Parts Warehouse Operations Manager

Morbark LLC•Fremont Township, MI

About The Position

The Parts Warehouse Operations Manager leads warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, material distribution, order fulfillment, and shipping. The position ensures timely material availability, accurate inventory, efficient workflow, and adherence to safety, quality, service, and cost objectives. The manager directly manages warehouse leads and employees, establishes performance expectations, and drives continuous improvement. No supervisors report to this position.

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 improve business performance; promote teamwork, employee potential, and high ethical standards.
Business acumen to understand financials and metrics and use human, financial, material, and information resources effectively.
Ability to make timely and effective decisions, deliver results through planning and evaluation, and emphasize 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 impacting 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 activities; investigate variances and implement corrective actions.
Ensure accurate and timely ERP transactions and documentation, resolving discrepancies with appropriate departments.
Establish and monitor warehouse performance measures, including on-time shipment, pick and shipping accuracy, inventory accuracy, productivity, overtime, backlog, and safety.
Develop and manage the warehouse operating budget, monitor expenses, explain variances, and implement improvements to control labor, supplies, equipment, and other operating costs.
Lead improvements to 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 appropriate departments.
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and operational controls to ensure 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 timely completion of required training and corrective actions.
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 the resolution of material shortages, receiving discrepancies, and supplier performance issues in coordination with Purchasing and other departments.