East Lansing Warehouse Manager — Lead Ops & Team

the-pivot-group-careers; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is actively connecting manufacturing-focused professionals with East Lansing-based opportunities for Warehouse Manager roles. This position emphasizes leadership, inventory control, safety, and continuous improvement to support on-time material flow and delivery.

With a focus on lean practices and strong OSHA compliance, the role requires guiding a warehouse team, optimizing processes, and coordinating with production and logistics for seamless operations within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in warehouse management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven expertise in lean manufacturing principles, inventory management (FIFO, cycle counting), and warehouse optimization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and develop a team of warehouse personnel.
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
• Strong understanding of OSHA safety regulations and best practices for warehouse operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping of raw materials and finished goods.
• Implement and maintain inventory control systems to ensure accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
• Manage and develop a team of warehouse staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and quality standards.
• Optimize warehouse layout and processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and space utilization.
• Collaborate with production, logistics, and procurement teams to ensure seamless material flow and on-time delivery.
• Conduct regular audits and cycle counts to reconcile inventory and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage equipment maintenance and procurement to ensure operational readiness and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Lean manufacturing

OSHA safety knowledge

WMS proficiency

ERP proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

WMS

ERP

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is actively connecting manufacturing-focused professionals with East Lansing-based opportunities for Warehouse Manager roles. This position emphasizes leadership, inventory control, safety, and continuous improvement to support on-time material flow and delivery.

With a focus on lean practices and strong OSHA compliance, the role requires guiding a warehouse team, optimizing processes, and coordinating with production and logistics for seamless operations within a