Senior Warehouse Manager

About the Role

As a Senior Warehouse Manager at Wheatland Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, you will lead a critical part of the supply chain by overseeing warehouse and distribution operations to ensure safe, efficient, and customer‑focused execution. This full‑time onsite role is located in Rochelle, IL.

• Oversee warehouse and distribution operations including receiving, storage, inventory control, order fulfillment, and outbound logistics.
• Travel up to 25% to support Midwest distribution centers.
• Coordinate multi‑modal shipping operations including truckload, rail, and intermodal transportation.
• Drive on‑time delivery performance, dock utilization, and yard efficiency to support production and customer schedules.
• Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation processes, and inventory control best practices.
• Collaborate with production planning, logistics, and sales to optimize loading strategies and transportation methods.
• Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies across warehouse and yard operations.
• Maintain compliance with environmental, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives such as lean practices, 5S, and process optimization to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Partner with IT and operations teams to implement systems that enhance visibility into inventory and shipping activity.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse supervisors, operators, and logistics personnel across multiple shifts.
• Set performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and drive accountability for safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Assist in managing budgets related to labor, equipment, and transportation costs.
• Monitor and report key performance indicators including on‑time delivery, inventory accuracy, and cost efficiency.
• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 8–10 years of experience in warehouse, distribution, or logistics operations, preferably in manufacturing or heavy‑industrial environments.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in a plant‑level or senior operational role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems, ERP platforms, and inventory control processes.
• Experience coordinating multi‑modal transportation including rail, truckload, and intermodal shipping.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive safety culture, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience in steel, pipe, or heavy manufacturing environments preferred.
• Familiarity with lean principles or Six Sigma methodologies preferred.
• Ability to maintain regular, full‑time, predictable onsite attendance.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other facilities as needed.

• Competitive Compensation and bonus plan & profit‑sharing opportunities.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Employee loyalty awards.
• Annual salary range: $130,000–$150,000.

EEO statement: M/F/D/V.