Warehouse and Quality Control Manager

About UsButler Specialty Company is the home furnishings industry’s broadest, most diverse line of accent furniture. Butler has been focused on the accent furniture since 1930. Today, Butler has established itself as a leader in the category with over 2,000 quality fashion-forward styles and counting, with designs ranging from vintage to modern. Butler’s overriding commitment to innovative design and impeccable craftsmanship ar keys to success, and among the compelling reasons that it enjoys a loyal customer base of more than 1,500 retailers and interior designers throughout the U.S., Canada and beyond.Position SummaryThe Warehouse and Quality Control Manager is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, inbound international container flow, domestic logistics coordination, inventory control, and quality assurance for Butler Specialty Company. This role manages warehouse staff, coordinates with third-party logistics providers, freight partners, ensuring efficient product movement inbound and outbound and maintain accurate inventory visibility.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise daily warehouse operations and lead 8 union employeesManage inbound container receipt in our Chicago warehouses (5–7 containers weekly)Coordinate unloading, storage, and inventory movementMaintain accurate product flow visibility across warehouse and 3PL locationsCommunicate with freight forwarders and third-party logistics providersWork with overseas factories regarding shipment schedulesMonitor shipping performance across LTL and parcel carriersMaintain ERP inventory accuracyAnalyze warehouse data using ExcelManage and monitor all Quality Control issues, including resolving packaging and all quality control issuesImprove warehouse efficiency and operational processesCompetenciesAnalytical: Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and proceduresProblem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason, even when dealing with emotional topicsTechnical Skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with othersStrategic Thinking: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization’s strengths and weaknesses; adapts strategy to changing conditionsProfessionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through with urgencyPreferred QualificationsWarehouse management experience in import / distribution environmentERP system experience Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)Strong logistics and inventory mindsetSpanish language ability is helpfulQuality control experienceAbility to manage multiple moving parts in a fast-paced environmentIdeal Candidate TraitsStrong communicatorData-orientedProcess-mindedHands-on operational leaderComfortable balancing warehouse floor activity with reporting and coordinationBenefitsWe offer solid benefits to our employees. In addition to base compensation, we offer:Excellent career pathHealthcare planDental planPaid holidaysBonus compensationWe work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees where people can learn andgrow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each personfeels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.