Warehouse Manager

Eckart•Columbus, OH

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for ensuring that systems and programs are sufficient to meet company inventory and client needs. The role processes, organizes, maintains, packages, and ships products, and provides leadership and workflow oversight across Inventory, Shipping, and Receiving. The position also oversees inventory storage and warehousing, materials flow, logistics processing, operational costs, and compliance with warehouse procedures and product-handling quality standards. The job requires substantial walking, standing, and bending, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Candidates must pass a background check. This description is not all-inclusive; other reasonably related duties may be assigned, and job duties may change as necessary.

Requirements

At least 2 years of supervisory experience; distribution experience is highly preferred.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels within the organization.
Self-motivated.
Familiarity with or certification in forklift operations.
Knowledge of warehouse procedures and equipment.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Good understanding of inventory management systems and shipping logistics systems.
Ability to walk, stand, and bend for substantial periods.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must pass a background check.

Nice To Haves

Distribution experience is highly preferred.
Forklift operations certification or familiarity.

Responsibilities

Direct the scheduling of resources to ensure proper materials flow, systems management, receiving, and logistics processing.
Ensure incoming shipments are accurately and promptly processed.
Supervise and train receiving staff.
Maintain a safe and organized warehouse environment.
Monitor and control operational costs.
Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth and accurate operations.
Develop and implement strategies to optimize processes.
Ensure compliance with established procedures and maintain effective inventory control over physical product flow and inventory accounting, receiving, and shipping.
Coordinate communications with customers, employees, and the management team.
Manage inventory storage and warehousing.
Ensure compliance with quality standards for handling, storing, and delivering products.
Maintain a work environment focused on safety, efficiency, and cleanliness.
Maintain departmental working relationships and use effective communication, negotiation, and teamwork to achieve performance requirements.
Complete assignments, projects, and other related duties as required by management.