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Warehouse Manager

Job in Elgin, Kane County, Illinois, 60122, USA
Listing for: Pregis
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-13
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Operations Manager, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 100000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Posted Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM

We're Not Just in the Packaging Business–We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you.

Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Title:
Warehouse Manager

Summary of Job

Reporting directly to the Plant Manager with a strong dotted line to the Sr. Materials Manager, the Warehouse Manager is a key leader within their plants, responsible for the materials management function, including storage, control and distribution, of materials and products to meet Pregis objectives and customer requirements in a safe and timely manner. With Plant Management, he or she is responsible for direction and administration of Inventory Control, Shipping, Receiving, and Warehousing functions.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Set the tone for department culture, with emphasis on Safety, Quality, Profitability and people development. Model the right behavior through actions.
  • Attract, retain, develop and mentor key talent within the plant.
  • Lead and mentor Shipping, Warehousing, Production, and Scheduling team to high performance and professional growth.
  • Ensure 5S program is implemented and maintained within warehouse and shipping areas.
  • Participate in WIN meetings and ensure timely and accurate communication of information relevant to department.
  • Oversee production planning and scheduling programs to meet sales forecasts and balance level of manpower and equipment/machine requirements while minimizing excess material carrying and overhead costs.
  • Ensure all material and inventory tasks are completed in a timely and safe manner.
  • Train and develop team leveraging Pregis best practices.
Safety
  • Keep Safety in the forefront of the team’s thinking and approach to work.
  • Ensure Pregis Safety programs are in place and used to achieve safety goals.
Quality
  • Manage investigations and resolve problems from material shortages, damage, or overages.
  • Review CCI’s and determine root causes. Ensure root causes are addressed.
Customer Focus
  • Ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained to achieve on-time deliveries and meet customer requirements while minimizing carrying and transportation costs.
  • Manage setup and maintenance of internal stocking agreements.
  • Understand Plant P&L and main drivers to financial performance. Work with finance, sales, customer service and operations teams to develop and drive programs that improve results.
  • Manage cycle count program and physical inventory events.
  • Manage and resolve slow moving / inactive inventory and develop plans to avoid write-downs.
  • In coordination with Plant Management, Manage / Monitor labor utilization and overtime in material handling operations and take quick action to correct excessive labor costs.
Reporting & Compliance
  • Maintain KPI reporting.
Essentials (in coordination with Plant Management)
  • Manage and ensure employees are compliant with attendance, vacation, FMLA, vacation coverage, and labor time clocks; provide timely approvals.
  • Conduct PMPs with direct reports and help coordinate new employee PMPs.
  • Manage employee’s adherence to SOPs and processes.
  • Manage Day Force activities, approve labor and vacations for employees in a timely manner.
  • Manage company’s risks and liabilities while conducting disciplinary action.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Exposure to moving equipment.
  • Humidity may exceed 80%
  • Personal Protective Equipment required.
Physical Characteristics
  • Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs.)
  • Frequent typing/keyboarding
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Administration, Logistics, Material Management, Supply Chain, other related field, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Minimum 5 years in Leadership role.
  • Experience…
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