Warehouse Lead

Robert Half • Des Plaines, IL • 1h ago

Description

We are looking for a Warehouse Lead to guide day-to-day warehouse activities and help keep materials flowing efficiently in support operations for a Manufacturing company in Des Plaines, IL. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who combines hands-on warehouse experience with the ability to direct a team, maintain inventory accuracy, and support shipping and receiving performance. The person in this role will work closely with cross-functional partners to keep production needs aligned with material availability while promoting safe, organized, and reliable warehouse practices.

Responsibilities:

Direct daily warehouse workflows across receiving, storage, order preparation, packing, shipment processing, and internal material movement.

Assign work to warehouse team members, monitor completion of priorities, and help the group meet output, accuracy, and timing expectations.

Maintain inventory integrity through cycle counts, reconciliations, and timely system updates tied to material transactions.

Track stock levels, identify shortages or replenishment needs, and coordinate with purchasing and production to avoid disruptions.

Organize the staging and kitting of raw materials, electrical parts, connectors, and finished goods to support manufacturing schedules.

Review inbound and outbound shipments for quantity and documentation accuracy, prepare shipping records, and resolve mismatches when needed.

Preserve material traceability by keeping part identification, lot information, labels, and inventory records accurate and current.

Train and support warehouse staff on standard procedures, inventory handling methods, equipment use, and workplace safety expectations.

Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe warehouse while identifying practical ways to improve flow, efficiency, and overall operations.

Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in a warehouse leadership or team supervision role.

Background working in a manufacturing or production-focused warehouse environment.

Working knowledge of inventory control practices, including cycle counting and inventory reconciliation.

Experience with shipping, receiving, purchase order verification, and warehouse documentation.

Ability to coordinate material staging and support daily production requirements through effective planning.

Comfort partnering with cross-functional teams such as production, purchasing, and quality.

Forklift operation experience and commitment to safe material handling practices.

Familiarity with warehouse systems or ERP tools used for inventory and material transactions. TalentMatch®

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