Warehouse Operations Manager

Kimball Equipment•Sparks, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Kimball Equipment Company is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead their Sparks warehouse operation. This role is more than just managing inventory and overseeing daily activities; it requires a leader who takes ownership, develops people, solves problems, and continuously seeks operational improvements. The company emphasizes servant leadership, urgency, curiosity, and supporting the overall success of the business. The Warehouse Operations Manager will oversee all warehouse, inventory, shipping, receiving, and logistics activities, leading and developing personnel, driving inventory accuracy, ensuring safety and efficiency, and collaborating with Parts, Service, and Sales departments. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who views problems as improvement opportunities and takes responsibility for results.

Requirements

5+ years of warehouse, logistics, inventory, or distribution experience.
Previous supervisory or management experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and hold a team accountable.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Experience with inventory control and warehouse management systems.
Strong computer skills and willingness to learn new technologies and business systems.
Forklift and material handling experience.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Heavy equipment, construction, mining, industrial, or parts experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead daily warehouse, inventory, shipping, and receiving operations with a strong sense of urgency and commitment to customer service.
Supervise, mentor, and develop warehouse employees through servant leadership, setting clear expectations while helping employees succeed.
Maintain accurate inventory through disciplined processes, accountability, and a strong pride in ownership.
Utilize and become proficient in Kimball's ERP and inventory management systems to manage inventory, transactions, reporting, and operational performance.
Coordinate freight, deliveries, and branch transfers to ensure parts and materials are where they need to be when they need to be there.
Maintain a safe, clean, organized, and efficient warehouse operation.
Remain curious about how and why processes work and actively look for better ways to operate.
Drive continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and implementing practical solutions that improve productivity, accuracy, and service.
Be the solution, not the problem by taking ownership of challenges and working through them rather than waiting for someone else to act.
Work in solidarity with Parts, Service, Sales, and other Kimball locations, putting company objectives ahead of departmental or individual interests.
Sell or help someone who does by recognizing that accurate inventory, timely shipments, and strong warehouse execution directly support our customers and sales organization.
Promote accountability, teamwork, safety, and a positive attitude while maintaining optimism and high ambition for what the team can accomplish.