1st Shift Warehouse Manager ~ Chicago, IL

Job Details: Level: Management, Job Location: Auto Wares Illinois Main - Chicago, IL, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $50000.00 - $60000.00Salary/year, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Management, a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } 1st Shift Warehouse Manager Be the Driving Force Behind Distribution Success. Elevate the Team. Deliver Excellence. At Auto-Wares, we're looking for an experienced and motivated Warehouse Manager to lead our 1st shift operations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing warehouse team members, driving productivity, ensuring inventory accuracy, maintaining safety standards, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced distribution environment, enjoy developing teams, and have a passion for operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do: Lead, coach, and develop a team of warehouse associates to achieve daily operational goals. Oversee receiving, put-away, returns, customer pickup orders, and dock operations. Ensure a safe workplace by promoting safety best practices, conducting team huddles, and addressing hazards proactively. Manage labor scheduling and staffing to meet productivity goals while controlling costs. Train and mentor employees, conduct performance reviews, and support professional development. Monitor inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and variance investigations. Drive service levels by ensuring orders are processed accurately and on time. Collaborate with leadership across all shifts to maintain operational consistency and efficiency. Utilize warehouse management systems and operational reports to identify opportunities for improvement. Support continuous improvement initiatives and process enhancements across the distribution center. Location: Chicago, IL Schedule: 1st Shift | Full-Time Why Join Auto-Wares? Competitive compensation Comprehensive benefits package Career growth opportunities Team-oriented culture Stable and growing organization Opportunity to make a direct impact on warehouse performance and customer satisfaction a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } 1st Shift Warehouse Manager ~ Chicago, IL: What We're Looking For: Previous leadership experience in a warehouse, distribution center, or logistics environment. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and departments simultaneously. Strong communication, coaching, and team-building skills. Being bi‑lingual is a strong plus for this role, as it helps us better serve our diverse customer base and provide exceptional support across all interactions. Previous Experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and RF scanning technology. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, email, and workforce management systems. Automotive parts distribution experience is a plus, but not required. A commitment to safety, accountability, and operational excellence. Ready to lead a high-performing team and make an impact every day? Apply today and help drive the success of our distribution operations at Auto-Wares.