AWS/CES is looking for a Outbound Operations Manager for our heavy industrial manufacturing client
- Location: Romeoville, IL
- Pay rate: $95,000-$110,000 DOE + Benefits
- Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
About the Opportunity
AWS/CES is seeking to hire an experienced Outbound Operations Manager for our client that’s a global leader in equipment, tools, and technical solutions for the mining industry,
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced warehouse or distribution leader to oversee outbound operations within a Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) facility. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, warehouse management, inventory control, and continuous improvement experience while driving operational efficiency, safety, and team development.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily outbound warehouse operations, including order picking, consolidation, packing, and carrier loading.
- Lead and develop supervisors and frontline employees across multiple shifts.
- Monitor operational performance, KPIs, productivity, inventory accuracy, and operating costs.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, OSHA regulations, and safety standards.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement new processes, systems, and technologies.
- Coordinate with inventory control, inbound operations, transportation, trade compliance, and other departments.
- Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and establish employee development plans.
- Lead safety initiatives, participate in incident investigations, and implement corrective actions.
- Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, employee engagement, and operational excellence.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or logistics experience.
- 3–5 years of supervisory or management experience, preferably within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
- Experience with inventory control and warehouse management systems (WMS).
- Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) management experience preferred.
- Experience with Blue Yonder WMS is a plus.
- College degree in distribution, warehouse management, logistics, retail, or transportation preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, safety practices, and quality standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain forklift certification.
- Flexibility to work off-shifts as needed and travel when required.
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