Night Warehouse Manager - Fishers, IN
About The Position
The Manager, Warehouse ensures a warehouse culture focused on people, safety, service, and cost through engagement with warehouse associates, excellent customer service, and safe, profitable operations. The role manages personnel and warehouse operations to ensure safe, accurate, and timely receiving and storage of inbound products or selection and loading of outbound products. Experience leading unionized, hourly warehouse employees is required. The schedule is primarily Sunday through Thursday, starting at 5 p.m., with occasional Friday shifts from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. The role requires 10% travel, typically for mandatory meetings or training. Work takes place in warehouse areas, including cooler and freezer areas that may reach -5 degrees Fahrenheit.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience in warehouse distribution.
- At least one year of experience overseeing a workforce.
- Experience leading unionized, hourly warehouse employees.
- Broad knowledge of warehouse operations, methods, and procedures.
- Strong leadership, communication, and people-development skills.
- Familiarity with inventory control, OSHA, HACCP, and other regulatory requirements.
- Ability to interpret financial and operational data.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to travel 10%, typically for mandatory meetings or training.
- Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including frequent walking and sitting; occasional standing, driving, lifting, and carrying; and continuous carrying of 1–10 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- College degree preferred.
- HACCP certification is a plus.
- PCQI certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Champion safety procedures, processes, and training to maintain a safety-first warehouse culture.
- Coach, train, and develop associates; assist with problem resolution; discuss performance with Senior Warehouse Managers; and create plans to address performance gaps.
- Maintain open communication and direct the workforce to support efficient workflow.
- Direct and supervise warehouse associates’ work and productivity, and promote engagement, retention, and company values.
- Interview and hire warehouse personnel with Senior Warehouse Managers; review performance, coach on productivity and safety targets, and deliver disciplinary action.
- Direct associates to achieve accurate orders and ensure orders are staged and loaded; oversee preparation of the warehouse for shipping or receiving on the next shift.
- Monitor operational information, including mis-picks and productivity reports, and coach or counsel associates to address issues and meet shift targets.
- On day shift, designate inbound carrier dock locations; ensure product is stocked appropriately according to food safety and FIFO procedures; monitor replenishment; and oversee will call.
- Maintain the physical condition and safety of the warehouse and equipment, including preparing repair work orders and equipment requisitions.
- Work with operations management to identify inventory shrink sources, develop action plans, analyze operations, and recommend expense and cost-control improvements.
- Inspect the facility for safety hazards and resolve or report them to the safety manager.
- Ensure compliance with the Master Sanitation Schedule and FSQA requirements.
- Schedule work shifts using appropriate planning tools, such as Microsoft Excel.
- Perform other duties assigned by the manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
