Warehouse Manager

About the role

This is a hands-on, working manager role. The manager will lead by example and actively support all areas of the operation, including pipe fabrication, hose assembly, automated valve work, shipping and receiving, and general warehouse functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse, receiving, distribution, technical assembly, and shipping operations
• Maintain and improve operational processes by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing operational and personnel policies and procedures
• Supervise and manage warehouse and assembly staff across multiple functions
• Support production directly as needed in pipe fabrication, hose assembly, valve automation, and shipping/receiving
• Implement effective coaching and training for warehouse and technical assembly staff while ensuring accountability and performance
• Work closely with Customer Service personnel to process product returns in a timely manner
• Control inventory levels through physical counts, cycle counts, and reconciliation support
• Communicate with vendors, representatives, and shipping partners to ensure high-quality service and timely execution
• Promote a safe, organized, and productive work environment across all operational areas

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• A 2-year or 4-year degree in Warehouse Management, Industrial Distribution, Inventory Control, Planning, or Logistics is strongly preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of warehouse experience required
• Minimum 2+ years of supervisory or management experience overseeing a multi-functional team of approximately 5-15 employees, including technicians, inventory associates, and shipping/receiving personnel
• 5+ years of experience with inventory control, cycle counting, and reconciliation processes preferred
• 3+ years of forklift instruction/certification and safety/compliance experience required
• 3+ years of shipping and receiving experience preferred; familiarity with UPS and FedEx is highly desired
• Prior experience in industrial distribution, technical assembly, or a fabrication-driven warehouse environment is strongly preferred