Warehouse Manager

Position Summary

The Warehouse & Materials Manager is responsible for the strategic leadership and execution of all warehouse operations, inventory control, materials management, receiving, shipping, and internal logistics functions. This role serves as a key member of the Operations leadership team and is accountable for ensuring material availability, inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency, and on-time customer fulfillment.

This position requires a proven leader capable of driving operational excellence across warehouse and materials functions while developing scalable processes, leading high-performing teams, and supporting the organization's growth objectives. The Warehouse & Materials Manager will partner closely with Production, Procurement, Planning, Quality, and Finance to ensure uninterrupted operations and effective inventory management.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse & Logistics Leadership

• Direct all warehouse operations including receiving, storage, inventory control, shipping, transportation coordination, and finished goods management.
• Develop and execute warehouse strategies that improve productivity, service levels, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Optimize warehouse layout, storage utilization, labor allocation, and material flow throughout the facility.
• Ensure timely and accurate receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of materials and finished goods.
• Establish operational controls and performance standards across all warehouse activities.

Materials Management & Inventory Control

• Own inventory management strategy, inventory accuracy, cycle count programs, and physical inventory execution.
• Partner with Procurement and Production teams to ensure uninterrupted material availability while minimizing inventory investment.
• Analyze inventory trends, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
• Drive improvements in inventory turns, working capital utilization, and inventory accuracy.
• Lead material flow initiatives that support production efficiency and customer service objectives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop supervisors, team leads, and warehouse/materials personnel.
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures aligned with operational goals.
• Build a culture focused on safety, quality, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Develop succession plans and talent development initiatives within the operation.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across warehouse and materials operations.
• Utilize data-driven decision-making to improve productivity, reduce waste, and enhance service performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions related to inventory discrepancies, material shortages, and operational inefficiencies.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators including:
• Inventory Accuracy
• Inventory Turns
• On-Time Material Availability
• On-Time Shipment Performance
• Warehouse Productivity
• Labor Efficiency
• Safety Metrics

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 8 years of progressive leadership experience within warehouse, materials, logistics, or supply chain operations in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing both warehouse operations and inventory/materials management functions.
• Demonstrated success leading supervisors and larger hourly workforces.
• Strong ERP/MRP systems experience.
• Proven track record improving inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and service levels.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• APICS CPIM, CSCP, or related certification.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Experience supporting multi-shift manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading organizational growth, warehouse expansions, or operational transformation initiatives.