What are the responsibilities and job description for the WAREHOUSE MANAGER position at American Metals Supply?
Join an Employee-Owned Company and Lead a Team That Makes a Difference
We are American Metals Supply, a thriving 100% employee-owned company and leading wholesale distributor of sheet and coil steel, prefabricated duct and fittings, and a complete line of HVACR products. Since 1962, we have built our business around providing quality products, exceptional service, and a workplace where employees have a stake in our success.
As an employee-owner, you have the opportunity to share in the success and growth of American Metals through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
We are seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead our Columbus, Ohio operation. In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day warehouse and delivery functions and lead a team of approximately 7 employees, including warehouse and CDL drivers.
This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who enjoys developing people, keeping operations organized, solving problems, and working alongside the team to ensure our customers receive the service they expect.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the warehouse and delivery team, with a strong focus on safety, accuracy, productivity, and customer service.
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 7 warehouse employees and CDL drivers while fostering teamwork and accountability.
- Oversee receiving, order fulfillment, loading, shipping, and delivery activities to ensure orders are processed accurately and on time.
- Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and proper warehouse procedures.
- Coordinate delivery routing and scheduling to maximize efficiency and provide excellent customer service.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety procedures, DOT requirements, and applicable regulations.
- Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, productivity, organization, and workflow.
- Partner closely with sales, purchasing, and other departments to resolve issues and support the needs of our customers.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
- Be willing to step in and assist the team when operational needs require it.
- 2 years of experience in a warehouse, distribution, logistics, or similar environment.
- Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, coach, and hold team members accountable.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Solid understanding of warehouse, inventory, distribution, and logistics processes.
- Comfortable using warehouse technology and computer systems, including ERP and RF scanning systems.
- Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- HVAC or wholesale distribution experience preferred, but not required.
- Forklift certification preferred.
- Class A CDL is a plus.
Why American Metals Supply?
As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees have a direct stake in the success we build together. In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – annual company contributions have historically amounted to approximately 10–20% of annual pay
- 401(k) with a 6% company matching contribution
- Paid Time Off
- 7 paid holidays each year
- Medical coverage with low employee premiums
- Free dental coverage
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- No-cost general medical and mental health telehealth
- No-cost virtual physical therapy
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- FSA, HSA, and dependent care options
- Employer-paid wellness program
- Voluntary supplemental coverage options
- Pet insurance
If you are an experienced warehouse professional who enjoys leading people, improving operations, and being part of a team where your contributions matter, we would love to hear from you.
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