Warehouse Operations Manager

Department
Press Distribution Operations

Job Summary
This position will report to Director of Warehouse and Building Operations and be primarily responsible for assisting in the management of the Distribution Center staff involved in the inbound, pick/pack/ship, returns and inventory controls operations and coordinating with warehouse unit managers on daily operations and special projects as needed. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored employment authorization.

Responsibilities

• Support workflow supervision of 60+ stock clerks across three departments.
• Must develop a comprehensive understanding of the various work processes of each department to effectively allocate and reallocate our labor resources as circumstances evolve during the workday.
• Position will provide training to union staff and participate in enforcing established work procedures to ensure work continuity and inventory accountability.
• Will administer and participate in corrective action procedures per university guidelines as needed.
• Work with Warehouse Unit Managers to collaboratively update/establish written work guidelines and procedures.
• Manage production area inventory controls.
• Collaborates with manager regarding building management and maintenance. Places and monitors work requests. Supervises projects, and serves as liaison to central facilities staff and outside contractors.
• Maintains shipping and receiving activities and records. Resolves related shipping, receiving, and distribution problems. Coordinates with vendors and Budget to ensure that quality and pricing of supplies and equipment meet expectations.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Five years' experience supervising or coordination work in a production environment.
• Word-processing experience and the ability to work with and understand complex computer reports a must.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Microsoft Office skills and experience in Warehouse Management systems.
• Experience with material handling equipment a plus.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership/delegation skills.
• Good communicator.

Preferred Competencies

• Understanding of Warehouse Operations required.
• Ability to manage union employees and interact with managers from other warehouse departments.

Working Conditions

• Ability to stand for extended periods and exist in a warehouse environment.
• Perform other standard warehouse functions as needed.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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Job Family
Facilities Management

Role Impact
People Manager

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Drug Test Required
No

Health Screen Required
No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No

Pay Rate Type
Salary

FLSA Status
Exempt

Pay Range
$72,250.00 - $93,500.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.