Head Warehouse & Logistics Leader

Pella Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pella Windows and Doors of St. Louis is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager to lead shipping, receiving, and logistics. You will manage staff, coordinate delivery schedules, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure excellent customer service from order preparation to delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in operations leadership, forklift experience, and a focus on safety and efficiency. This role demands a proactive leader who can drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced distribution

Qualifications

• 5+ years in an operations leadership role, ideally in warehouse or distribution management.
• Track record of driving process improvement and hitting warehouse KPIs.
• Clear, confident communication with teams and leadership.
• Forklift experience and OSHA certification familiarity.
• High school diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site leader for the distribution warehouse and own inbound, outbound, and logistics activity.
• Manage freight contracts and carrier relationships to keep products moving on time and budget.
• Oversee order flow, processing, and consolidation to meet customer commitments.
• Ensure orders are picked, loaded, and documented correctly before leaving the warehouse.
• Monitor vehicles, equipment, and facilities to keep them safe, clean, and maintained.
• Promote and enforce safety procedures and warehouse housekeeping.
• Coach and develop hourly staff to form a high-performing crew.
• Recruit and select talent fitting the culture and grow future leaders.
• Ensure shipments meet quality, accuracy, and on-time delivery with proper documentation.
• Own cycle count to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Champion Lean principles and standardize processes across the warehouse.

Skills

Operations leadership

Process improvement

Safety compliance

Communication

Coaching leadership

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Pella Windows and Doors of St. Louis is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager to lead shipping, receiving, and logistics. You will manage staff, coordinate delivery schedules, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure excellent customer service from order preparation to delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in operations leadership, forklift experience, and a focus on safety and efficiency. This role demands a proactive leader who can drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced distribution