Day Warehouse Manager

Premier ProduceOne•Westbrook, ME

19d•$68,000 - $72,000•Onsite

About The Position

Native Maine is seeking a hands-on Day Warehouse Manager to lead daytime warehouse operations, including receiving, stocking, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory management. The manager leads a workforce of 10–15 people and spends about 70% of their time on the warehouse floor, working alongside the team. The role owns the day operation and has input into layouts, workflows, staffing, and process improvements. It involves close partnership with the Night Operations Manager, Inventory Control/QA Manager, and Purchasing team, in a fast-paced, food-safety-driven environment. The manager leads safety and food safety practices, maintains a safe and secure facility, and oversees inbound quality checks. They ensure orders are accurate and shipped on time, use WMS, ERP, and other systems to monitor performance, and maintain production and accuracy records. The role also includes hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and evaluating employees; managing schedules, labor hours, and supplies within budget; and reporting warehouse performance and issues to leadership. This is an active, physical role. Work includes frequent standing, walking, reaching, handling product, and climbing or balancing, with occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds is required. Conditions include regular exposure to wet, hot, humid, and extreme cold environments, including refrigerated and freezer areas, and moving mechanical equipment; work at heights is periodic, and exposure to fumes or airborne particles is occasional. Noise is usually moderate. The role is primarily day shift but may require evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs demand.

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.
Proven 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 physical demands described, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
Availability to work evenings, nights, weekends, or holidays as business needs demand.

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 culture of safety 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 line with company policy.
Partner with the Inventory Control/QA Manager and Night Operations Manager to optimize layouts, workflows, warehouse space, 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 hourly warehouse staff, leading a workforce of 10–15 people; set goals, communicate expectations, and coach employees.
Hire, onboard, train, and evaluate team members; handle coaching and discipline fairly and consistently, and provide input on compensation, promotion, and termination decisions.
Build a productive, respectful culture where employees can learn and grow.
Build work schedules, including extra shifts and days as 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.