Lean Warehouse Operations Leader

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. is seeking a warehouse leader to coordinate daily operations, supervise a team, and drive lean improvements across receiving, storage, and distribution functions.

The role focuses on throughput, cycle-time reduction, and cost optimization within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will partner with purchasing and assembly teams to resolve issues, uphold safety and quality standards, and coach staff in Lean principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 3 years of warehouse leadership experience preferred.
• Or 5 years of related warehouse experience in leadership roles.
• Experience applying lean tools to improve throughput, cycle time, and inventory costs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate distribution of parts to support assembly timelines.
• Coordinate daily warehouse activities, cycle counts, intercompany shipments, and stocking strategies.
• Lead a team of associates receiving, identifying, issuing, storing, or kitting materials.
• Develop standards and processes based on improvement opportunities or quality/cost concerns.
• Provide support for safety, quality, performance, and productivity improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with warehouse, purchasing and assembly teams to address issues and prevent recurrences.
• Assist with Lean training and coaching of associates and team leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Lean methodologies

Process improvement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PDCA

FMEA

Control plans

Job description

Barry-Wehmiller Companies Inc. is seeking a warehouse leader to coordinate daily operations, supervise a team, and drive lean improvements across receiving, storage, and distribution functions.

The role focuses on throughput, cycle-time reduction, and cost optimization within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will partner with purchasing and assembly teams to resolve issues, uphold safety and quality standards, and coach staff in Lean principles.