Warehouse Manager

EECO•Lynchburg, VA

About The Position

Electrical Equipment Company (EECO) is a full-line electrical distributor specializing in industrial automation and power solutions. The Warehouse Manager leads a team of 11 employees and manages warehouse operations to support performance, efficiency, employee development, and strategic direction. The role reports to the Regional Warehouse Manager and operates independently while aligning decisions with corporate objectives. This is a salaried position and includes approximately 10% travel to support new projects and train staff at other company locations. The manager oversees warehouse and delivery operations, team performance, operational planning, quality and inventory controls, and warehouse-related financial planning. The position is based in Lynchburg, Virginia. The salary range for Virginia positions is $64,000 to $96,000.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in warehouse management or a similar operational role is preferred.
Strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to mentor, coach, and develop team members.
Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously.
Proficiency with warehouse management systems, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Budgeting and financial experience.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced distribution environment.
Quality control experience, including root cause analysis and corrective action development.
Ability to develop a culture of accountability.
Strong experience with conflict resolution.
Strong planning skills for labor and order flow to meet customer needs.
Ability to work by and speak to EECO’s cultural beliefs: Achieve Results, Delight Customers, Straight Talk, It’s Mine, Value Everyone, Think Team, and Build Trust.
Ability to travel approximately 10% to assist with projects and train staff at other company locations.

Nice To Haves

Inventory control experience.
Warehouse management or similar operational experience of at least 3 years is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and improve team performance through mentoring, coaching, development, and performance management.
Foster a culture of growth, trust, mutual respect, and accountability; recruit, hire, onboard, recognize, and address performance gaps among team members.
Oversee receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and returns to ensure orders are accurate and delivered on time.
Manage delivery routes, drivers, and fleet operations, including route planning, vehicle maintenance, and applicable DOT compliance.
Own next-business-day delivery and order accuracy performance, and promptly resolve customer service issues.
Coordinate with sales, purchasing, and other branches to align warehouse capacity with customer needs.
Maintain the facility, material handling equipment, and building security, and uphold housekeeping standards.
Review warehouse performance metrics and use data to identify trends, opportunities, and action plans for operational excellence.
Implement daily, weekly, and monthly operating plans and set quarterly goals aligned with corporate objectives.
Evaluate work quality, conduct root cause analysis, develop corrective action plans, and use lessons learned to improve operations, cost, and efficiency.
Monitor inventory accuracy through the cycle-counting program to meet or exceed company targets and audit requirements.
Plan and manage warehouse budgets, personnel costs, variable expenses, and equipment needs.
Travel to support new projects and train staff at other company locations.