Warehouse Operations Manager

Particular Council of St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge, Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

As Warehouse Operations Manager, you’ll turn donated goods into meaningful impact—ensuring items move efficiently and respectfully from intake to the places they’re needed most across our mission. You’ll lead day-to-day warehouse operations with a steady focus on safety, quality, and dignity. Key responsibilities include supervising warehouse staff, drivers, and volunteers; coordinating receiving, sorting, evaluation, and distribution; maintaining quality control and documentation; improving operational systems and inventory tracking; and ensuring appropriate channels for resale, recycling, or disposal.

Requirements

Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
3–5 years in operations/logistics/warehouse/retail/nonprofit operations
1–2 years supervising staff and/or volunteers
Strong technology proficiency; inventory software preferred
Forklift certification (or obtain within 90 days)
Valid driver’s license with clean record
Able to meet physical demands of a warehouse setting

Responsibilities

Supervising warehouse staff, drivers, and volunteers
Coordinating receiving, sorting, evaluation, and distribution
Maintaining quality control and documentation
Improving operational systems and inventory tracking
Ensuring appropriate channels for resale, recycling, or disposal
Checking dock activity and the day’s workflow
Answering quick questions, redirecting priorities, and keeping the operation moving when donations surge
Touching base with team members and volunteers
Spot-checking item flow and space organization
Reviewing tracking notes to keep decisions clear and timely
Coordinating with store/program partners as loads move out
Making sure the pace stays steady and the environment remains safe, orderly, and respectful for everyone who enters the warehouse