Visual Comfort & Co. · 9 hours ago
Warehouse Manager - Materials
Skokie, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expVisual Comfort & Co. is the premier resource for decorative and architectural lighting and related products. The Warehouse Manager – Materials is responsible for managing the lifecycle of materials and inventory within the distribution facility, ensuring service, safety, productivity, and quality standards are met.
Consumer GoodsE-CommerceLightingManufacturingRetail
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the daily activities of the Inventory, Inbound, and Material Handling teams
Supervise Team Members and temporary personnel and coordinate staffing, scheduling, and labor planning in partnership with the Operations Manager and Director of Operations
Track and schedule inbound deliveries, including ocean containers
Communicate with carriers regarding inbound shipment issues, delays, and discrepancies
Partner with internal departments and business partners to resolve inbound shipment and inventory discrepancies
Maintain and track individual and team performance metrics
Assign daily workloads, align team member skill sets to tasks, and ensure appropriate tools, training, and resources are available
Investigate and resolve inbound and inventory control issues through root-cause analysis and corrective action
Ensure the warehouse is maintained in a clean, safe, and efficient condition in compliance with OSHA regulations and company standards
Maintain reliable attendance, punctuality, and on-site presence to effectively support team operations and collaboration
Qualification
Required
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and 8 years of experience
Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or people-leadership experience
Demonstrated leadership ability with strong coaching, motivational, and team-development skills
Strong problem-solving, influencing, and decision-making capabilities
Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience operating or overseeing powered industrial trucks and warehouse equipment
Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management skills with attention to detail
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to prioritize work, manage competing demands, and adapt to changing operational needs
Proactive and safety-focused approach to work and leadership
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
Ability and willingness to work additional hours, including some weekends, as business needs require
Benefits
Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
Health Benefits: Visual Comfort pays the majority of employees medical, vision, and dental coverage, available starting the first of the month following your start date.
Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.
Company
Visual Comfort & Co.
Visual Comfort & Co. is a consumer goods company offering lighting fixtures and portable lighting products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-06-10Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Bhavya Desai
Chief Technology Officer
William Bland
CFO
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