Warehouse And Distribution Manager

Warehouse & Distribution Manager

Job Summary

Our Partner General Paper Company is looking for a Warehouse & Distribution Manager. In this role, you will lead a hands‑on warehouse team that keeps janitorial and paper products flowing accurately and on time to their customers. You will drive process improvements, cost control, and productivity gains in a high‑volume distribution environment. This is a full‑time position with a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Responsibilities

1. Oversee warehouse operations for janitorial and paper products, ensuring accurate receiving, put‑away, picking, packing, and shipping.
2. Own inventory control for all SKUs, including cycle counting, bin accuracy, and coordination with purchasing on stock levels, discrepancies, and inventory turns.
3. Identify and resolve shipment and inventory discrepancies (shortages, damages, mis‑picks) and drive root‑cause corrections.
4. Manage daily logistics for truck routes and customer deliveries, meeting service commitments for local and regional customers.
5. Ensure delivery vehicles and material‑handling equipment are properly inspected and maintained; coordinate repairs and rentals with vendors as needed.
6. Oversee preparation of bills of lading and shipping documentation and work with LTL carriers to secure cost‑effective, on‑time outbound freight.
7. Champion a safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment that reflects the janitorial products we sell, maintaining compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
8. Create, track, and act on KPIs to manage warehouse performance, including inventory accuracy, order fill rate, picking accuracy, overtime, and safety metrics.
9. Lead, coach, and evaluate warehouse staff, including hiring input, performance reviews, coaching conversations, and formal disciplinary documentation when needed.
10. Collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations leadership to support customer needs, resolve issues, and implement process improvements.
11. Stay current on best practices in warehouse management, safety, and distribution technology and bring forward recommendations for improvement.
12. Comply with all company policies and procedures and perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years in a warehouse leadership role (Manager, Supervisor, or Lead) in a distribution environment; experience in janitorial, sanitary, paper, or other consumable B2B products strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or high school diploma or equivalent; additional coursework or training in business, logistics, or supply chain is a plus.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel (filters, sorting, basic formulas) and Word for reporting, scheduling, and KPI tracking.
• Experience with a Warehouse Management System (WMS) or ERP inventory module, and ability to learn our specific system quickly.
• Proven ability to lead and develop warehouse team and work effectively with drivers, sales staff, and office personnel.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with a track record of using data and KPIs to improve processes and control costs.
• Ability to operate or obtain certification on forklifts and other material‑handling equipment as needed.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean Motor Vehicle Record; ability to pass background check and drug screening.
• Ability to perform general warehouse activities and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

What We Offer

• A stable, locally owned company with long‑term customers in the janitorial and paper supply industry.
• A Monday–Friday schedule (with occasional extended hours for inventory or peak periods).
• The opportunity to shape and improve warehouse processes, with direct visibility to ownership and leadership.