Warehouse Manager - Hattiesburg, MS
About the role
We are seeking a Warehouse Manager who is passionate about leading a dedicated warehouse team, improving processes, and fostering a positive, collaborative culture. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, scheduling, and supporting warehouse staff to meet customer delivery expectations with accuracy and care
- Interviewing, hiring, and training team members to help them grow and excel
- Coaching employees through challenges and handling personnel matters with professionalism and respect
- Upholding company policies and maintaining a safe, well-organized warehouse environment
- Ensuring proper operation of forklifts and equipment while promoting a strong safety culture
- Maintaining compliance with all safety, food safety, and quality standards
- Using systems such as JD Edwards, Excel, Word, and Outlook to support daily operations
- Collaborating with other departments to strengthen teamwork and communication
Responsibilities
Your day-to-day will include:
- Leading, scheduling, and supporting warehouse staff to meet customer delivery expectations with accuracy and care
- Interviewing, hiring, and training team members to help them grow and excel
- Coaching employees through challenges and handling personnel matters with professionalism and respect
- Upholding company policies and maintaining a safe, well-organized warehouse environment
- Ensuring proper operation of forklifts and equipment while promoting a strong safety culture
- Maintaining compliance with all safety, food safety, and quality standards
- Using systems such as JD Edwards, Excel, Word, and Outlook to support daily operations
- Collaborating with other departments to strengthen teamwork and communication
Requirements
The ideal candidate should have:
- An associate degree or several years of progressively responsible warehouse or operations experience
- Strong communication skills and the ability to connect with employees at all levels
- Proven leadership experience — motivating, coaching, and guiding teams toward shared goals
- The ability to handle employee relations with fairness, professionalism, and discretion
- Solid problem-solving skills and comfort working through variables and changing priorities
- Basic math skills and the ability to interpret written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions
- Familiarity with warehouse systems, equipment, and standard business tools
- A desire to understand our manufacturing processes and contribute to continuous improvement
Qualifications
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future.
Skills
The successful candidate will possess:
- Leadership skills
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Training and coaching experience
- Warehouse management experience
- Computer literacy (JD Edwards, Excel, Word, Outlook)
Benefits
Generous Paid Time Off
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
Life Insurance
Short & Long-Term Disability
401(K) with Profit Sharing
Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays
Pay
Details on pay will be provided during the interview process.
Schedule
Shifts may vary based on business needs.