Warehouse Manager

Optech Enterprise Solutions•Laredo, TX

21h

About The Position

The Warehouse Manager is the site manager for the OES Laredo warehouse and has overall responsibility for site operations and all Laredo site staff. The role leads production activities—including assembling, programming, testing, kitting, labeling, and packaging—and warehouse activities, including receiving, inventory, storage, staging, and shipping. The Warehouse Manager owns site results for safety, quality, on-time delivery, inventory accuracy, productivity, and cost; reports key performance indicators; leads the safety program; maintains compliance with the OES integrated management system (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001); and serves as the main point of contact for customers, OES Corporate, and vendors regarding site matters. The position directs daily production and warehouse operations, plans staffing, shifts, and capacity, manages the site budget and expenses, and oversees production execution, inventory control, shipping, reporting, and continuous improvement. It also leads site safety, environmental, and quality-system activities; manages and develops site employees; and maintains facility, equipment, and security operations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution operations, including at least 3 years managing employees.
Leadership of production and warehouse teams, including leads and supervisors.
Operations planning, scheduling, and capacity management skills.
KPI setting, data analysis, and clear performance reporting skills.
Safety leadership and working knowledge of OSHA requirements.
Lean, 5S, and root cause problem-solving skills.
Inventory control and experience with ERP/warehouse systems and Microsoft Excel.
Budgeting and cost-control skills.
Customer focus and clear written and verbal communication.
Sound judgment and decision-making under pressure.
Coaching, delegation, and accountability skills.
Proficiency with ERP and warehouse systems, barcode scanning, and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in operations management, supply chain, industrial engineering, business, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
Experience in electronics assembly, contract manufacturing, or third-party logistics.
Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001 management systems.
OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification, or willingness to complete it within the first 6 months.
Forklift certification.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Direct daily production and warehouse operations at the Laredo site to meet customer requirements, schedules, and cost targets.
Plan staffing, shifts, and capacity to match customer demand and seasonal volume.
Serve as the main site contact for customers, OES Corporate, and vendors, communicating priorities, issues, and changes.
Prepare and manage the site budget, labor plan, and expenses, and approve purchases within assigned authority.
Own execution of the production plan through the Production Lead and team.
Ensure standard work and work instructions are current, followed, and used for training; balance production lines and resolve bottlenecks.
Work with IT and the customer to launch new products and process changes.
Oversee receiving, put-away, storage, replenishment, picking, packing, staging, and shipping through the Warehouse Lead and team.
Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and physical inventories, and ensure transactions are recorded correctly in company systems.
Coordinate cross-border and inter-warehouse moves with Import/Export, Logistics, carriers, and customs brokers so shipments leave complete, documented, and on time.
Set, track, and report site KPIs.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly performance reports for management and customers, explain results, and identify actions to close gaps.
Lead lean, 5S, and continuous-improvement work, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions.
Lead the site safety program and maintain a safe workplace under OSHA and ISO 45001.
Ensure employees complete site and job safety training and that training records are maintained.
Lead site injury and incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions.
Conduct regular safety and 5S audits, and manage environmental requirements under ISO 14001, including waste, recycling, and R2 material handling.
Ensure site work follows the OES integrated management system and customer requirements.
Control nonconforming product and lead corrective action with the Quality and ISO teams; prepare the site for internal, customer, and certification audits.
Keep site documents, records, and work instructions current under document control.
Lead, schedule, coach, and develop all Laredo site staff; set expectations and hold regular one-on-ones and team meetings.
Recruit and select team members with HR; recommend hiring, promotion, discipline, and termination decisions, and document performance and conduct issues in partnership with HR.
Approve timecards accurately and on time, and ensure non-exempt employees record all time worked, take breaks, and are paid for all overtime.
Maintain the building, equipment, and forklifts in safe working order; schedule preventive maintenance and coordinate repairs.
Manage site security, access, and asset protection, including keys, badges, cameras, and inventory controls.
Keep required workplace posters and site postings current with HR.
Perform other duties and activities as assigned; responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.