Senior Night Warehouse Manager

About the role

The Senior Night Warehouse Manager is a hands-on, operational leader responsible for overseeing large-scale, multi-shift warehouse operations in a high-volume, conveyor-based distribution center. This is a leader-of-leaders role with ownership of both operational performance and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and frontline staff, fostering accountability, engagement, and operational excellence.
• Build a strong leadership pipeline and maintain alignment across multi-shift operations, including managers on shifts other than your own.
• Oversee night warehouse operations, including inventory management, picking, replenishment, shipping, and loading.
• Ensure safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery, maintaining compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Safety, Routing, Security, Fleet, HR) to resolve operational challenges and achieve business objectives.
• Own and monitor KPIs, analyze operational data, and implement process improvements to optimize efficiency and service quality.
• Translate organizational goals into actionable warehouse plans and support strategic execution, continuous improvement, and operational scalability.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Lift up to 50 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
• Stand and walk for up to 12 hours during shifts.
• Work in environments where noise levels vary and can be loud.
• Work in areas subject to variable temperatures, including outdoor loading and delivery stations.

Leadership Competencies

• Develop Teams - Build high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and career development.
• Deliver Results - Take ownership of operational performance across all shifts.
• Communicate Clearly - Provide consistent, transparent communication with staff and cross-functional partners.
• Lead Through Change - Adapt to evolving business needs and operational challenges.
• Collaborate Across the Business - Build strong partnerships to support customer service and operational success.

Required Qualifications

• 3-7+ years leading high-volume, conveyor-based warehouse or automated distribution center operations, including ownership of night or multi-shift environments.
• Proven leader-of-leaders experience managing supervisors/managers (not just frontline), with teams of 40+ employees.
• Hands-on operational leadership driving safety, productivity, attendance, and on-time shipping in fast-paced, case-pick or beverage distribution environments.
• Strong WMS experience (HighJump preferred) with the ability to analyze KPIs, optimize workflows, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience of employee and performance management of supervisors or managers, not just frontline employees.
• Experience overseeing multi-shift warehouse operations.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain/Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Preferred Requirements

• Union workforce leadership experience and demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally (Safety, Fleet, HR, Routing).

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay: $100,000-$120,000.00 annual
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance & disability coverage
401(k) with employer match
Generous PTO & paid parental leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

Johnson Brothers is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment and hiring based on qualifications. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time