General Manager: Warehouse

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Description

Founded in 1949, FW Logistics is a logistic service provider large enough to handle supply chain logistics needs while still being small enough to give specialized services. We offer contract, dry, hazmat & temperature-controlled warehousing and with over 7 million square feet of warehouse facilities nationwide, we are the right size for any 3PL need.

Warehouse Operation Hours: Monday to Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM. This schedule is subject change based on customer needs.

Pay: $75 -90K Based on experience

Location: 221 S. Franklin Rd. Suite #400. Indianapolis, IN. 46219

Job Summary

• The Warehouse General Manager is responsible for leading all day-to-day operations at FW Logistics’ Indianapolis facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable warehouse performance within a fast-paced 3PL environment. This role oversees food-grade warehouse operations, manages the site P&L, drives KPI performance, and ensures compliance with OSHA, AIB, FDA, and customer requirements. The General Manager provides hands-on leadership to salaried and hourly teams, partners closely with temporary staffing agencies to meet labor demands, and works directly with customers to deliver high service levels. The ideal candidate brings proven 3PL leadership experience, strong food-grade operational knowledge, and the ability to scale labor and processes while maintaining quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.
  
  

Warehouse Features

• Size: 128,000 sq. ft.
• Type: Dry and hazmat warehousing
• Dock Doors: 14 dock doors, one drive-in door
• Electrical Capacity: 480 Volt Three-Phase
• Features: 24-foot ceilings; near Interstates 70 and 465
  
  

Key Job Responsibilities

• Manage P&L Budget for location
• Oversee all aspects of warehouse operations and provide and maintain a positive and safe work environment
• Monitors Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to maintain profitability
• Establish and maintain operating procedures
• Records and reports payroll into system weekly
• Ensures all regulatory certificates are met (OSHA, ISO, AIB, CTPAT)
• Provides management of staff, up to and including hiring, terminating, performance evaluation, training and staffing needs
• Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse and equipment according to company policy
• Participates in staff meetings
• Must have proven leadership ability
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Strong problem-solving techniques and statistical analysis skills
• Accountable – demonstrating individual accountability which results in collective success. This means never adopting a “That’s not my job!” attitude. A willingness to do what needs to be done.
• Adaptable – able to demonstrate flexibility and agility to ensure customer and client needs are met.
• Results Driven – passion to create positive results that maximize sustainable profitability for our future success.
• Compassionate – able to base your work on the customer by continuously improving processes to eliminate errors, create value, provide better service, and enhance quality.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics or a related field, or equivalent related work or military experience
• Experience in an AS9100 or ISO environment
• Lean, Six Sigma and Continuous Process Improvement knowledge and experience
• Experience in warehousing or Third-Party Logistics (3PL)
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights
• Stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time
• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel
• Tolerate hot or cold warehouse environments
  
  

Our Company Offers Great Benefits, Including

• Competitive salary
• Paid weekly via W2 & Direct Deposit
• Personal Time Off
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401K w/ 4% match Retirement savings plan
  
  

Salary Description

$75,000 - $90,000