Senior Manager of Warehouse Operations

Aventon; Ontario; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager of Warehouse Operations to lead and optimize their Ontario location. This pivotal role involves overseeing all aspects of warehouse management, including training staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving performance improvements. The ideal candidate will be data-driven and solution-oriented, with a strong background in warehouse operations. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and employee development, and make a significant impact on their operations while enjoying a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse management and operations.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to drive performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations and achieve performance objectives.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and maintain warehouse condition.

Skills

Warehouse routine tasks (picking, packing, shipping)

Experience with IT systems, especially WMS

Layout design and new warehouse setup

Familiarity with warehouse equipment (forklift, reach truck, RF scanner, label printer)

Facility management and maintenance (safety, OSHA, fire, electrical, sewer)

Job description

As the Senior Manager of Warehouse Operations, you will oversee picking, storage, receiving, dispatching, security, maintenance, sanitation, and administrative functions in our Ontario, California warehouse location. This position reports to the Operations Director and is responsible for training, evaluating, and rewarding staff, as well as ensuring the maintenance of company assets.

Responsibilities:

1. Achieve warehouse performance objectives by establishing daily management methods for on-the-floor operations; define cost-saving, productivity, and service level improvement opportunities; measure performance; analyze opportunities; improve and control performance; and aim to establish outstanding customer satisfaction, speed inbound to outbound cycle time, and eliminate errors.
2. Maintain receiving, warehousing, and outbound operations by implementing and enforcing policies and procedures.
3. Communicate with internal and external warehouse customers, report to management, and coordinate with internal stakeholders.
4. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping regulations by reviewing legislation and advising management on necessary actions.
5. Safeguard warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures.
6. Maintain physical condition of the warehouse through planning and implementing layout designs, inspecting equipment, and managing repairs and replacements.
7. Recruit, select, orient, and train warehouse staff.
8. Coach, counsel, discipline, and evaluate staff performance; plan and monitor job results.
9. Stay updated professionally by attending workshops, reviewing publications, and participating in networks and societies.
10. Contribute to North America BU level projects as needed.
11. Key qualities for success include being data-driven, hands-on, resilient, solution-oriented, and engaged with the work and mission.

Compensation:

$110,000 - $130,000 a year

Top 5 Hard Skills:

• Warehouse routine tasks (picking, packing, shipping)
• Experience with IT systems, especially WMS
• Layout design and new warehouse setup
• Familiarity with warehouse equipment (forklift, reach truck, RF scanner, label printer)
• Facility management and maintenance (safety, OSHA, fire, electrical, sewer)

Top 5 Soft Skills:

• Warehouse onsite management experience
• Team training and development
• Excellent execution skills
• Cross-department communication
• Project management related to warehousing

KPIs:

• Warehouse productivity, timeliness, accuracy
• Inventory count accuracy
• Team skill development
• Safety and security metrics

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Ride Aventon, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. For assistance, contact [e-mail].