Houston Warehouse Manager — Lead Lean Ops & KPIs

Focus; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Metropolitan Warehouse in Houston, TX is seeking a seasoned Warehouse Manager to oversee daily distribution center operations and staff across multiple shifts. You will drive inventory accuracy, SOP compliance, KPI reporting, and safety initiatives while coordinating with FM, LH and 3PL teams to meet customer SLAs and productivity targets.

Experience in lean processes, cost controls, and strong leadership is required to build a high‑performing team dedicated to delivering a premium 5‑star

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• 3-5 years Warehouse Manager experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel).
• Understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Ability to multi-task.
• Good leadership skills.
• Able to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage assigned area of responsibility in compliance with company's policies and vision.
• Managerial responsibility for all warehouse and any office staff, within an assigned area or business segment in the Houston, TX Distribution Center.
• This likely includes multiple shifts, over a 7-day period (Sunday through Saturday).
• Respond to customer emails and requests in a timely and professional manner as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, scan accuracy, and other system specific requirements within the assigned area of operation for all customers.
• Directly responsible for all employment decisions within assigned area of responsibility at the Houston, TX location.
• Ensure operation is staffed accordingly to maximize productivity, minimize overtime and meet Customer SLAs (Service Level Agreements) or other Customer requirements, of assigned area or business segment in the Houston, TX Distribution Center.
• Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
• Evaluate current staff for operational effectiveness on both warehouse and office staff.
• Ensure the consistent execution of all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) throughout the Houston, TX Distribution operation of assigned area or business segment in the Houston, TX Distribution Center.
• Produce reports and statistics regularly, specific to the assigned area or business segment in the Houston, TX Distribution Center; Measure KPI and Labor utilization.
• Direct workforce to ensure compliance to established processes & policies.
• Identify and execute Lean opportunities to effectively eliminate waste, and drive efficiencies.
• Set and maintain productivity expectations.
• Identify and drive Safety improvements across the Houston, TX Distribution Center.
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security.
• Any other responsibilities deemed necessary for the assigned area or business segment in the Houston, TX Distribution Center

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-tasking

Staff management

Education

Bachelor's degree or college degree preferred

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Metropolitan Warehouse in Houston, TX is seeking a seasoned Warehouse Manager to oversee daily distribution center operations and staff across multiple shifts. You will drive inventory accuracy, SOP compliance, KPI reporting, and safety initiatives while coordinating with FM, LH and 3PL teams to meet customer SLAs and productivity targets.

Experience in lean processes, cost controls, and strong leadership is required to build a high‑performing team dedicated to delivering a premium 5‑star