Startup Warehouse Facility Manager — Build & Lead New DC

WeShip Express; Fredericksburg (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Life and Disability Insurance

FSA/HSA benefits

Paid vacation, sick time, and floating

Pet Insurance

Professional development and career"

Job summary

We Ship Express is seeking a hands-on Facility Manager to establish and lead a new distribution center in Fredericksburg, TX. The role combines daily warehouse operations with operating a company delivery van in startup mode.

As the facility grows, the manager will hire, train, and develop a team while overseeing daily warehouse and transportation activities. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must have proven leadership experience in warehouse or DC operations.
• Hands-on duties required in addition to management responsibilities.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record in past 5 years.
• Willingness to operate a company delivery van and transition to a 26-foot box truck.
• Strong knowledge of shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse best practices.
• Ability to develop and coach high-performing teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations: receiving, shipping, fulfillment, inventory control, packing, and order processing.
• Operate delivery van for customer pickups and deliveries, ensure secure loading and safe transport.
• Establish and implement processes for a new distribution facility; organize workflows.
• Maintain hands-on presence in the warehouse and perform daily tasks as needed.
• Maintain productivity, quality, safety, and inventory accuracy standards.
• Plan and prioritize daily workflow to meet customer expectations.
• Develop procedures to improve efficiency and consistency; report facility performance to leadership.
• Oversee inventory control, cycle counts, reconciliations, and accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on

Driving

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's in related field

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

We Ship Express is seeking a hands-on Facility Manager to establish and lead a new distribution center in Fredericksburg, TX. The role combines daily warehouse operations with operating a company delivery van in startup mode.

As the facility grows, the manager will hire, train, and develop a team while overseeing daily warehouse and transportation activities. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.