1st Shift Warehouse Manager ~ Chicago, IL

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

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.