Hands-On Warehouse Leader - Multi-Shift Operations

LHH; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager in the Kansas City area to lead a multi-shift distribution operation. This player-coach role focuses on coaching supervisors, improving throughput, and achieving measurable results on the warehouse floor.

You will oversee inventory control, shipping/receiving, material flow, and workforce planning while driving Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives across a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 8+ years of warehouse leadership experience in manufacturing, distribution, or related industries.
• Experience managing supervisors and multi-shift operations.
• Strong background in inventory control, shipping/receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Proven success leading turnaround, process improvement, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience with ERP/WMS platforms (SAP, Oracle, JDE, Manhattan, Blue Yonder, Infor) and Lean/Six Sigma leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leading all warehouse and distribution activities across a multi-shift operation.
• Driving shipping performance, dock utilization, and material flow improvements.
• Improving inventory accuracy and warehouse process discipline.
• Coaching, developing, and holding supervisors and employees accountable.
• Managing receiving, warehousing, inventory control, shipping, and transportation coordination.
• Developing KPI scorecards and leading daily operational reviews.
• Driving Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partnering with manufacturing, customer service, planning, and transportation teams.
• Supporting ERP/WMS utilization and warehouse transaction accuracy.
• Building a high-performance culture focused on execution, urgency, and accountability.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Multi-shift operations

Coaching & development

KPI management

Lean, Six Sigma

ERP/WMS collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JDE

Manhattan

Blue Yonder

Infor

Job description

LHH is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager in the Kansas City area to lead a multi-shift distribution operation. This player-coach role focuses on coaching supervisors, improving throughput, and achieving measurable results on the warehouse floor.

You will oversee inventory control, shipping/receiving, material flow, and workforce planning while driving Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives across a growing manufacturing environment.