Lead Warehouse Material Handler

Ledcor Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Group in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is looking for a Warehouse Operations Manager to oversee inventory management and optimize staffing across multiple locations. This role includes verifying shipments and ensuring safety compliance in accordance with OSHA standards.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience in logistics, with strong skills in resource allocation and operational efficiency. The job requires significant travel (50-75%) between Ledcor warehouses.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience in warehouse or logistics environments.
• Expertise in managing inventory and materials across multiple locations.
• Ability to optimize workflows and improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory management and maintain stock levels.
• Optimize staffing and operational timelines based on demands.
• Inspect shipments and uphold quality control standards.

Skills

Warehouse logistics

Inventory management

Operational efficiency

Compliance with safety standards

Team leadership

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ledcor Technical Services has been building and servicing communication networks for customers across North America since 1979. We tailor solutions to meet client needs and deliver quality, reliability, and safety.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory management across multiple warehouse locations, maintaining accurate stock levels and coordinating timely replenishment of materials.
• Optimize staffing, scheduling, and operational downtime based on business demands while maximizing warehouse capacity and material utilization.
• Inspect incoming and outgoing shipments to verify quantities, assess material condition, and uphold quality control standards across locations.
• Coordinate fleet, equipment, and facility maintenance activities, including overseeing repairs and operating forklifts or telehandlers as needed.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, waste management processes, and safe working conditions while ensuring compliance with established safety standards.
• Facilitate efficient warehouse operations through proactive resource planning, inventory oversight, and cross-location operational support.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of experience working in warehouse, logistics, or similar operational environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing inventory and materials across multiple warehouse locations while maintaining accurate stock control.
• Proven ability to optimize operational workflows, allocate resources effectively, and minimize downtime to improve efficiency.
• Leads warehouse operations and logistics teams with a strong track record of coordinating daily activities and driving performance.
• Utilizes multi‑location warehouse management systems, inventory tracking software, and Microsoft Office Suite to support operational excellence.
• Applies strong auditing, compliance, asset protection, quality control, communication, and decision‑making skills while ensuring adherence to OSHA and workplace safety standards.

Work Conditions

• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, and lifting (up to 50 pounds).
• This position requires travel between multiple Ledcor warehouses as needed (50‑75% travel).

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are a proud equal‑opportunity employer and encourage all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic, to apply.

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Ledcor participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E‑Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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