Warehouse Manager

About the role

The Warehouse Manager oversees all receiving, warehouse, inventory control, material movement, shipping, and logistics activities supporting manufacturing operations at the Socomec Suwanee facility. This role ensures uninterrupted material flow from supplier receipt through production consumption and shipment while maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, operational efficiency, and service.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Manage all receiving activities, ensuring timely and accurate processing of incoming materials, components, and indirect supplies.
• Cook up inbound material priorities with Procurement, Planning, and Production to support manufacturing schedules.
• Establish and maintain receiving, inspection, staging, and material flow processes to improve efficiency and inventory visibility.
• Implement and enforce receiving safety best practices, including dock safety, trailer loading/unloading procedures, material handling standards, forklift operations, and PPE compliance.
• Lead warehouse operations including material storage, inventory control, cycle counting, picking, replenishment, and inventory accuracy programs.
• Maintain organized warehouse layouts, bin locations, visual management systems, and storage strategies that support business growth.
• Develop and implement warehouse processes, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve productivity and service levels.
• Implement warehouse safety best practices through standardized work, housekeeping programs, forklift traffic management, ergonomic practices, and routine safety audits.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials to manufacturing through effective kitting, picking, staging, and replenishment processes.
• Cook up material flow between Receiving, Warehouse, and Production to prevent shortages and production interruptions.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, BOM changes, and engineering transitions to maintain material readiness.
• Implement material handling safety best practices that protect employees, equipment, and product integrity while supporting efficient production operations.
• Manage all domestic and international shipping operations, including carrier coordination, shipping documentation, and freight scheduling.
• Ensure shipments are packaged, labeled, and documented accurately to meet customer, regulatory, and transportation requirements.
• Serve as the business owner for warehouse, inventory, and shipping-related ERP transactions, processes, and data integrity.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and performance metrics across warehouse operations.
• Lead warehouse optimization projects including layout improvements, inventory control enhancements, and process automation initiatives.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through training, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on eliminating workplace hazards.

Required Essential Qualifications, Experience, And Skills

• 3+ years of experience in warehouse, materials, inventory, or logistics operations.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory control processes.
• Strong understanding of receiving, warehouse, inventory, and shipping operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• Experience implementing warehouse processes or WMS systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience supporting NPI and manufacturing growth environments.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the warehouse and production areas for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Forklift certified.

Working Conditions

• Environment: Located primarily in a production area within a manufacturing facility.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels, varying temperatures, and industrial equipment.

Employment Requirements

• Commitment to Health and Safety best practices and regulations.
• Adherence to company policies.

Compensation Range

$90,000 – $105,000 USD upon request.