DYWIDAG stands as a global leader in construction and infrastructure technology that works with government authorities, asset owners, construction companies, and design offices to support their infrastructure projects. We have expanded into over 50 countries worldwide and continue to keep infrastructure safe and secure every single day.

The Operations Manager (Warehouse and Shipping) is a key role responsible for outbound shipments, warehouse inventory, and inbound inventory for the Bolingbrook location. This individual will manage and develop a team of warehouse employees, material handlers and fulfillment and shipping clerks.

Essential Functions

Promotes a positive safe working environment by leading safety meetings, conducting safety operations and encouraging safe work every day.
Responsible for team’s safety performance and safety metrics.
Oversees hiring, training, promoting, and dismissing hourly and salaried personnel.
Responsible for on-time shipments, tracking metrics in order fulfillment.
Responsible for providing and maintaining warehouse inventory and cycle counts.
Oversees local Fulfillment team to optimize order processing and minimize waste.
Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
Has an eye for continuous improvement.
Recognize waste in order fulfillment processes and work to eliminate waste at every turn.
Comfortable with constantly- changing priorities on tight- deadlines and demanding customers.
Works primarily independently to achieve goals outlined by management.
Ability to write monthly reports and communicate performance to RCOO.
Ability to work and communicate in diverse groups from manufacturing floor workers to senior management.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 10 years of operating experience.
Extensive experience warehouse and shipping roles.
Familiar with ERP systems and shipping systems.

Competencies

Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite and email.
Be able to multi-task, lead, and direct both hourly and salaried staff.

Travel Requirements

Travel may be required on occasion, <10%.

Physical Demands

Daily walking of the shop floor and as needed, outside the company grounds.
Daily work in both office and plant environments.
Flexibility to travel to other DYWIDAG locations occasionally.
Ability to lift and/or move up to forty pounds.

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What else do I need to know?

Safer, stronger, smarter. These values guide everything we do at DYWIDAG. We’ve been supporting infrastructure since 1865, and safety always comes first. Our strength is rooted in our engineering legacy, and smart, digital technologies are our future. We’re looking for passionate teammates with the mindset to succeed in the world of construction whatever role they fill, who can embody these values.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment, and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of gender, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, color, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please apply today.

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