About the RoleAs a
Senior Warehouse Manager at
Wheatland Tube, a division of
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.
- Travel up to 25% to support Midwest distribution Centers.
- 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, full-time, predictable onsite attendance.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to other facilities as needed.
What You'll GetZekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, loyalty awards, and much more:
- Competitive Compensation
- Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Employee Loyalty Awards
Annual Salary Range: $130,000-$150,000
