Warehouse Manager

The vision of Southern Carlson is to develop strong business relationships so we understand our customers' individual needs and provide the best possible service to improve our and their profitability.

Location:

Chicago, IL |

Schedule:

Monday – Friday | Full-Time | Compensation:
Based on experience, Salary

Southern Carlson is a leading distributor of the most recognized brands of construction and packaging tools, fasteners, jobsite supplies, and expert service across North America. Since 1947, we’ve built our foundation on service, trust, and a commitment to providing professional-grade solutions that keep our customers running strong.

We offer the broadest selection of high-quality products from top suppliers in the industry—backed by tool repair services, reliable expertise, and a passion for helping contractors, builders, and manufacturers succeed.

At Southern Carlson,
Our Promise Means More™—because how we serve matters just as much as what we deliver.

• Respect – We build relationships on trust, collaboration, and kindness while taking the time to learn, grow, and celebrate wins together.
• Integrity – We go above and beyond to help customers and employees and do what’s right to resolve issues.
• Teamwork – We support and encourage one another while working together to deliver a top-notch customer experience.
• Family Environment – We’re a nationwide company with a local, family-like feel at every branch.

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Warehouse Manager to lead daily warehouse operations and develop a high-performing team. This role is critical to maintaining efficient operations, ensuring safety and compliance, and supporting Southern Carlson’s commitment to exceptional service.

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including loading, unloading, picking, stocking, staging, and inventory movement
• Supervise, schedule, and assign work to 2 warehouse team members to ensure productivity and accuracy. This includes managing the routes for 3 delivery drivers
• Coordinate and manage physical inventory counts and cycle counts
• Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA standards, and DOT regulations
• Review and manage work orders, purchase orders, and inventory reports
  
  Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
• Provide coaching, performance feedback, and direction to warehouse employees
• Partner with regional leadership to identify and implement process improvements
• Perform additional duties as assigned

• 3–5 years of experience managing a warehouse or distribution operation
• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills
• Experience with inventory control and warehouse reporting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer-focused mindset with proven team leadership experience
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office
• Forklift experience preferred
• High school diploma or GED required

• Competitive Compensation – Base salary
• Collaborative Family Culture – Team-first environment built on trust and respect
• Career Growth Opportunities – We promote from within and support long-term success
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

All offers are contingent on a successful background check and drug screening.

At Southern Carlson, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Southern Carlson, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.