Job Description

Our warehouse is the engine room behind getting Tastes of Chicago products where they need to be — on time, in top condition, every day. We're looking for a Warehouse Manager who thrives on solving problems before they happen, knows how to get the best out of a team, and takes real pride in running a tight, safe, efficient operation.

If you're a hands-on leader who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and leading from the floor while balancing people, operations, and logistics, we'd love to talk with you.

What You'll Own

• Run the day-to-day. Oversee all warehouse operations and help drive the location's financial and performance goals.

• Lead the team. Interview, hire, train, and develop team members — then keep them engaged, accountable, and growing.

• Set the standard. Model and uphold product quality, safety, and service expectations across the warehouse.

• Manage the numbers. Balance labor to budget, explain variances daily, and help hit income, cost, and sales targets.

• Keep things stocked and moving. Oversee inventory, purchasing, and receiving, and use warehouse management systems to track it all.

• Build the schedule. Staff the location efficiently and cost-effectively to match daily business needs.

• Maintain a safe, clean, high-functioning facility. Supervise repairs and maintenance, address safety concerns, and uphold sanitation standards and certification requirements.

• Stay flexible. Rotate into other departments (like Production) as needed, and be available for varied hours, including holidays, when the business requires it.

• Communicate up and down. Give your supervisor timely feedback on service issues or concerns, attend regular team meetings, and delegate effectively when appropriate.

What You Bring

• 2–3 years of warehouse or distribution center experience

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree a plus

• Proven ability to lead, coach, and get results through a team

• Comfort working in computer-based warehouse management systems

• Strong communication skills with both team members and customers

• A problem-solver's mindset — especially around conflict resolution and continuous improvement

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English; bilingual (Spanish) a plus

• Willingness to work extended or varied hours, including holidays, as the business demands

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move freely throughout the warehouse, including production and support areas

• Ability to stand approximately 90% of the workday, with frequent bending, reaching, kneeling, and climbing

• Ability to lift and move goods weighing up to 80 pounds

• Manual dexterity for warehouse equipment and tools

Why You'll Like It Here

• Growth path into senior operations/leadership roles

• Team-first culture with an emphasis on developing people, not just managing them

• Competitive pay, benefits, and stability with an established, growing brand

• The chance to make a visible, daily impact on an operation that customers depend on