Warehouse Manager

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT CO•Lynchburg, VA

6d•$64,000 - $96,000

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager leads and manages warehouse operations in Lynchburg, Virginia, ensuring performance, efficiency, employee development, and alignment with corporate objectives. The role reports to the Regional Warehouse Manager and leads a team of 11 employees. It is a salaried position with autonomy to operate independently while supporting the company’s strategic direction. The manager oversees warehouse and delivery operations, team performance, operational planning, quality and inventory controls, metrics analysis, and financial planning. The role also works with sales, purchasing, and other branches to align warehouse capacity with customer needs. Travel of approximately 10% is required to assist with new projects and train staff at other company locations.

Requirements

At least 3 years of proven 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, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Proven 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.
Demonstrated ability to develop a culture of accountability.
Strong experience with conflict resolution.
Strong planning skills related to labor and order flow to meet customer needs.
Ability to work by and speak to EECO’s cultural beliefs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, coach, develop, recruit, hire, and onboard team members; set performance expectations and address performance gaps.
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 resolve customer service issues promptly.
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 and analyze performance metrics, develop action plans, identify operational trends, and use data to meet performance targets.
Implement daily, weekly, and monthly operating plans and set quarterly goals aligned with corporate objectives.
Evaluate work quality, conduct root cause analysis, and develop corrective action plans to address deficiencies and prevent recurrence.
Continuously improve warehouse operations, cost efficiency, and operational efficiency using lessons learned.
Monitor inventory accuracy through the cycle-counting program and meet or exceed company accuracy targets and audit requirements.
Plan warehouse budgets for personnel, variable expenses, and equipment needs.
Travel approximately 10% to assist with new projects and train staff at other company locations.
Work in accordance with EECO’s cultural beliefs: Achieve Results, Delight Customers, Straight Talk, It’s Mine, Value Everyone, Think Team, and Build Trust.