Hands-On Warehouse Leader for High-Volume Distribution

Goodwin Recruiting; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager in New Jersey to lead a fast-paced, high-volume distribution operation serving the lighting industry. You will actively engage on the warehouse floor while shaping processes for growth, productivity, and customer service.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, team development, and continuous improvement, with responsibility for receiving, inventory, order fulfillment, shipping, and safety.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive warehouse, distribution, or operations management experience.
• Experience leading busy, high-volume warehouse operations.
• Strong ability to lead and develop warehouse teams.
• Solid knowledge of receiving, inventory management, picking, packing, shipping, and order fulfillment.
• Experience with broad product assortments and multiple customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage warehouse personnel in a busy distribution environment.
• Oversee daily receiving, stocking, order picking, packing, shipping, and delivery activities.
• Maintain an organized and efficient warehouse with a broad range of products and customer requirements.
• Establish and maintain processes for inventory accuracy, product handling, order fulfillment, and shipment quality.
• Monitor workflow and staffing to ensure orders are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce errors, minimize damage, and streamline processes.
• Utilize warehouse technology, systems, and reporting tools to improve visibility and performance.
• Coordinate with transportation resources, drivers, carriers, and partners as needed.
• Develop a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Train, coach, and develop employees while maintaining strong engagement and retention.

Skills

Warehouse management

Operations leadership

Inventory management

Team leadership

Hands-on leadership

Communication skills

Tools

WMS/ERP Systems

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager in New Jersey to lead a fast-paced, high-volume distribution operation serving the lighting industry. You will actively engage on the warehouse floor while shaping processes for growth, productivity, and customer service.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, team development, and continuous improvement, with responsibility for receiving, inventory, order fulfillment, shipping, and safety.