Area Warehousing Manager

Silgan Plastics • Brookfield, WI

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About The Position

Silgan Containers is seeking an Area Warehousing Manager to lead warehouse operations across the East Region, including company-operated warehouses and third-party storage facilities. The role oversees warehouse performance, inventory governance, quality, warehouse management systems, storage agreements, and operational compliance, with the goal of protecting company assets and strengthening safety, service, inventory accuracy, cost control, and continuous improvement.

The manager leads the people, systems, controls, and external partnerships that support reliable, cost-effective regional warehouse operations. The position requires regular travel throughout the East Region to warehouses, manufacturing plants, and third-party storage locations, approximately 40–50%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Seven or more years of progressive leadership experience in warehousing, distribution, logistics, inventory control, or supply chain operations.
• Experience managing multiple warehouse locations and third-party storage providers.
• Strong knowledge of inventory controls, warehouse management systems, quality processes, cycle counting, and operational audits.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage financial performance, negotiate agreements, and improve warehouse operations.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, collaboration, and change leadership skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 40–50% throughout the East Region.
• Ability to perform the job duties proficiently, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading regional or multi-site warehouse operations in a manufacturing or high-volume distribution environment.
• Experience managing third-party logistics providers, outside storage agreements, and warehouse performance metrics.
• Experience improving inventory accuracy, service, safety, productivity, and cost through structured continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of warehouse management systems, inventory reporting, financial controls, and cross-functional supply chain processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for regional warehouse operations, outside storage locations, and third-party logistics providers.
• Lead, coach, and develop the warehousing team, promoting collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage inventory accuracy, cycle-counting programs, audits, reconciliations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Serve as the business owner for warehouse management systems and inventory control processes.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, product hold procedures, inventory disposition controls, and operational requirements.
• Manage third-party warehouse relationships, service expectations, performance metrics, and operational audits.
• Develop, negotiate, and maintain storage agreements that protect company financial and inventory interests.
• Lead improvement initiatives focused on warehouse safety, customer service, inventory accuracy, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Partner with transportation, manufacturing, customer service, finance, procurement, and quality teams.
• Travel throughout the East Region to warehouses, manufacturing plants, and third-party storage locations, approximately 40–50%.
• Perform other job-related duties and follow other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience, education, skills, market conditions, and location.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
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• Collaborative, inclusive workplace focused on safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and employee development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager