Warehouse Manager

Gameday Social Apparel•Sioux Falls, SD

21d•$52,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager oversees all day-to-day warehouse operations for Gameday Social’s apparel fulfillment center. This role ensures efficient flow of goods from receiving through production, storage, and shipping. The Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading the warehouse team, maintaining inventory accuracy, managing workflows for pick/pack and order fulfillment, and ensuring timely, accurate, and high-quality shipments for our customers and retail partners. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balances structure with flexibility, and can build scalable processes to support a growing fashion and lifestyle brand.

Requirements

5+ years of warehouse or operations management experience, ideally in apparel, manufacturing, or consumer goods.
Strong leadership and team management skills with hands-on operational oversight.
Familiarity with ERP and WMS systems (ApparelMagic, ShipStation, or similar).
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a high-growth, fast-moving, and team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Lean practices, 5S, or Six Sigma preferred but not required.
Bachelor’s degree preferred, but relevant experience strongly considered.

Responsibilities

Oversee all warehouse activities including receiving, picking, packing, shipping, and returns.
Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient warehouse layout that supports production and order accuracy.
Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for inventory handling and fulfillment.
Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for order accuracy, productivity, and cost efficiency.
Manage the warehouse operational budget, focusing on controlling labor costs (overtime) and optimizing the procurement of shipping and packaging supplies.
Manage facility maintenance and the lifecycles of warehouse equipment (forklifts, racking, scan guns), ensuring maximum uptime.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Lean) to optimize space utilization, reduce waste, and improve labor efficiency.
Maintain real-time accuracy across the WMS system (Ship Hero).
Ensure timely fulfillment of wholesale and direct-to-consumer orders, coordinating closely with production and logistics.
Monitor and improve processes for receiving, storage, and replenishment of materials.
Establish and oversee a rigorous cycle counting program to maintain 99%+ inventory accuracy and minimize year-end shrinkage.
Manage outbound carrier relationships and SLAs to ensure optimal shipping rates and on-time delivery performance.
Develop and enforce loss prevention strategies to mitigate inventory shrinkage, damage, and theft.
Hiring, firing, performance reviews, coaching.
Supervise, coach, and work alongside a tight-knit team of 3 warehouse associates, fostering a positive, high-accountability culture.
Train team members on safety, quality, and performance standards.
Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, merchandising and screen print teams to meet deadlines and launch schedules.
Act as a "player-coach," directly assisting with fulfillment, receiving, and organizing tasks as needed to meet daily deadlines.
Design and implement a comprehensive cross-training program to ensure total operational flexibility and coverage.
Manage scheduling, performance reviews, and training for all direct reports.
Ensure all safety, security, and compliance standards are met in line with OSHA requirements.
Conduct regular inspections and maintain documentation for safety protocols and equipment maintenance.