Parts Warehouse Operations Manager

Alamo Group•Winn, MI

About The Position

The Parts Warehouse Operations Manager leads warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, material distribution, order fulfillment, and shipping. The role ensures timely material availability, accurate inventory, efficient workflow, and adherence to safety, quality, service, and cost objectives. The manager directly leads warehouse leads and employees, establishes performance expectations, and drives continuous improvement. No supervisors report to this position. The manager oversees daily operations and staffing, employee development, inventory processes and accuracy, warehouse performance measures, operating budgets and expenses, process improvements, standard operating procedures, and equipment and technology. The position collaborates with Purchasing, Production, Planning, Customer Service, Logistics, Finance, and other departments to align warehouse activities with business needs and resolve operational constraints. It also promotes safety, quality, Lean, and 6S practices, and supports multiple shifts and overtime as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 3–5 years of successful warehouse leadership experience.
Experience directly managing warehouse employees and coordinating daily execution through team leads.
Experience managing inventory accuracy, labor planning, operational performance, and warehouse expenses.
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to directly manage employees, develop warehouse leads, and establish accountability.
Knowledge of receiving, warehousing, inventory control, material distribution, order fulfillment, and shipping practices.
Ability to analyze operational data, identify root causes, and implement measurable improvements.
Ability to develop staffing plans, coordinate departmental activities, and prioritize work based on business needs.
Knowledge of operating budgets, expense management, labor utilization, and warehouse performance metrics.
Working knowledge of ERP systems, warehouse management systems, Microsoft Excel, and data retrieval and reporting tools.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
Ability to work under pressure, resolve competing priorities, and meet production and shipping schedules.
Knowledge of Lean principles, standardized work, continuous improvement, and 6S.
Ability to assess warehouse equipment needs and coordinate maintenance and operational support.
Ability to operate forklifts and material handling equipment upon completion of required training and authorization.
Ability to support multiple shifts and work overtime, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
Ability to drive change and improvement, balance change, and continually improve business performance.
Ability to maximize employee potential, promote high ethical standards, communicate and negotiate effectively, and develop internal and external networks.
Ability to understand and interpret business financials and metrics, apply effective business strategies, and use human, financial, material, and information resources effectively.
Ability to make timely and effective decisions and deliver results through planning, implementation, and evaluation of business metrics, systems, policies, and programs, with emphasis on accountability and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, operations management, or a related field.
Five or more years of warehouse leadership experience in an operation with 5,000 or more SKUs and/or high-volume shipping and receiving activity.
Experience supporting a manufacturing or industrial distribution environment.
Lean or 6S certification, including a demonstrated history of implementing and sustaining standardized work, Lean principles, and 6S.

Responsibilities

Manage daily receiving, warehousing, inventory control, material distribution, picking, packing, and shipping operations.
Directly manage warehouse leads and employees, including hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective action in partnership with Human Resources.
Develop warehouse leads in daily work coordination, employee training, communication, problem-solving, and escalation of operational issues.
Establish daily priorities and staffing plans based on production schedules, order volume, customer commitments, and business requirements.
Manage processes affecting inventory, including receiving, put-away, picking, material transfers, shipment confirmation, and returns.
Coordinate material movement and delivery to support production schedules, service requirements, and customer orders.
Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, audits, location controls, and reconciliation; investigate variances and implement corrective actions.
Ensure accurate and timely ERP transactions and documentation, and resolve discrepancies with appropriate departments.
Establish and monitor warehouse performance measures, including on-time shipment, picking and shipping accuracy, inventory accuracy, productivity, overtime, backlog, and safety.
Develop and manage the warehouse operating budget, monitor expenses, explain variances, and improve control of labor, supplies, equipment, and other operating costs.
Improve warehouse layout, material flow, storage capacity, slotting, and work methods to reduce waste, errors, delays, and unnecessary handling.
Develop stocking and storage strategies in partnership with Purchasing, Planning, Production, and other departments.
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and operational controls for consistent execution across shifts.
Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Planning, Customer Service, Logistics, and Finance to resolve constraints and align warehouse activities with business priorities.
Ensure compliance with safety requirements, quality standards, and company policies; address hazards and ensure required training and corrective actions are completed.
Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment through Lean and 6S principles.
Oversee the availability, maintenance, and effective use of warehouse equipment and technology; identify repair, replacement, and system improvement needs.
Resolve operational issues affecting staffing, inventory, equipment, capacity, and order fulfillment, including recovery plans for backlogs and service disruptions.
Support resolution of material shortages, receiving discrepancies, and supplier performance issues in coordination with Purchasing and other departments.
Support multiple shifts and work overtime, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
Operate forklifts and material handling equipment after required training and authorization.