Distribution Warehouse Manager - Elkhart, IN

FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Woodgrain is hiring a Distribution Warehouse Manager in Elkhart, IN to lead warehousing activities and drive the branch growth plan. The role requires strong leadership to train staff, optimize space, and maintain inventory accuracy while ensuring safety and efficiency across the operation.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree preferred and 3–5 years of related experience, plus familiarity with warehouse systems and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and 3–5 years related leadership experience.
• Experience in millwork or building materials is desirable.
• Strong communication and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehousing activities and implement branch growth plans.
• Train and develop warehouse team and ensure SOP adherence.
• Manage inventory accuracy and optimize space and layouts.
• Oversee maintenance of warehouse equipment and safety programs.
• Communicate priorities through daily huddles and monthly meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse management

Strategic planning

Communication

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Direct Route

People Net

SXe system

Job description

Career Opportunities: Distribution Warehouse Manager - Elkhart, IN (5383)

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About Woodgrain:

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

JOB SUMMARY:

This role is responsible for the successful execution of warehousing activities. The position requires the ability to develop, implement, control and adjust branch plans to implement the company’s growth strategy while simultaneously leading the team to achieve operational goals and efficiency targets for the branch.

The focus and scope of this job is to ensure that the branch:

• Successfully execute the company’s strategic plan in a comprehensive and systematic manner. The Warehouse Manager should be focused on driving the company’s growth strategy as it relates to custom pre-finished doors.
• Develops, implements, and executes coordinated strategies and tactical plans to improve the operational performance of the department and branch; and
• Achieves operating results that align with the branch’s growth goals.
• Demonstrates a safety-first culture – meeting or exceeding improvement targets.

Personal initiative, coupled with a sense of competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions, is the key to achieving the performance objectives of this job. Because the business environment changes rapidly, the work involves innovation and creativity in planning and problem solving. Sound decision-making is required to implement practical, timely solutions.

Self‑assurance and the confidence to purposefully drive toward results while leading and engaging the commitment of others is essential. A leadership style that is firm and goal‑oriented, yet motivates, trains, and engages others in an enthusiastic way is important. The emphasis on building rapport and relationships with individuals and groups requires an outgoing, poised and persuasive communication style.

Because the pace of the work is faster than average, the ability to thoroughly assess and analyze information to make sound decisions is critical. The scope of the job requires a strong leader who can quickly build trust and associate engagement. An effective Production Manager is skilled at communicating the company’s vision and goals as well as the importance of each associate’s role in contributing to company success.

The job requires the ability to act independently with a high degree of commitment, urgency, and confidence. Dedication and commitment and the pursuit of high standards of achievement are expected in this position. As the company is in the midst of strategic change, the position requires an individual that flexible, resilient and who is excited by the opportunities that growth brings.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Ensures all employees are trained and proficient at standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all warehouse functions: receiving, picking, shipping, transfers, returns, inventory adjustments, cycle/physical counting, consignments, reloads, etc. Cross‑trains where appropriate to cover absences, vacations, etc.
• Ensures the accuracy of the inventory data in the SXe system. Knows how to run and analyze daily, weekly monthly inventory reports.
• Assists General Managers with warehouse space optimization. Ensures excess racking is being utilized and works to improve bin location and warehouse layouts.
• Manages the maintenance for warehouse equipment, rolling stock, docks and roofing.
• Proficient in and trains employees to efficiency tools such as Direct Route and People Net use.
• Ensures that cycle counting is taking place on a regular basis and tracks performance.
• Protects the assets of the company by implementing appropriate security and process controls.
• Active in the hiring, training, coaching and discipline of warehouse associates.
• Communicates priorities, progress and expectations through daily huddle meetings (5-10 minutes long) and monthly department meetings.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business communications, procedures and reports.
• Ability to effectively communicate to employees and manage performance expectations.
• Familiarity with building materials, door components and assembly techniques.
• Basic analytical, reasoning, and math abilities.
• Basic verbal communication skills.

WORK STYLE:

Must be results‑focused and able to generate innovative and creative solutions to problems.
Must build quick rapport with employees, customers, supply partners, and key stakeholders.

DECISION-MAKING:

Takes calculated risks and has the ability to influence others to action.

COMMUNICATION:

The ideal candidate must be extroverted, confident, and possess the ability to effectively communicate the benefits of valued‑added service and products to employees, customers, and vendors.

LEADERSHIP STYLE:

Must exhibit a directive leadership style to achieve better than average business results.
Able to delegate details as needed and establish follow-up meetings to determine status.
Foster teamwork, empowerment, growth, and development of subordinates.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages a team of associates.
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Warehouse department.
• Ensures the safety of all employees through diligent execution of the company’s safety program.
• Ensures all supervisory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with corporate policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree preferred and three to five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Successful candidates must have a successful track record of leadership. Experience in the millwork and building materials industry is desirable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Additionally, must have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or members of the business community. As required, this person will make presentations to the Senior Leadership Team, and public groups.

OTHER SKILLS/CERTIFICATION:

• Experience in managerial assignments in the distribution industry is desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Word and Excel).
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
• Must have experience in interpreting financial statements and the budgeting process.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Use of hands to feel, manipulate, or handle; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
Frequently standing and walking.
Frequent lifting of 50-85 pounds and/or pushing 100 pounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move 50 or more pounds. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires the proper use of safety equipment such as protective eyewear, earplugs, hard toe shoes, etc. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR SUCCESS:

• A proven leader that people believe in and want to follow.
• Highly driven and disciplined with sense of urgency for goal achievement.
• A change agent, able to persuade and coach subordinates to change their behavior.
• A person who thrives in rapidly changing environment.
• Enjoys work in a decentralized environment.
• Willing to consistently challenge the status quo.
• Skilled at building a high performance team - attracting, selecting, developing, empowering and holding leaders accountable for results.
• An individual with high integrity

Summary of Company Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) with a Company Match
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D
• Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test.