Warehouse Manager

Reports To: Plant Director, Mesa Department: Manufacturing Location: On Site in Mesa, AZ FLSA Classification: Salaried, Exempt Salary Range: $77,000 - $90,000 About The Company Paleovalley and Wild Pastures were born from a simple but radical idea: real food can heal — people, animals, and the planet. When Paleovalley co-founders Autumn and Chas Smith saw how industrialized food was affecting human health and the health of the land, they refused to play along. Autumn's own journey of healing through nutrient-dense foods lit a fire that became Paleovalley. From there, the mission grew roots, sprouted wings, and eventually expanded into Wild Pastures to bring regeneratively raised meats directly to families nationwide. Today, Paleovalley crafts deeply nourishing snacks and supplements made with organic ingredients and honorable sourcing. Wild Pastures connects small American farmers practicing regenerative agriculture with customers who believe better food is worth fighting for. Every product, every partnership, and every decision is guided by a commitment to real ingredients, regenerative practices, and the belief that health is built from the soil up. We're a team of grounded doers, curious thinkers, bold builders, and warm humans who like to laugh while doing meaningful work. We're growing quickly, fueled by purpose and a shared desire to repair the food system one thoughtful choice at a time. If you feel energized by impact, drawn to mission, and ready to join a company rewriting the future of food, we'd love to meet you! About The Opportunity We are seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead warehouse operations across our two Mesa, Arizona production facilities. As Paleovalley continues to grow its in-house manufacturing capabilities, this role will play an important part in building the reliable, efficient warehouse operations that keep our production teams supplied and our products moving where they need to go. You'll join the Mesa operation during an important period of growth and transition, with an immediate focus on bringing greater structure, consistency, and accountability to warehouse operations. Reporting to the Plant Director, the Warehouse Manager will own day-to-day warehouse execution across both Mesa sites, including receiving, storage, inventory movement, staging, outbound shipments, inter-facility transfers, and support of production needs. With operations spanning dry, frozen, and temperature-controlled environments, this leader will help ensure inventory accuracy, cold-chain discipline, safe product movement, and consistent processes across both facilities. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys building strong teams and stronger systems. You'll lead and develop warehouse supervisors and team leads, establish consistent processes and expectations across both locations, and partner closely with Production, Quality, Purchasing, Maintenance, and other teams to solve problems and continuously improve how work gets done. As our Mesa operations continue to evolve, you'll have the opportunity to help shape how our warehouse function scales with them. What You'll Do Operational Leadership & Ownership Own all day-to-day warehouse operations across both Mesa sites, ensuring safe, accurate, and timely movement of product in, out, and throughout the warehouseLead high-volume inbound, outbound, staging, and internal product flow across dry storage and frozen and temperature-controlled environments at both Mesa sitesCoordinate inter-facility transfers between the two Mesa sites, ensuring accurate transfer documentation and inventory reconciliationService production operations at both Mesa sites, ensuring warehouse activity supports production supply and demand needsEnsure inventory accuracy and data integrity within the ERP/WMS by working closely with the Senior Buyer, through disciplined processes, audits, and accountabilityReceive, inspect, record, and properly store incoming inventory according to company standardsSupport the Senior Buyer with cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation of discrepancies across both Mesa sitesEnsure organized storage locations, proper stock rotation, and timely replenishmentCoordinate outbound shipments, loading schedules, and transfers to delivery trucksMaintain building, equipment, and property standards in partnership with Operations and MaintenanceManage leased fleet trucks and drivers, tracking mileage and reefer run hours in the lease service provider portal and scheduling maintenanceManage leased forklifts, tracking run hours per unit and managing onsite preventive maintenance (PM) schedulesEvaluate warehouse layout, storage utilization, and material flow across both facilities, identifying opportunities to improve space utilization, organization, efficiency, and product movement. People Leadership & Development Lead warehouse operations through the existing Warehouse Supervisor and team leads, providing coaching, direction, and accountability while developing frontline leadership capability across both Mesa facilities Build a strong, reliable warehouse team through hiring, onboarding, training, and coaching (with HR partnership)Coordinate staffing and coverage across both Mesa sites, balancing labor allocation based on volume and operational demandConduct regular performance conversations, feedback, and corrective action as needed, including write-ups and terminations with HR supportFoster a culture