Job Description

Warehouse Manager

Würth Baer Supply Company is one of the nation's leading specialty wholesale distributors to the woodworking industry, offering an extensive inventory of decorative and functional hardware, tools, shop supplies, surfacing materials, board & panel products, and woodworking machinery. The company’s annual revenue is over $400M and has 30+ distribution locations located in the Upper Midwest, the Midwest, the Ohio Valley, the East, and Northeastern United States. Würth Baer Supply Company is a wholly owned company of the Würth Group, a €20B+ privately held company headquartered in Künzelsau, Germany, with over 400 companies in 80+ countries around the world.

Würth Baer Supply Company is looking for a Warehouse Manager to lead our distribution operation at our branch in Bensenville, IL

Schedule & Compensation

• Monday-Friday typically 10-hour days 7:00am to 5:00pm CT
• $80k to $85k starting salary range based on experience

Location: Würth Baer Supply Company 651 Supreme Dr, Bensenville, IL 60106

Direct Reports: Warehouse Associates (2), CDL Drivers (3), Will-Call/Customer Service Associate (1)

Material Handling Vehicles: Sit-Down Propane Forklift – Proficiency is a must

Primary Goods at this Facility: Sheet goods – Plywood/engineered wood products 8 to 12 feet in length and typically 4 to 5 feet in width, varying in weight from 40lbs to over 100lbs depending on thickness and material.

Hands-On Position: This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring active participation in daily warehouse operations. This role requires leading by example and working alongside this small team to maximize productivity and accuracy.

Position Responsibilities as a Warehouse Manager, you are responsible for the execution of all the daily activities required to run a highly effective distribution warehouse. This includes:

• Managing day-to-day operations, including receiving, stocking, picking, and packing outbound orders.
• Ensuring compliance with DOT regulations and maintaining all company delivery trucks in compliance.
• Following and enforcing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for daily warehouse operations.
• Utilizing SAP for inventory management, tracking, and warehouse operations.
• Weekly benchmarking to ensure operational efficiency.
• Effective communication with sales representatives and customer service teams to address and resolve customer inquiries.
• Maintaining a clean and organized warehouse in accordance with safety and operational guidelines.
• Using performance metrics and reports to monitor, measure, and improve warehouse efficiency.
• Planning daily workloads to ensure all customer orders received by 3:00 PM are 100% shipped the same day or per customer delivery schedules.
• Minimizing picking and shipping errors while aiming for a "zero defects" policy.
• Fostering a customer-focused warehouse environment with high service standards.
• Inventory management: Ensuring 98% or greater inventory accuracy through daily cycle counts and tracking.
• Regularly communicating with Sales Managers regarding any customer service concerns or operational issues.
• Supervising and coaching warehouse staff, including conducting annual performance reviews and quarterly one-on-one meetings.
• Implementing and maintaining warehouse safety programs, ensuring compliance with OSHA, DOT, and HAZMAT regulations.
• Providing employee training for forklift operation, hazardous materials handling, and warehouse safety protocols.
• Ensuring proper routing of company trucks to meet delivery schedules efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Experience scheduling facility maintenance such as general repairs in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc., and negotiating rates is preferred.
• Experience interacting with OSHA and other fire safety inspection officials as needed is preferred.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of warehouse management or related experience.
• SAP experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to operate a forklift and successfully pass Würth Baer Supply’s forklift certification program.
• Ability to complete and train others on Hazardous Material Certification as required by CFR 49, Sections 100-185. Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire, with recurring training every 3 years.

Nice to Have:

• Spanish fluency is helpful but not required.

Why Join Würth Baer Supply Company? At Würth Baer Supply Company, we recognize that our success comes from our people. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive, growth-oriented environment where they can thrive both personally and professionally.

Employee Benefits

• Bundled consumer-driven Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental (Aetna), and Vision (VSP) pricing. New hires receive full access to benefits on the 1st of the month following date of hire.
• 401(k) with matching program starts immediately. Company will match half of the first 5% of annual compensation.
• 8 paid company holidays
• 2 weeks’ vacation (0 to 5 years), 3 weeks’ vacation (5 to 10 years), 4 weeks’ vacation (10 to 15 years), 5 weeks’ vacation (15+ years)
• Sick time that is not excessive or categorized under special medical leave will not come out of your vacation time – honor system for salaried employees
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Referral program
• Employee discount

At Würth Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee is valued and empowered to succeed. We proudly uphold an equal opportunity employment policy and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Join us and be part of a global industry leader shaping the future of distribution and warehouse management!