and bonus.
• Bonus potential: 10%
• Salary role

Warehouse Manager Benefits: 

• Generous paid time off: starting at 15 vacation days annually, 10 paid holidays, and flexible personal time off.
• 401K with 6% company match.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) beginning on day one. 
• Student debt & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee referral bonus eligibility.
• Novaspect is a 2024 Great Place to Work® Certified company. 

Warehouse Manager Schedule:

• 7:30am – 4:30pm with one hour for lunch.

Warehouse Manager Location: Schaumburg, IL

Who We Are:

Novaspect, Inc., is an employee-owned company that engineers, sells, and services industrial process controls. Our Core Purpose is to improve our customer’s performance through the innovative application of technology. We are passionate about creating effective processes and building customer relationships. We position ourselves to attract the best talent, and ensure we are delivering local services with proven technologies.