Warehouse Operations Manager
About the role
The Warehouse Operations Manager oversees all aspects of warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and compliance with safety and quality standards. This role leads a large team of front-line employees and supervisors, managing inventory, order fulfillment, key account relationships, scheduling, and process optimization.
Responsibilities
- Manage daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
- Lead, train, and supervise warehouse staff and supervisors—overseeing scheduling, performance management, and adherence to safety standards.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve warehouse systems, workflows, and processes to ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment.
- Oversee inventory management, ensuring accurate stock levels and resolving discrepancies or shortages promptly.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as Quality Control, Sales, and Customer Service to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.
- Enforce company and regulatory safety standards, fostering a culture of safety and compliance.
- Analyze operational data, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and prepare regular reports for senior leadership.
- Ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of warehouse facilities and equipment.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational challenges and process bottlenecks.
- Collaborate with sales partners to manage key accounts.
- Oversee the returns department to ensure timely and accurate processing.
- Champion continuous improvement using Lean and 6S methodologies.
- Manage and support cross-departmental projects that enhance operational efficiency.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in warehouse operations, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Proven ability to lead teams and drive performance in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in distribution or logistics preferred.
- Working knowledge of shipping logistics and inventory management systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data entry software.
- Experience with SAP, WMS, RF systems, or related tools preferred.
- OSHA certification or strong understanding of workplace safety standards a plus.
- Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic work environment; ability to cover multiple shifts as needed.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with team members, leadership, and customers.
- Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership and management experience.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Experience in warehouse operations and logistics.
- Ability to enforce safety standards and foster a safe work environment.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Adaptability to a dynamic work environment.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and data entry software.
- Knowledge of SAP, WMS, RF systems, or similar tools.
- OSHA certification or equivalent safety training.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401K, profit sharing, paid time off, holidays, and reimbursement for gym memberships. We also provide a collaborative work environment where we strive to exceed our customers' expectations and are committed to equal opportunity employment.
Pay
TBD based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
10am-7pm.