Join the Chicago Board of Elections as Warehouse Manager!
Position Summary:
This full-time exempt position is responsible for directing, coordinating, and supervising the Board’s warehouse functions and staff, including day-today operations, voting equipment storage, maintenance, delivery, ballot supplies, and document retention.
Salary Range: 117,000.00-$127,000.00
Responsibilities:
- Monitor performance and provide feedback to Board employees, including teaching, supporting, and modeling logistics in line with Board policies and procedures.
- Maintain quality and safety standards by ensuring full-time, part-time, and temporary agency employees are trained on company policies, standards, and procedures; monitor compliance to policies and procedures; distribute and maintain procedures and supporting documentation.
- Advise senior management on matters impacting the warehouse in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with Human Resources and Finance to ensure required staffing levels are met through the use of full-time, part-time, and temporary agency employees.
- Prepare annual budget requests for the continuity of warehouse operations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management with a concentration in Logistics/Supply Chain or at least seven (7) years of experience in progressively responsible warehouse management positions. Minimum of 5+ years in a recent supervisory role.
- Demonstrated experience in performance management, particularly in the field of election administration logistics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Applications
- Excellent verbal and written skills and strong conflict resolution and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, dependent and responsive with attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Availability to work extended hours and weekends during the election cycle.
- City of Chicago residency is required.
- Compliance with the Board’s mandatory COVID vaccination policy is required.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Management with a concentration in Logistics/Supply Chain or at least seven (7) years of experience in progressively responsible warehouse management positions. Minimum of 5+ years in a recent supervisory role.
- Demonstrated experience in performance management, particularly in the field of election administration logistics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Applications
- Excellent verbal and written skills and strong conflict resolution and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, dependent and responsive with attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse teams.
- Availability to work extended hours and weekends during the election cycle.
- City of Chicago residency is required.
Benefits:
Visit City of Chicago Benefits to learn more about health insurance offerings. Additional Board benefits include vacation, sick, paid leave, and deferred compensation.
All applications for this position must be submitted via email and must include a resume and cover letter. E-mail to: [email protected] and include in the subject line: Director of Warehouse/YOUR NAME.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Candidates requesting a reasonable accommodation during the application process should contact [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $117,000.00 - $127,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Residency within the City of Chicago is required for this role. Do you currently reside within city limits or are you willing to relocate?
Work Location: In person
