Warehouse Manager

About the role

Ready to Take Ownership of a Warehouse Operation? Conklin Metal Industries is looking for an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead our Memphis warehouse team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, leading people, solving problems, and making an operation better. You’ll lead a team of four warehouse employees and have a direct impact on how efficiently, safely, and successfully the branch operates. We aren't looking for someone who wants to manage from behind a desk. We want a leader who knows their operation, knows their people, and isn't afraid to jump in alongside the team when needed. If you take pride in building a strong team and running an organized warehouse, we want to talk to you.

Responsibilities

• Lead Your Team
  • Lead, coach, and support a team of four warehouse employees
  • Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable for safety, accuracy, productivity, and performance
  • Train and develop employees while recognizing strengths and opportunities for growth
  • Create an environment where teamwork, communication, and accountability matter
• Run the Operation
  • Oversee the day-to-day warehouse operation, including receiving, inventory, picking, shipping, storage, and logistics
  • Plan daily priorities and make sure the team has what they need to be successful
  • Coordinate schedules and workload to keep material moving efficiently
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and productive warehouse
• Improve How We Work
  • Look for opportunities to improve warehouse flow, organization, productivity, and accuracy
  • Develop and maintain efficient processes for product handling, inventory, shipping, and storage
  • Identify problems and take ownership of finding solutions
  • Partner with branch leadership to make improvements that support employees and customers
• Keep Safety at the Center
  • Maintain a safe working environment for your team
  • Reinforce company safety standards and proper material-handling procedures
  • Address safety concerns quickly and consistently
  • Lead by example and create a culture where everyone takes responsibility for working safely

Requirements

• 3–5 years of warehouse leadership, supervisory, or management experience
• Experience in industrial distribution preferred; HVAC or building materials experience is a plus
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to coach employees, set expectations, and hold people accountable
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office and ERP/inventory systems
• Hands-on leadership style and willingness to work alongside the team when needed
• High school diploma or GED required; additional education is a plus
• Ability to work a typical 7:00 AM–4:00 PM Monday–Friday schedule, with flexibility between 6:00 AM–6:00 PM when operational needs require it

Benefits

Conklin Metal Industries has been in business since 1874 and is now in its fourth generation of family ownership. We are a leading distributor of