Warehouse Manager

Description

What You'll Do

Warehouse Leadership & Operations

• Lead all warehouse functions including receiving, warehousing, inventory control, shipping, and distribution.
• Develop, implement, and maintain warehouse policies, procedures, and standardized work practices.
• Ensure materials are accurately received, stored, inventoried, and delivered to support manufacturing and customer requirements.
• Direct warehouse staffing, scheduling, labor utilization, and workload prioritization.
• Maintain warehouse security and proper storage practices for raw materials, finished goods, tooling, hazardous materials, and production supplies.
• Ensure all inventory and material transactions are properly documented and maintained within the ERP system.

Inventory Management

• Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counting, root cause analysis, and physical inventory programs.
• Monitor stock movements, replenishment activities, and inventory transactions.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual physical inventory activities.
• Partner with Planning, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams to ensure uninterrupted material availability.

Team Development

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop warehouse personnel and warehouse team leaders.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and employee development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of servant leadership, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives throughout warehouse operations.
• Evaluate warehouse layout, material flow, and storage practices to increase efficiency and productivity.
• Lead projects focused on inventory control, operational performance, warehouse optimization, and waste reduction.
• Support warehouse automation and technology improvement initiatives.

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce a safe working environment.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, environmental requirements, company policies, and material handling standards.
• Conduct warehouse safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of forklifts, material handling equipment, racking systems, and warehouse facilities.

Performance Management

• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), including: 
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • On-Time Shipping Performance
  • Receiving Efficiency
  • Productivity
  • Safety Performance
  • Customer Service Levels

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience.
• Minimum 3 years of warehouse leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience managing inventory control and warehouse operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP systems for inventory and warehouse management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar ERP platforms.
• Lean Manufacturing, Lean Warehouse, or Continuous Improvement experience.
• APICS/ASCM, CPIM, CLTD, or related supply chain certifications.
• Experience handling hazardous materials.
• Forklift certification.

Knowledge & Skills

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Warehouse operations leadership
• Inventory control and inventory accuracy management
• Shipping and receiving expertise
• Material handling and warehouse safety knowledge
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Team leadership and employee development experience
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Financial and operational awareness
• Customer-focused decision making
• Ability to lead change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position directly oversees warehouse personnel and leadership positions, which may include:

• Warehouse Team Leads
• Shipping & Receiving Personnel
• Warehouse Associates
• Forklift Operators
• Inventory Control Personnel

Responsibilities include:

• Hiring and onboarding
• Coaching and development
• Performance management
• Workforce planning and scheduling
• Safety compliance
• Productivity improvement
• Inventory accuracy management
• Continuous improvement leadership

Working Environment

This position operates in warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, and office environments.

Employees regularly work around:

• Forklifts and powered industrial trucks
• Material handling equipment
• Storage racking systems
• Manufacturing equipment and processes

Occasional outdoor work may be required to support shipping, receiving, and facility activities.

Employees may be exposed to:

• Moving equipment
• Elevated noise levels
• Airborne particles
• Hazardous materials
• Variable temperatures

Regular lifting of up to 50 pounds may be required with proper lifting techniques and/or mechanical assistance.

Physical Requirements

The ability to:

• Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb
• Reach, handle, grasp, and perform repetitive motions
• Visually inspect inventory and warehouse operations
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Analyze data and make operational decisions in a fast-paced environment