Manager, Warehouse Operations
About The Position
The Manager, Warehouse Operations leads all warehouse activities, including receiving, inventory management, material storage, picking, packing, shipping, and order fulfillment. The role is responsible for inventory accuracy, material flow, tool cage operations, workplace safety, and warehouse team performance. This hands-on leadership position oversees daily operations while building and standardizing processes, developing employees, driving continuous improvement, and adopting technology. The manager will play a leadership role in implementing and optimizing a Warehouse Management System (WMS), use SAP and related business systems, and develop labor planning, workforce forecasting, workload management, and operational reporting processes. The role works with teams across Customer Support, Sales, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, IT, QHSE, and Operations to support business objectives, customer service, and warehouse growth.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of warehouse leadership or distribution management experience.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, shipping, receiving, and material flow.
- Experience leading organizational change, process improvement, and team development initiatives.
- SAP experience is required.
- Experience developing SOPs, operational standards, labor planning tools, and performance metrics.
- Proven ability to build high-performing teams and drive accountability.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementation experience is strongly preferred.
- Lean, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, or related experience is preferred.
- Hands-on leadership ability to manage daily warehouse operations while driving continuous improvement, standardization, safety, and organizational change.
- Passion for developing people, implementing systems, improving processes, and building a culture focused on accountability, customer service, operational excellence, and safety.
- Leadership presence, business acumen, and operational expertise to build a scalable warehouse operation and deliver measurable business results.
Responsibilities
- Lead warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory management, material storage, picking, packing, shipping, and order fulfillment.
- Ensure inventory accuracy and maintain an organized, efficient, and safe warehouse environment.
- Manage inbound and outbound shipments and the flow of materials through the warehouse.
- Oversee tool cage operations, inventory control, and accountability.
- Lead, coach, and develop warehouse personnel, fostering accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Build a high-performing team through clear expectations, performance management, training, and succession planning.
- Champion safety initiatives, ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements, and promote shared responsibility for safety.
- Lead warehouse standardization, including SOP development, work instructions, process discipline, and operational best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement using data analysis, employee engagement, root-cause problem solving, and KPI management.
- Lead implementation and optimization of a Warehouse Management System (WMS).
- Use SAP and related business systems to manage inventory, reporting, and warehouse operations.
- Develop labor planning, workforce forecasting, workload management, and operational reporting processes.
- Partner with Customer Support, Sales, Procurement, Engineering, Finance, IT, QHSE, and Operations to achieve business objectives.
- Communicate priorities, challenges, opportunities, and performance expectations across the organization.
Benefits
- Medical and dental premiums covered 100% for the employee and eligible dependents.
- 401(k) with a generous match.
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
- Ancillary insurance, including vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid company holidays, including additional flex days.
- Eligibility to participate in a performance-based bonus plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
