What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Manager position at Mills James?
At Mills James, our warehouse isn't just a storage facility—it's the operational hub behind hundreds of live events, productions, and experiences every year. Every successful show, meeting, conference, and broadcast starts with equipment being organized, maintained, loaded, and delivered flawlessly.
We're looking for a Warehouse Manager who enjoys building efficient processes, leading teams, solving logistical challenges, and ensuring the right equipment gets to the right place at the right time.
If you're energized by organization, leadership, and the satisfaction of making complex operations run smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll DoLead Daily Warehouse Operations
Leadership & Operations
We're looking for a Warehouse Manager who enjoys building efficient processes, leading teams, solving logistical challenges, and ensuring the right equipment gets to the right place at the right time.
If you're energized by organization, leadership, and the satisfaction of making complex operations run smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll DoLead Daily Warehouse Operations
- Direct the daytoday activities of the warehouse team and serve as the primary leader on the warehouse floor.
- Coach, motivate, and support warehouse associates while creating a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure equipment is accurately checked in, checked out, staged, loaded, and returned.
- Oversee inventory management processes and maintain accurate equipment tracking.
- Ensure production equipment is organized, accessible, and ready to support client events.
- Identify maintenance or repair needs and coordinate with the appropriate technical teams.
- Manage warehouse workflows, equipment movement, truck loading, and order fulfillment.
- Schedule warehouse labor resources to align with business demands and production schedules.
- Continuously improve systems and processes that increase operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Partner with Project Managers, Production Teams, and Operations leaders to ensure equipment is ready when and where it is needed.
- Prepare and coordinate equipment orders for delivery and pickup.
- Help solve logistical challenges that arise in a fastpaced production environment.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, operational procedures, and workplace safety standards.
- Lead by example in promoting safe work practices and equipment handling.
- Operate warehouse vehicles and commercial trucks.
- Support local and regional equipment transportation, including occasional travel throughout the Midwest.
Leadership & Operations
- 3 years of experience in warehouse, logistics, inventory management, or related operational leadership roles.
- Experience supervising teams and coordinating labor resources.
- The ability to balance handson work with strategic planning and process improvement.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical thinking and the ability to prioritize competing demands.
- A proactive approach to identifying issues before they become problems.
- Experience with inventory control systems and warehouse operations.
- Knowledge of audiovisual, production, staging, lighting, or event equipment is a plus.
- Familiarity with warehouse safety practices and operational best practices.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Commercial driving experience preferred.
- Willingness to obtain a DOT Medical Card and Class B CDL.
- Reliable, selfdirected, and highly accountable.
- Comfortable working in a fastpaced environment where priorities can shift quickly.
- Willing to work flexible schedules, including occasional evenings and weekends, to support event operations.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with discretionary company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional development opportunities
- A collaborative culture that values trust, growth, innovation, and service