Warehouse Manager
About the Role
We are seeking a hands-on, results-driven Warehouse Manager to lead daily operations, optimize material flow, and ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant logistics performance. This role is ideal for an experienced warehouse and logistics professional who excels in fast‑paced environments, continuous improvement initiatives, and team leadership.
What You'll Do
- Lead planning and execution of warehouse initiatives, including layout optimization, process development, and system integration for new or existing facilities.
- Manage day-to-day warehouse, shipping, receiving, and transportation operations, including oversight of frontline supervisors and team members.
- Drive high inventory accuracy through cycle counting, reconciliation, and reduction of excess or obsolete materials.
- Oversee domestic and international shipments, ensuring proper documentation, carrier management, and regulatory compliance.
- Use ERP systems (e.g., SAP) to manage material movement, shipping activities, and inventory accuracy while identifying and implementing process improvements.
- Coordinate logistics activities across multiple locations to ensure consistency, performance, and operational alignment.
- Apply Lean principles and continuous improvement tools to improve safety, efficiency, material flow, and productivity.
- Analyze carrier and supplier quotations, evaluate cost structures, and identify cost‑saving opportunities. Track key performance indicators to enhance warehouse operations, transportation, and overall logistics performance.
- Build and maintain a strong team culture through coaching, communication, and leadership development.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field (preferred).
- 8-10 years of warehouse and logistics management experience, ideally in a manufacturing or high‑volume environment.
- 5+ years of hands-on ERP experience (SAP MM/WM or similar systems required).
- Proven success leading facility startups, major process improvements, or cross-functional logistics projects.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data, supplier proposals, and operational cost structures.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation abilities with internal teams and external partners.
- High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced setting.
- A hands-on leadership approach focused on problem-solving, efficiency, and developing high-performing teams.
- Experience with Lean, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies.
Preferred Experience
- Oversight of multi-site warehouse and logistics operations.
- Familiarity with warehouse automation technologies or advanced material handling systems.
- Working knowledge of safety, compliance, and regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA).
