Senior Warehouse Manager

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Rochelle, ILtime type:
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR001985
** You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.
** Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.
** We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.
**** Come build a career you believe in.
**** About the Role
** As a
** Shipping & Warehouse Manager
** at
** Wheatland Tube*
* ** 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 role is responsible for managing inventory, logistics, and outbound shipping while optimizing material flow across a multi-product, multi-modal environment.

You will collaborate with production, logistics, and sales teams to drive on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, and operational excellence. This is a full-time, onsite role located in Rochelle, IL.This role is ideal for a results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and is passionate about safety, continuous improvement, and team development.
** What You’ll Do
*** Oversee warehouse and distribution operations including receiving, storage, inventory control, order fulfillment, and outbound logistics.
* 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.
** Who You Are
*** 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,…