Operations & Warehouse Manager

Aventure Staffing; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Flex Spending

Disability Insurance

EAP

401(k)

Job summary

Aventure Staffing is seeking an Operations and Warehouse Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations, shipping/receiving, and inventory control for a distribution firm in Des Moines. The role leads facility personnel, ensures on-time delivery, and drives efficiency while enforcing safety standards.

Qualifications include 5 years of management experience, 2+ years in shipping/receiving, DOT knowledge, and proficiency with measurement tools. Strong communication and multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent education from college/technical school, or related training/experience.
• 5 years of prior management experience is required.
• 2+ years of shipping and receiving experience is required.
• Knowledge of measuring tools (tape, micrometer) and DOT regulations is required.
• Overhead crane maintenance experience is preferred.
• Must multi-task, be detail-oriented, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for visitors and manage will-call orders to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Oversee all inbound/outbound shipments, coordinate staging, and manage transfers across multiple facilities.
• Collaborate with sales, purchasing, and transportation to set daily shipping priorities.
• Lead safety programs and train staff on equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
• Schedule shifts, breaks, attendance, and collaborate with HR on staffing and performance.
• Track maintenance, coordinate inspections, and procure supplies to improve daily operations.

Job description

Operations and Warehouse Manager

Pay: $75k+ DOE Hours: 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. M-F

An established distribution company is seeking a hands-on Manager to oversee daily operations, shipping and receiving, and inventory control. In this role, you will lead facility personnel, drive operational efficiency, and enforce safety standards to ensure accurate, on-time delivery for regional clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for warehouse visitors, manage will-call orders, and step onto the production floor as needed to guarantee on-time deliveries.
• Oversee all incoming/outgoing shipments, coordinate material staging and truck loading, and manage transfer orders across multi-facility locations to maintain accuracy and condition standards.
• Partner with sales, purchasing, and transportation teams to conduct cycle counts, adjust inventory, and review logistics documentation to establish daily shipping priorities and workflows.
• Direct site-wide safety programs alongside leadership, while training warehouse personnel on equipment (overhead cranes, lifting apparatus), packaging standards, and LOTO/preventative maintenance protocols.
• Manage warehouse shift scheduling, breaks, and attendance while collaborating with HR on staffing needs and performance management.
• Track facility maintenance schedules, coordinate equipment inspections, procure essential operating supplies, and lead initiatives to improve daily operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent education from college/technical school; or 1-year related experience and training; or a combination of education and experience.
• 5 years prior management experience required
• 2+ years of Shipping and Receiving experience
• Measuring with tape and micrometer, required DOT knowledge
• Overhead crane Maintenance experience, preferred
• Able to multi-task and complete projects in a timely manner
• Attention to detail
• Effective communication skills

Pay & Benefits

• $75k+, Depending On Experience Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flex Spending, Disability, EAP, 401(k) and more.