Warehouse and Logistics Manager

DSJ Global; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Warehouse and Logistics Manager to lead multi-site warehouse operations in Vista, CA. You will drive inventory accuracy, service levels, and productivity while coordinating with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, and Quality teams to ensure smooth material flow.

You will build scalable processes, develop high-performing teams, and use data to steer continuous improvement and asset optimization for sustained growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing ops management.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or supply chain preferred.
• Proven leadership of supervisors and hourly teams.
• Experience with SAP, WMS, and ops reporting tools.
• Track record of KPI delivery, budgets, and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-site warehouse operations with safety, inventory accuracy, and productivity accountability.
• Drive KPI performance for labor, throughput, service levels, and cost control.
• Ensure FIFO/FEFO, cycle counting, and warehouse standards.
• Monitor budgets and cost center performance.
• Develop supervisors, plan staffing, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with HR on hiring and performance management.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support schedules and inventory.

Skills

Operations management

Leadership

Inventory control

Labor management

Continuous improvement

KPIs & metrics

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or supply chain

Tools

SAP

WMS

Operational reporting tools

Job description

Warehouse and Logistics Manager (PR/617864) Vista, California

Salary: USD130000 - USD160000 per year

My client, a supplement manufacturer, is hiring a multi-siteWarehouse and Logistics Manager. The Warehouse Manager provides leadership across multiple warehouse and distribution locations, driving safe, efficient, and standardized operations. This role is responsible for inventory accuracy, service levels, productivity, labor management, continuous improvement, and overall operational performance. The position partners closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Planning, Procurement, Customer Service, and Quality teams to ensure seamless material flow, inventory availability, and business continuity.

As the organization continues to grow, this leader will build scalable warehouse processes, develop high-performing teams, leverage operational data to drive decisions, and implement continuous improvement initiatives that support long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

• Lead multi-site warehouse operations with accountability for safety, inventory accuracy, productivity, quality, and customer service.
• Drive KPI performance related to labor efficiency, throughput, inventory control, service levels, and cost management.
• Ensure compliance with inventory management practices, cycle counting, FIFO/FEFO processes, and warehouse standards.
• Monitor operating budgets and cost center performance.
• Maintain warehouse organization, housekeeping, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, team leads, and warehouse personnel.
• Partner with HR on hiring, onboarding, workforce planning, performance management, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, engagement, and continuous improvement.
• Align staffing strategies with business needs, seasonal demand, and future growth.

Continuous Improvement & Strategy

• Identify process improvements that enhance productivity, inventory accuracy, service levels, and operational efficiency.
• Support warehouse and supply chain strategy initiatives, capital projects, vendor evaluations, and operational expansion efforts.
• Lead organizational and process changes to improve scalability and performance.

Data & Performance Management

• Utilize SAP, WMS, and reporting tools to drive data-based decision making.
• Develop, track, and communicate operational metrics and dashboards.
• Analyze trends, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions.
• Standardize best practices across multiple facilities through KPI-driven management.

Compliance & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and operating standards.
• Maintain warehouse procedures and partner on equipment maintenance planning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production schedules, inventory availability, customer service requirements, and new product initiatives.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, ideally in engineering or supply chain.
• 5+ years of warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing operations management experience.
• Proven experience leading supervisors, team leads, and hourly workforce teams.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control, labor management, and continuous improvement practices.
• Experience with SAP, warehouse management systems (WMS), and operational reporting tools.
• Demonstrated success managing KPIs, budgets, and operational performance.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing, food, consumer products, pharmaceutical, or similar environment preferred.
• Experience with warehouse automation systems is a plus.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to translate metrics into operational improvements.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• High attention to detail, organization, and accountability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and business systems.