Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager at Goodwin Recruiting summary:

The Warehouse Manager leads warehouse operations in a manufacturing environment, focusing on inventory management, process improvement, and team leadership. Responsibilities include overseeing receiving, storage, order fulfillment, shipping, and ensuring safety and compliance. The role requires experience with ERP systems, inventory control, and collaboration with production and service teams to support efficient operations.

This is a hands-on leadership role for a Warehouse Manager who enjoys building structure, improving processes, and keeping operations running smoothly in a manufacturing environment. You will own warehouse performance end-to-end while supporting production, service, and distribution teams in a fast-moving operation.

Warehouse Manager – Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Health insurance options
• Paid time off and holidays
• Stable, growth-oriented manufacturing environment
• Long-term career opportunity with operational ownership

Warehouse Manager – Requirements & Qualifications

Must-Haves

• 5 to 10 years of warehouse management or supervisory experience
• Strong background in inventory control, cycle counting, and accuracy-driven environments
• ERP system experience required (Syspro strongly preferred)
• Experience supporting manufacturing, service, or industrial operations
• Proven ability to lead, train, and hold warehouse teams accountable

Key Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Oversee all receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and staging activities
• Maintain accurate inventory levels aligned with production schedules and service needs
• Own cycle counts, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions
• Coordinate closely with Purchasing, Production, and Service teams
• Direct outbound shipments and manage carrier relationships
• Ensure safety compliance, equipment readiness, and a clean warehouse environment

Warehouse Manager – Preferred Background & Skills

• Manufacturing or industrial equipment warehouse experience
• Import/export and freight logistics exposure
• Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, or related field
• Military logistics background considered a plus

Keywords:

warehouse management, inventory control, ERP systems, manufacturing operations, logistics, supply chain, shipping and receiving, process improvement, lean six sigma, team leadership