Night Warehouse Operations Leader

Lumera Search Partners; New Jersey; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumera Search Partners is seeking a hands-on Night Warehouse Manager for a growing distribution company to lead the evening operation. You will inherit a ten-person team and own shipping accuracy, safety, and accountability on the night shift.

The role emphasizes developing two frontline managers, coaching a working lead, and driving continuous improvement in execution, inventory integrity, and process discipline.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse operations leadership experience in building materials, industrial distribution, manufacturing, or a similar environment.
• Experience managing teams in a fast-paced shipping and distribution operation.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of truck loading, load planning, weight distribution, product protection, and safe material handling.
• Experience leading operational improvement or turnaround initiatives and delivering measurable results.
• Demonstrated ability to establish accountability and successfully lead through change.
• Experience developing supervisors and frontline leaders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including operational documentation and reporting.
• Comfort working with WMS or ERP systems and warehouse/inventory data.
• Forklift experience or certification preferred.
• OSHA experience or certification is a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the night warehouse operation, including order fulfillment, staging, loading, dispatch readiness, and shift execution.
• Ensure product accuracy and load quality before shipments leave the facility.
• Establish and enforce consistent operating standards, safety practices, and accountability throughout the shift.
• Develop and coach two frontline managers and a working lead, helping them become stronger floor leaders.
• Drive improvements in shipping accuracy, damage reduction, inventory integrity, and overall operational performance.
• Take ownership of nightly documentation, shipping records, exceptions, and communication with the day shift.
• Manage labor and staffing in alignment with business volume and operational needs.
• Investigate errors and operational issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and disciplined warehouse environment.
• Serve as the final point of accountability for the quality and readiness of outbound shipments.

Job description

Lumera Search Partners is seeking a hands-on Night Warehouse Manager for a growing distribution company to lead the evening operation. You will inherit a ten-person team and own shipping accuracy, safety, and accountability on the night shift.

The role emphasizes developing two frontline managers, coaching a working lead, and driving continuous improvement in execution, inventory integrity, and process discipline.