Warehouse Manager
Edwards Vacuum · Sanborn, NY · 2 wk ago
On-siteManufacturing$90k–$110k/yrFull-time
About the role
As a Warehouse Manager, your mission is to drive operational excellence within the distribution center by optimizing warehouse performance, ensuring data and inventory integrity, and leading continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service, safety, and cost efficiency. You will report directly to the North America Distribution Center Manager.
Responsibilities
- Drive a safety-first culture within the warehouse and lead by example.
- Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, staging, and shipping.
- Ensure efficient material flow to support on-time delivery and service level commitments.
- Balance workload, labor, and space utilization to meet operational demand.
- Resolve operational disruptions and act as an escalation point for warehouse-related issues.
- Establish, communicate, and drive DC expectations, goals, targets, and KPIs.
- Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
- Use KPIs and data (OTD, productivity, accuracy, waste, cycle time) to drive improvements.
- Standardize processes and ensure consistent ways of working across shifts and teams.
- Support digitalization, automation, and system enhancements as the DC evolves.
- Promote and ensure the level of quality expected by customers, both internal and external, working closely with Quality.
- Maintain the necessary capacity to meet warehouse demands.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Education Level: High School Diploma or equivalent required. AAS or Bachelor’s degree preferred. Industry experience considered in the absence of a degree.
- Relevant Previous Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in distribution and warehousing with 3–5 years of supervisory experience.
- Knowledge Areas/Skills:
- Solid experience with SAP and ERP programs.
- Strong communication and proven leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively with people of varying levels of education, expertise, and backgrounds.
Benefits
- Health and wellness programs, retirement savings, and employee assistance.
- Paid vacation time, sick time, floating holidays, and fixed holidays.
- Strong 401k plan with matching.
- Paid family leave, health paternity/maternity leave, and other benefits supporting work-life balance.
- Global training, mentorship, and career progression pathways.
- Individual learning opportunities, worldwide job opportunities, and technical training from the company academy.
- Education reimbursement offerings.
- Annual variable compensation bonus.
Pay
Salary Range: $90,000 – $110,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location.
Schedule
This role requires you to work on-site at our facility in Sanborn, New York. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.