Warehouse Manager, Evening/Night Shift

About the role

At Johnson Brothers, we’re a leading wine, spirits, and beer distributor known for exceptional service, operational excellence, and a strong people-first culture. We’re seeking a hands-on, results-driven Warehouse Manager I to lead our night warehouse operations — ensuring our orders are picked, loaded, and delivered accurately, efficiently, and safely.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the night shift warehouse team to achieve productivity, accuracy, and safety goals.
• Oversee nightly order selection, truck loading, and preparation for delivery to ensure on-time and complete shipments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Coach, train, and mentor team members — setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback.
• Monitor key performance indicators and partner with day shift leadership to ensure smooth shift transitions and consistent performance.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and workflow to meet nightly operational demands.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, and company safety standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
• Partner with other departments including Delivery and Inventory Control to align operations and resolve issues quickly.

Requirements

• 2+ years of warehouse or distribution leadership experience; experience managing night shift preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and basic computer skills.
• Understanding of OSHA and DOT safety requirements.
• Flexibility to work overnight hours and additional shifts as needed.