3PL Warehouse Manager

CS Recruiting, a Hirewell company; Frederickson (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CS Recruiting, a Hirewell company, seeks an experienced Warehouse Supervisor in Frederickson, WA to direct operations and lead safety, quality, and efficiency targets. You will coordinate shifts, manage staffing, and align priorities with management to drive performance in a fast-paced distribution environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 5+ years in warehousing with team leadership, plus Six Sigma/Lean knowledge, MS Office, and WMS proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain, business, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment, including team leadership.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles; Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word) and ability to quickly master WMS and internal apps.
• MHE certification (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to work the required schedule and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates operational activities to meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Communicate proactively with shifts, teams, and departments for smooth handoffs and aligned priorities.
• Evaluate and forecast staffing to meet customer service, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Develop Supervisory Staff to maximize effectiveness and success.
• Conduct performance evaluations and follow-up as required.
• Ensure adherence to policies, SOPs, and procedures.
• Partner with Management to implement policies, goals, and objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement across warehouse systems, processes, and policies.
• Direct quality-control and damage-reduction efforts.
• Monitor and audit operations for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain and oversee the Team Member Productivity Program.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Six Sigma Green Belt

Tools

MS Office

WMS

MHE certification

Job description

• Directs and coordinates operational activities that meet or exceed safety, quality, and efficiency targets.
• Communicate proactively with other shifts, teams, and departments, leading clear shift handoffs and keeping stakeholders aligned on priorities, open issues, and performance so work transitions smoothly across the operation.
• Evaluates, validates, forecasts, and communicates appropriate staffing levels to achieve customer service, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Develops Supervisory Staff to maximize their effectiveness and promote their success.
• Conducts performance evaluations and administers disciplinary follow-up as required.
• Reads, understands, and ensures adherence to all policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Partners with Management Team to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives as needed.
• Initiates, innovates, and drives continuous improvement across warehouse systems, processes, and policies.
• Directs and coordinates quality-control and damage-reduction efforts.
• Monitors and audits operations to ensure services are provided efficiently and effectively.
• Maintains and oversees the Team Member Productivity Program.
• Ensures all duties are performed in conformance with applicable safety and security standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in logistics, supply chain management, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in a fast-paced warehouse or distribution environment, including team leadership.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles; Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Outlook, and Word) and the ability to quickly master warehouse management systems (WMS) and other internal applications.
• MHE certification (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to work the required schedule, arrive on time, and work alternative schedules to accommodate the needs of the business.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a courteous and professional manner, and to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co-workers, and management.
• Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Ability to provide guidance and feedback that helps others strengthen specific knowledge and skills.
• Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues, and to apply them to operational decisions.
• Ability to make sound, timely decisions while following company procedures.
• Ability to develop a vision for the future and create a culture in which long-range goals can be achieved.
• Ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions from a variety of technical instructions and variables.
• Ability to apply practical mathematical concepts—such as percentages, ratios, and basic statistics—to analyze operational data, productivity metrics, and budgets.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, financial reports, and regulatory requirements; to respond to inquiries from customers, agencies, and Team Members; and to present information clearly to management, customers, and staff.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly, pay attention to detail, and prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his or her actions.
• Ability to be dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive and initiative.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect Team Member safety.

Compensation Details:

This position offers a competitive base salary + bonus.