What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Operations Manager position at Crawford Thomas Recruiting?
Orlando, FL
$75,000 to $85,000 base plus bonus and full benefits
Full Time, On Site
Reports to Director of Operations
Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Warehouse Operations Manager to lead day to day warehouse operations, customer order fulfillment, and logistics strategy. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, developing warehouse associates, and ensuring a scalable operation that supports company growth while delivering first-class service to internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership and Associate Development
$75,000 to $85,000 base plus bonus and full benefits
Full Time, On Site
Reports to Director of Operations
Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Warehouse Operations Manager to lead day to day warehouse operations, customer order fulfillment, and logistics strategy. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, developing warehouse associates, and ensuring a scalable operation that supports company growth while delivering first-class service to internal teams, customers, and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership and Associate Development
- Lead daily warehouse floor operations and maintain a safe, clean, and productive work environment
- Train, coach, and develop warehouse associates through one on one meetings and performance reviews
- Deliver associate orientation and ongoing training
- Direct daily activities to meet site and customer requirements
- Ensure associates have proper tools and equipment and that equipment is routinely inspected and maintained
- Foster a positive, accountable culture focused on safety, teamwork, and performance
- Plan and adjust daily workload and staffing to minimize unplanned overtime
- Oversee daily, weekly, and shift level scheduling and volume forecasting
- Manage equipment maintenance to ensure safe and efficient operations
- Support manpower planning, workflow prioritization, and space utilization
- Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and identifying labor needs
- Communicate, apply, and enforce company policies including safety, operational, and regulatory standards
- Monitor productivity and quality standards and implement corrective actions when needed
- Support turnover management initiatives consistent with site objectives
- Lead initiatives to improve productivity while maintaining a strong focus on safety
- Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement process improvements
- Collaborate with other sites to share best practices and operational improvements
- Participate in workshops, action plans, and continuous improvement projects
- Conduct pre shift meetings and ensure effective shift handoffs
- Communicate work expectations clearly using standard operating procedures
- Maintain professional relationships with customers, drivers, vendors, and internal departments
- Track key performance indicators and operational metrics
- Ensure inventory accuracy through proper receiving, picking, shipping, and inventory management
- Execute daily customer and vendor contract requirements
- Support audits, reporting, and documentation requirements
- Frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds
- Regular standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and climbing
- Ability to work in an active warehouse environment