Warehouse Manager

CareerPaths NW•Salem, OR

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Our client is a well-established distributor of industrial supplies and fasteners, offering a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Warehouse Manager to lead their warehouse operations into a new era of efficiency, accountability, and scalable growth. This is a pivotal leadership role — not a working supervisor position — designed for a strategic thinker who can build and develop a high-performing, process-driven warehouse team while driving meaningful operational transformation.

Requirements

Proven leadership and team development experience within a warehouse, distribution, or operations environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead teams through periods of operational growth and change management.
Strong process-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, accountability, and operational efficiency.
Experience working with ERP systems and leveraging performance metrics to drive decision-making.
Ability to operate primarily as a strategic leader while remaining willing to support operations hands-on when necessary.
Track record of building scalable warehouse processes and transitioning reactive environments into structured, efficient operations.
Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop warehouse staff to build a high-performing, accountable team culture.
Establish clear performance expectations and hold team members accountable to defined standards.
Oversee the full hiring and onboarding process for warehouse personnel.
Develop, document, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and workflows.
Drive adoption and effective utilization of ERP systems across all warehouse functions.
Ensure inventory accuracy through regular cycle counts, organized storage practices, and proactive reconciliation.
Track, analyze, and report on key operational KPIs to identify trends and drive efficiency improvements.
Oversee daily warehouse operations to ensure consistency, accuracy, and on-time fulfillment.
Coordinate cross-functionally with sales, purchasing, and accounting teams to align warehouse operations with broader business goals.
Proactively identify and implement scalable systems and processes to support operational growth and transition the warehouse from a reactive to a structured, process-driven environment.