Warehouse Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct all warehousing activities to ensure accurate receiving, put-away, storage, order fulfillment, and shipping.
• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including inbound receipts, quality checks, put-away, picking, packing, loading/unloading, and outbound shipments.
• Manage inventory control processes: cycle counting, stock reconciliation, FIFO/LIFO methods, and report generation to ensure 98%+ inventory accuracy.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse staff (receiving clerks, pickers, packers, forklift operators, and supervisors). Schedule shifts, set performance expectations, conduct performance reviews, and implement training programs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies. Conduct regular safety inspections, incident reporting, and root-cause analysis; drive continuous improvement in safety metrics.
• Optimize warehouse layout and workflow to maximize space utilization and throughput; implement process improvements to reduce handling times and increase accuracy.
• Manage carrier relations, dock scheduling, loading plans, and paperwork for inbound/outbound shipments; ensure on-time delivery performance.
• Maintain accurate documentation for inbound/outbound processes, inventory transactions, and regulatory compliance; utilize ERP/WMS systems to record transactions in real time.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as order accuracy, on-time shipments, receiving cycle time, inventory accuracy, and labor productivity; prepare and present reports to leadership.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Customer Service, and Transportation teams to resolve issues, manage backorders, and improve service levels.
• Manage budgetary responsibilities related to warehousing operations, including labor, equipment maintenance, and consumables.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, Kaizen) to streamline operations.
• Handle other duties as assigned by leadership to support overall supply chain objectives.

Up and coming logistics company serving the Port of Virginia. Very strong leadership, with small business feel.

Company Description

Up and coming logistics company serving the Port of Virginia. Very strong leadership, with small business feel.