Distribution Center/Warehouse Manager

LION; Hazel Green (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LION is seeking a Warehouse Operations Leader in Hazel Green, KY to oversee receiving, inventory, order processing, picking, packing, and shipping while coaching a team to achieve strong operational metrics.

You will develop procedures, lead continuous improvement initiatives, manage budgets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize product flow and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have demonstrated leadership in warehouse or distribution and logistics.
• Strong understanding of inventory management and warehouse operations.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and employee engagement skills.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Communication

Data analysis

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering

Tools

Oracle WMS

Power BI

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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