Distribution Center/Warehouse Manager

LION First Responder PPE, Inc.; Hazel Green (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LION First Responder PPE, Inc. seeks a seasoned Warehouse Manager in Kentucky to lead daily warehouse operations and drive continuous improvement. You will mentor staff, manage inventory accuracy, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize product flow and safety.

Responsibilities include budgeting, policy development, and implementing Lean/Six Sigma initiatives to enhance efficiency and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and warehouse operations.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and employee engagement skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed operational decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse staff to meet goals and maintain a positive environment.
• Oversee receiving, inventory control, order processing, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Establish and monitor metrics to drive performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO, company policies, and safety regulations.
• Develop policies, procedures, and training programs to support operational excellence.
• Analyze warehouse processes for efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
• Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counting and WMS controls.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership on layout, product flow, and optimization.
• Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets.
• Maintain relationships with transport providers, customer service, sales, scheduling, and cross-functional teams.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma and other process-improvement initiatives.
• Oversee disposition of damaged, expired, recalled, and returned inventory.
• Serve as project leader during WMS implementations or upgrades.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Data analysis

Communication

Prioritization

Team engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Oracle WMS

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse employees to achieve operational goals and maintain a positive work environment.
• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory control, order processing, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Establish and monitor operational metrics to drive performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO, company policies, and all safety regulations.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and training programs that support operational excellence.
• Analyze warehouse processes and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
• Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counting, inventory controls, and warehouse management systems.
• Collaborate with Operations leadership on facility layout, product flow, and warehouse optimization initiatives.
• Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets.
• Maintain strong relationships with transportation providers, customer service, sales, scheduling, and other cross-functional teams.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts utilizing Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.
• Oversee disposition of damaged, expired, recalled, and returned inventory.
• Serve as a project leader during warehouse management system implementations or upgrades.

Qualifications

Required

• Demonstrated leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and warehouse operations.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and employee engagement skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed operational decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Oracle WMS or other warehouse management systems.
• Experience with Power BI, advanced Excel, or business analytics tools.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working in ISO 9001 environments.

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• High level of accountability and organizational skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to collaboratively work across departments and influence positive outcomes.
• Strategic thinker capable of balancing operational performance with employee engagement.

Physical Requirements

• Standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching throughout the workday.
• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds with proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to work in a warehouse/distribution environment.

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