Warehouse Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee on-site distribution and warehousing activities in a fast-paced manufacturing and supply chain environment. This full-time position is responsible for managing day-to-day warehouse functions, including inventory control, inbound and outbound logistics, order fulfillment, and continuous process improvement.

This role leads all receiving and shipping activities, ensures accurate system transactions, and manages customer and supplier returns. The Warehouse Operations Manager works closely with cross-functional partners to communicate inventory availability, shipment delays, and order constraints, while proactively adjusting schedules to address material shortages, design changes, labor constraints, or operational disruptions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, shipping, inventory accuracy, and material movement

• Ensure timely and accurate data entry for all warehouse transactions within the ERP system

• Coordinate inbound and outbound shipments and communicate backorders or delivery delays to internal stakeholders

• Manage customer returns, vendor returns, and service exchanges in accordance with established procedures

• Adjust warehouse priorities and schedules to support production and customer commitments amid changing conditions

• Serve as a primary ERP system user for warehouse and inventory-related functions

• Develop, update, and improve shipping and material handling procedures in partnership with internal teams

• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse personnel to meet performance, quality, and safety expectations

• Monitor and maintain material handling equipment and ensure compliance with safety standards

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, accuracy, and throughput

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support operational objectives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in warehouse operations with direct people management responsibility

• Advanced ERP system experience required, particularly in inventory control and material management functions

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams using effective supervisory and performance management practices

• Strong working knowledge of inventory control principles and warehouse processes

• Experience with standard shipping and distribution procedures

• High attention to detail with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions

• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel skills

• Comfortable working with warehouse management systems and related software tools