Hands-On Warehouse Operations Leader

Concentric Corporation; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Concentric Corporation in Grand Island, NE seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead a high-volume distribution facility. You will oversee receiving, inventory, order fulfillment, staging, loading, and Returns while developing the warehouse team and ensuring safety, accuracy, and productivity on the floor.

You will manage staffing, adjust priorities as needed, monitor performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet delivery deadlines and optimize processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or a related environment.
• 2+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with receiving, inventory control, order fulfillment, staging, and loading.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee schedules, productivity, attendance, overtime, and performance.
• Experience operating forklifts and other powered warehouse equipment.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience working with warehouse, inventory, ERP, or similar operational systems.
• Ability to read, understand, and act on warehouse productivity and operational reports.
• Strong understanding of inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and reconciliation.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach employees, set expectations, and hold team members accountable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities may change throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, staging, loading, returns, repack, and sanitation.
• Plan staffing and assign work based on inbound freight, customer orders, delivery schedules, workload, and priorities.
• Ensure orders are accurately built, staged, and ready to meet deadlines.
• Adjust staffing, workflow, and priorities as volume changes or issues arise.
• Hire, train, schedule, coach, and develop warehouse employees.
• Maintain clear safety, attendance, productivity, and quality expectations.
• Monitor performance, attendance, overtime, and labor utilization.
• Provide coaching and documentation for performance concerns.
• Maintain cross-training and coverage across key warehouse functions.
• Coordinate inbound shipments and ensure space is available; verify incoming shipments.

Skills

People leadership

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

Forklift operation

ERP systems

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Staff scheduling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or bachelor's degree in Operations/Logistics

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Scanners

Workforce management systems

ERP systems

Job description

Concentric Corporation in Grand Island, NE seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead a high-volume distribution facility. You will oversee receiving, inventory, order fulfillment, staging, loading, and Returns while developing the warehouse team and ensuring safety, accuracy, and productivity on the floor.

You will manage staffing, adjust priorities as needed, monitor performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet delivery deadlines and optimize processes.