Senior Warehouse & Logistics Leader

Central Garden & Pet; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vis

Free Life and Short-Term Disability

401k with company match and profit‑sh,

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Education Assistance

Referral Program with cash bonus

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Central Garden & Pet, Council Bluffs, IA, seeks a Warehouse Manager to lead all warehouse operations ensuring safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes driving productivity, implementing continuous improvements, and fostering an engaging team environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in distribution or related field with 5–7 years in warehouse or manufacturing, including 3–5 years in management. Proficiency in MS Word/Excel; SAP a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a distribution or related field.
• 5 to 7 years plus of experience in warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment with 3-5 years of prior management experience.
• Qualified to train and certify forklift and other material handling equipment operators.
• Ability to learn statistical analysis to develop measurable warehouse metrics.
• Working knowledge of RF receiving, replenishment procedures.
• MS Word and Excel experience strongly preferred.
• SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and ensure compliance with safety programs.
• Oversee shipping and receiving to comply with policies and regulations.
• Drive productivity, quality, and performance through leadership and continuous improvement.
• Plan and optimize labor utilization to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and alignment with business unit requirements.
• Establish work procedures, schedules, and workflow to meet demands.
• Assign responsibilities and evaluate work for accuracy and policy adherence.
• Train and motivate employees to improve performance.
• Manage safety, inventory, and shipping with ownership of shipping operations.
• Foster collaboration and positive employee relations.
• Promote a respectful workplace and harmony among team members.
• Protect company assets by ensuring building security.
• Demonstrate initiative and a desire to learn and grow.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Forklift certification

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in distribution or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

RF receiving knowledge

SAP

Job description

Central Garden & Pet, Council Bluffs, IA, seeks a Warehouse Manager to lead all warehouse operations ensuring safety, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes driving productivity, implementing continuous improvements, and fostering an engaging team environment.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in distribution or related field with 5–7 years in warehouse or manufacturing, including 3–5 years in management. Proficiency in MS Word/Excel; SAP a plus.