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Designed Equipment Corp. (DEC) is hiring a Scaffolding Operations Manager to run warehouse and yard operations at our Elk Grove Village, IL location. This is a hands-on leadership role: you’ll be responsible for making sure scaffold materials, equipment, and inventory are safely managed, accurately tracked, and ready to support active job sites across the Chicago area.

If you’ve led a warehouse or logistics team in construction or industrial services and want real ownership over how operations run — not just a seat in a large corporate structure — this Scaffolding Operations Manager role is built for you.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse staff and frontline supervisors
• Build a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Recruit, train, and evaluate employees to ensure high levels of performance and engagement
• Provide technical guidance and operational support to warehouse personnel

Warehouse & Yard Operations

• Oversee daily scaffold warehouse and yard operations — receiving, stocking, loading, unloading, and shipping
• Ensure scaffold equipment and materials are properly stored, maintained, and organized
• Monitor workflow to maximize productivity and service levels
• Coordinate workforce allocation to meet operational demands and customer schedules

Inventory & Asset Management

• Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and reconciliation processes
• Ensure proper tracking and accountability of scaffold materials, equipment, and company assets
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions
• Support inventory forecasting and material planning to meet business needs

Logistics & Equipment Coordination

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments to support jobs and customer projects
• Ensure timely delivery and return of scaffold materials and equipment
• Collaborate with transportation providers, field crews, and project personnel to meet scheduling requirements
• Monitor equipment utilization and identify opportunities to improve efficiency

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with company policy and OSHA’s scaffolding standards (29 CFR 1926 Subpart L)
• Conduct regular safety inspections and address hazards promptly
• Maintain forklift certifications, equipment inspection records, and required documentation
• Ensure employees are properly trained and equipped to perform their work safely

Operational Excellence

• Analyze operational performance and identify opportunities for process improvement
• Resolve operational and inventory-related issues quickly and effectively
• Support department goals related to productivity, quality, customer service, and profitability
• Use data and reporting to make informed decisions and drive results

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2–5 years of operations management, warehouse management, or logistics leadership experience
• Experience supervising employees in a warehouse, industrial, construction, or manufacturing environment
• Formal forklift training and 1–3 years of forklift operating experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Associate’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field
• Experience within the scaffolding, construction, industrial services, or equipment rental industry
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

DEC is a Chicago-area scaffolding specialist working on some of the region’s most visible construction projects — hospitals, high-rises, and major institutional builds. As Scaffolding Operations Manager, you’d run the operational backbone that keeps those jobs supplied and on schedule, with direct visibility into the business and a team that depends on your leadership.

Learn more about DEC’s scaffolding services or about our company

Benefits

• Salary: $65,000 – $80,000 depending on experience
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• FSA
• Flexible hours