Senior Warehouse Manager

You may not know our name, but you know our products.  What we make is part the places where we live, work and play – all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies — 100% domestic manufacturers — with a legacy dating back to 1877. We’re proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us.  Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About the Role

As 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 Get

Zekelman 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