of ownership, safety, accountability, and continuous improvementEnsure appropriate staffing, coverage, and labor planning to meet operational demands Systems, Safety & Continuous Improvement Draft, implement, and enforce consistent SOPs across both Mesa sites, standardizing warehouse operations throughout MesaMonitor cold chain and temperature compliance across frozen and temperature-controlled storage areasProactively evaluate warehouse operations, workflows, and team feedback to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and operational risks, then develop and implement practical solutions that improve accuracy, productivity, material flow, and scalability across both Mesa sites. Partner with the Plant Director to establish, implement, and monitor KPIs across both Mesa sites (accuracy, efficiency, labor, safety), and report back on corrective actions and implemented improvementsPartner cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Purchasing and other stakeholders to improve workflows and scale processesSupport equipment troubleshooting and coordinate maintenance or vendor support as requiredMaintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environmentOwn forklift safety and assessment training, and enforce safety and operational policies and rules across both Mesa sites Hands-On Support Maintain a visible presence on the warehouse floor across both facilities, regularly observing operations, engaging with the team, identifying improvement opportunities, and stepping into operations when needed to solve problems and lead by example Requirements What You'll Need to Succeed High school diploma or equivalent5+ years of progressive warehouse or distribution center management experience, with demonstrated responsibility for warehouse operations and people leadership Proven experience managing supervisors or leads in a larger or multi-site warehouse environmentExperience coordinating operations, staffing, or transfers across multiple locations/facilitiesExperience with cold-chain/frozen storage operations and temperature monitoring complianceExperience optimizing warehouse layouts, storage utilization, and material flow in a complex warehouse or distribution environment Strong working knowledge of ERP/WMS systems and operational reportingValid driver's license and clean driving recordComfort using tools such as Google Sheets, Slack, mobile apps, and web-based systemsAbility and willingness to perform physical aspects of the role, including lifting up to 50 lbs with proper equipmentStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environmentClear, respectful communication skills and the ability to lead with accountability and empathyOwnership-driven mindset with strong follow-throughPractical, solutions-oriented approach to problem solvingAlignment with Paleovalley and Wild Pastures' mission and values Bonus Points Associate's degree or higherForklift certificationExperience in food, frozen, or cGMP-regulated environmentsExperience scaling or stabilizing operations in a large warehouse settingExperience with Acumatica, Logiwa, or similar ERP/WMS platforms, including experience supporting a WMS implementation or operational transition Benefits Our Commitment to You Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 100% employer-paid dental/vision and a small monthly medical premium for employees; dependents may be added at employee costGenerous Paid time off to support balance and restPaid sick time for when you need itSix (6) paid holidays each yearPaid parental leave for growing families100% company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance401(k) with up to a 4% company match after one year of serviceMonthly product stipend or access to perfectly imperfect damaged product so you can enjoy the nutrient-dense foods you help bring to others Work Environment & Physical Demands This role takes place in a manufacturing/warehouse environment and may involve exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and airborne particles. Employees must follow all safety guidelines and use required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The position requires regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and the ability to lift and move items up to 50 pounds. Work may involve operating or working near machinery and other equipment. These physical demands are representative of those necessary to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Compliance & Employment Practices Paleovalley and Wild Pastures are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, and we do not discriminate based on any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We're also committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or an accommodation at any point, please reach out to HRteam@paleovalley.com. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. At this time, Paleovalley and Wild Pastures are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas, including but not limited to H-1B, TN, or OPT. Any offer of employment is contingent upon completion of Form I-9 and verification of work authorization. We participate in E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the U.S. To support an efficient and consistent application review process, we may use technology-assisted tools to help organize and review applications; however, these tools do not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions are made by our team. This role is open until filled.