Lead Warehouse Operations & Continuous Improvement

A-dec, Inc. (USA); Oregon; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A-dec, Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Lead to oversee manufacturing support across locations. You will lead daily warehouse activities, coordinate material flow, and ensure accurate inventory management to meet production and delivery needs.

Strong leadership, Lean experience, and knowledge of ERP/WMS are essential to drive safety, quality, and efficiency while coaching a cross-functional team and collaborating with HR on staffing and training.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing operations.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory management.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, operations, business, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, and material movement to meet production and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate material flow and distribution across warehouse locations and production areas to ensure continuity of supply.
• Ensure accurate and timely inventory management, including system transactions, cycle counting, and discrepancy resolution.
• Monitor and drive performance through KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, productivity, cost, attendance); take corrective action.
• Identify and resolve operational issues related to inventory, workflow, staffing, and material flow; elevate systemic issues as needed.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members; support performance management, training, onboarding, and employee engagement.
• Manage workforce administration, including timekeeping, attendance, and scheduling to meet operational demands.
• Partner cross‑functionally and with HR to address employee relations, staffing needs, and operational challenges.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies, including safe operation of material handling equipment (PIT).
• Drive continuous improvement using lean principles; support cost control, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Inventory control

ERP/WMS systems

Safety standards

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Data analysis

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain

Tools

ERP systems

WMS

Job description

A-dec, Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Lead to oversee manufacturing support across locations. You will lead daily warehouse activities, coordinate material flow, and ensure accurate inventory management to meet production and delivery needs.

Strong leadership, Lean experience, and knowledge of ERP/WMS are essential to drive safety, quality, and efficiency while coaching a cross-functional team and collaborating with HR on staffing and training.