Day Warehouse Manager
About The Position
Native Maine is seeking a hands-on Day Warehouse Manager to lead daytime warehouse operations and a workforce of 10–15 people. The manager runs receiving, stocking, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory activities, spending approximately 70% of their time on the warehouse floor working alongside the team. The role has ownership of day-to-day operations, including layouts, workflows, staffing, and process improvements, in a fast-paced, food-safety-driven environment. The manager leads safety and accident-prevention efforts, oversees inbound quality checks, maintains accurate and timely order fulfillment, and supports a smooth handoff with night operations. They use warehouse and business systems to track performance, manage schedules and budgets, report results and issues to leadership, and hire, train, coach, and evaluate employees. The position works collaboratively with the Night Operations Manager, Inventory Control/QA Manager, and Purchasing team.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least 5 years of experience in warehouse operations, logistics, or manufacturing, including direct experience coaching and leading employees.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong listening, communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including frequently lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with OSHA, HACCP, and USDA requirements.
- Experience in food distribution or another food-safety-regulated environment.
- Hands-on experience with a WMS and/or ERP system.
Responsibilities
- Lead a strong safety culture and maintain a safe, secure work environment.
- Oversee safety and accident-prevention programs and deliver annual Safety and Food Safety training to Day Warehouse personnel.
- Protect the safety and security of goods, materials, and the facility.
- Oversee receiving, stocking, picking, packing, shipping, inventory management, and documentation.
- Ensure orders are prepared accurately and shipped on time in accordance with company policy.
- Partner with the Inventory Control/QA Manager and Night Operations Manager to improve layouts, workflows, warehouse space utilization, and the 24-hour handoff.
- Use WMS, ERP, and other systems to track and analyze performance and maintain daily production and accuracy records.
- Lead the Receiving Team in inbound quality checks and work with Purchasing and QA to meet customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
- Supervise 10–15 warehouse hourly employees, set goals and expectations, and coach staff to meet them.
- Hire, onboard, train, and evaluate team members; handle coaching and discipline consistently and provide input on compensation, promotion, and termination decisions.
- Build a productive and respectful team culture that supports learning and development.
- Build work schedules, including additional shifts and days as business volume requires.
- Manage labor hours and consumable supplies within budget while maximizing productivity.
- Identify, implement, and measure process improvements.
- Report warehouse activities, results, and issues to leadership and support the business unit's strategic and operating plan.
Benefits
- The company invests in training and development for employees and their teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
