On-Site Warehouse Manager - Lead Shipping & Inventory

Socket.dev; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager in Milwaukee, WI to lead daily warehouse operations at our on-site facility. You will oversee shipping, receiving, inventory, and a team of warehouse staff while coordinating with production, purchasing, quality, and customer service.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and adherence to safety and 5S practices in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Compensation ranges hourly with full-time, on-site requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; related education preferred.
• 5+ years warehouse, shipping, receiving, or material-handling experience in manufacturing.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Experience coordinating carriers, truck schedules, and inbound/outbound shipments.
• Strong understanding of inventory control, cycle counting, and material flow.
• Experience using an ERP or warehouse-management system; Epicor is a plus.
• Forklift experience or certification preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily shipping, receiving, storage, staging, and material-handling activities.
• Lead, train, schedule, and develop shipping, receiving, and material-handling employees.
• Establish daily priorities and ensure adequate coverage across shifts.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound truck schedules, carrier pickups, and deliveries.
• Ensure customer shipments are accurate, properly documented, and shipped on time.
• Maintain accurate inventory locations and system transactions.
• Oversee cycle counts, investigate inventory discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate material availability and movement with Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Customer Service.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized warehouse using 5S and continuous-improvement practices.
• Track warehouse performance, including on-time shipping, shipping accuracy, inventory accuracy, and receiving turnaround time.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Forklift experience

ERP/WMS experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or business (preferred)

Tools

Epicor

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager in Milwaukee, WI to lead daily warehouse operations at our on-site facility. You will oversee shipping, receiving, inventory, and a team of warehouse staff while coordinating with production, purchasing, quality, and customer service.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvement, and adherence to safety and 5S practices in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Compensation ranges hourly with full-time, on-site requirements.