Warehouse Manager
About The Position
As a key operational leader within a fast-paced, service-driven distribution environment, the Warehouse Manager ensures that daily receiving, picking, staging, loading, and delivery activities run efficiently; customer orders are accurate and on time; labor productivity targets are met; safety standards are upheld; and inventory remains accurate and controlled. Key Responsibilities Strategic & Operational Execution Execute the operational components of the company’s strategic plan at the branch level. Lead daily warehouse huddles focused on safety, service, labor productivity, and inventory accuracy. Review daily operating reports and address performance gaps immediately. Warehouse Operations & Service Delivery Oversee daily receiving, picking, staging, loading, and delivery coordination. Maintain structured quality control processes to minimize incorrect deliveries. Ensure accurate staging and load verification prior to dispatch. Monitor route efficiency and coordinate with drivers for timely departures. Safety, Compliance & Risk Management Conduct regular safety meetings and reinforce safety protocols in daily huddles. Promote a zero-tolerance culture for unsafe behavior. Monitor safety metrics including recordable incidents and close calls. Ensure OSHA compliance and adherence to warehouse safety standards. Investigate incidents promptly and implement corrective action. Ensure proper forklift certification and equipment safety inspections. Labor Management & Workforce Leadership Supervise warehouse associates, supervisors, and drivers (as applicable). Manage staffing levels to support seasonal demand. Control overtime usage to meet annual targets. Coach and develop supervisors and high-potential team members. Maintain a disciplined but positive, team-oriented work environment. Inventory Management & Accuracy Review daily inventory variance reports and resolve discrepancies immediately. Maintain inventory variance ≤ 0.5%. Conduct weekly cycle counts and ensure quarterly hard count compliance. Separate and manage slow-moving, obsolete, and damaged inventory. Fleet & Equipment Coordination Ensure proper staging and loading to prevent vehicle damage. Coordinate preventive fleet maintenance scheduling. Monitor vehicle downtime and escalate issues proactively. Conduct periodic ride-alongs to assess delivery professionalism and route efficiency. Ensure forklifts and warehouse equipment are properly maintained. Cost Control & Reporting Manage branch-level operating expenses within approved budgets. Control overtime to meet company targets. Ensure accurate daily reporting and documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration , Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of warehouse or distribution leadership experience.
- Proven experience managing teams in fast-paced warehouse environments.
- Strong financial awareness related to labor and operating costs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in wholesale, logistics , or distribution preferred.
Responsibilities
- Execute the operational components of the company’s strategic plan at the branch level.
- Lead daily warehouse huddles focused on safety, service, labor productivity, and inventory accuracy.
- Review daily operating reports and address performance gaps immediately.
- Oversee daily receiving, picking, staging, loading, and delivery coordination.
- Maintain structured quality control processes to minimize incorrect deliveries.
- Ensure accurate staging and load verification prior to dispatch.
- Monitor route efficiency and coordinate with drivers for timely departures.
- Conduct regular safety meetings and reinforce safety protocols in daily huddles.
- Promote a zero-tolerance culture for unsafe behavior.
- Monitor safety metrics including recordable incidents and close calls.
- Ensure OSHA compliance and adherence to warehouse safety standards.
- Investigate incidents promptly and implement corrective action.
- Ensure proper forklift certification and equipment safety inspections.
- Supervise warehouse associates, supervisors, and drivers (as applicable).
- Manage staffing levels to support seasonal demand.
- Control overtime usage to meet annual targets.
- Coach and develop supervisors and high-potential team members.
- Maintain a disciplined but positive, team-oriented work environment.
- Review daily inventory variance reports and resolve discrepancies immediately.
- Maintain inventory variance ≤ 0.5%.
- Conduct weekly cycle counts and ensure quarterly hard count compliance.
- Separate and manage slow-moving, obsolete, and damaged inventory.
- Ensure proper staging and loading to prevent vehicle damage.
- Coordinate preventive fleet maintenance scheduling.
- Monitor vehicle downtime and escalate issues proactively.
- Conduct periodic ride-alongs to assess delivery professionalism and route efficiency.
- Ensure forklifts and warehouse equipment are properly maintained.
- Manage branch-level operating expenses within approved budgets.
- Control overtime to meet company targets.
- Ensure accurate daily reporting and documentation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
