Warehouse Shipping Manager - Addison (Western Chicago Suburb)

There’s a Place for You at Sunrise Electric.

Sunrise Electric is a brand of Viking Electric. A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric https://www.vikingelectric.com/about offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

 

Sunrise Electric

Warehouse Shipping Manager

Location: Addison, IL

Job type: Full time

Schedule: 9:00am start time, Monday-Friday

Salary: $84,000 - $114,000 

**Compensation for this position includes annual salary, short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role.

 

Warehouse managers oversee the operational and administrative activities for the assigned shift of the distribution center in the market. These operational activities will include receiving, shipping, project material management, wire, and inventory management. In general, this role requires someone who is interested in building and developing a solid operations team and problem solving through the challenges that come with leading a team in a vibrant warehouse environment.

 

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Hire, train, supervise, develop, and provide support to warehouse and administrative associates, assisting in day-to-day functions as needed.
• Work closely with sales managers, account managers, and account reps to provide consistent, responsive, and innovative service to the customers in the market. 
• Maintain building/grounds and company trucks; order warehouse supplies and maintain overall building security while operating within annual budget guidelines.
• Monitor and manage location’s inventory control, including on-hand balance adjustments, stock location maintenance, returns, and yearly physical inventory.
• Comply with, support and reinforce Viking policies and procedures and conform to external safety standards from DOT, OSHA, and other regulatory bodies in order to create a safe working environment for associates.
• Coordinate operational activities with other distribution centers to ensure the continued and timely flow of delivers, transfers and other services.

 

Position Requirements:

• Three years experience within operations, logistics, warehouse or distribution environment, plus previous management experience preferred
• Demonstrated managerial & leadership skills with the ability to motivate team and manage conflict
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Experience/knowledge of warehouse technology and equipment such as forklift and RF/WMS
• Knowledge of Sunrise Electric’s systems, processes, products, and market knowledge preferred

 

Keywords: warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory, distribution, flexible, operations, logistics, manager, supply chain

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

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