Job Description

Warehouse Manager

Position Overview:

The Warehouse Manager plays a vital role in the supply chain team by providing leadership and driving continuous improvement to ensure on-time delivery to customers. This role is responsible for overseeing warehouse operations, managing personnel, optimizing processes, and maintaining compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the warehouse operates at peak efficiency by supervising, organizing, and training warehouse employees while establishing and managing operational goals.
• Maintain key operating metrics and analyze data to assess performance, driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop warehouse operations processes, including product handling, storage requirements, equipment utilization, inventory accuracy, and lot code rotation.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing standards, procedures, and compliance with legal regulations.
• Act as an operations liaison for new technology innovation and implementation.
• Design and implement effective warehouse layouts to optimize product flow, equipment usage, and handling systems.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, waste reduction, and cost savings, evaluating and prioritizing potential initiatives.
• Develop, audit, and control the department budget, ensuring operational costs remain within the plan.
• Coordinate logistics for domestic and international shipments.
• Communicate with internal teams, including Sales, Customer Solutions, Supply Chain, and Operations, regarding shipment status and urgency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required. In Logistics or Business Administration is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Expertise in inventory management, logistics, regulatory compliance, productivity improvement, and operational planning.
• Familiarity with standardized goals, metrics, quantifiable KPIs, and performance-based incentive programs.
• Advanced computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and the ability to analyze large datasets to drive process improvements.
• Extensive experience with TMS & WMS (SAP required).
• Data-driven, fact-based decision-maker with strong collaboration skills and high integrity.
• Working knowledge or certifications related to DOT/IATA/Dangerous Goods is a plus.

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