Sr Warehouse Manager

Georg Fischer•Little Rock, AR

56d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading all internal warehousing and external distribution center operations at a high velocity engineered plastics facility. This role oversees a complex material flow environment, ensuring that raw materials are staged accurately and efficiently for production, and that finished goods are shipped on time, in full, with full traceability and compliance.

Requirements

Strong leadership and team-building skills.
Ability to coach, delegate, and drive accountability.
Excellent organizational, planning, and time management abilities.
Commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Bachelor's degree or better in a relevant field (Business, Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain, etc.) preferred.
Seven (7) plus years of experience in warehousing, logistics, or distribution, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
Proven success managing warehouse operations in a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution setting.
Experience with ERP and/or WMS systems (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar).

Nice To Haves

Experience in plastics manufacturing or high-mix production environments is advantageous.
Experience with cycle counting programs and inventory reconciliation processes.
Familiarity with Lean tools applied to warehousing and distribution (e.g., spaghetti mapping, pull systems, visual controls).
Exposure to EDI shipping and direct customer fulfillment models.

Responsibilities

Oversees all internal warehouse operations, including receiving, raw material staging, inventory control, and line-side delivery.
Manages the external distribution center, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment, staging, and outbound logistics.
Leads, develops, and holds accountable a team of warehouse employees
Implements and sustains best practices for warehouse layout, 5S, FIFO flow, and inventory accuracy.
Drives improvements in order-picking speed, dock scheduling, and load optimization to reduce freight costs and improve customer satisfaction.
Maintains ERP and WMS system integrity, ensuring real-time inventory tracking and accurate transactional data.
Owns warehouse safety and compliance, including forklift training, pedestrian safety, and material handling standards.
Coordinates with Production, Quality, Purchasing, and Customer Service to meet delivery targets and support efficient plant operations.
Analyzes KPIs and leads regular performance reviews to identify and resolve bottlenecks.
Serves as Plant Manager backup as needed.
Supports a group-wide supply chain and assists with other sites as needed.
Other duties as assigned.