Warehouse Manager

Imperial Brady; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

401(k) Retirement

Job summary

Imperial Brady is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead daily warehouse operations, oversee staff, and ensure timely delivery to customers from Columbia, SC. The role reports to the Director of Operations and emphasizes safety, efficiency, and compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

Ideal candidates bring experience in warehousing planning, inventory control, and staff supervision, plus forklift certification or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehousing planning, scheduling, inventory control, and traffic management preferred.
• Experience as supervisor or manager, preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred, or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Ability to operate and train others on warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, pickers, or scrubbers.
• Strong computer skills to operate warehouse management systems, scanners, and data entry.
• Strong math skills for inventory counts and measurements.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and follow safety rules while performing duties.
• Order, plan, schedule and monitor facility material and equipment needs.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Manage warehouse inventory per policy and work instructions.
• Conduct all shipping and receiving activities.
• Arrange transportation with carriers per SwanLeap guidelines.
• Route and schedule company drivers for Sigma assets.
• Ensure compliance with company programs and safety policies.
• Train and develop Sigma operations personnel at location.
• Coordinate all job assignments and 5-S activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Assist with directing staff to ensure efficient daily activities.
• Check orders prior to shipment.
• Maintain smooth day-to-day operations in absence of leadership.

Skills

Warehousing planning

Inventory control

Traffic management

Supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Forklift certification

Job description

Description & Requirements

We are in search of a Warehouse Manager to join our growing team. This role will report to the Director of Operations. Warehouse Managers are a vital part of the team by overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse, directing and coordinating activities of warehouse employees, and ensuring the proper product is being delivered to customers.

Job Description

Description & Requirements

We are in search of a Warehouse Manager to join our growing team. This role will report to the Director of Operations. Warehouse Managers are a vital part of the team by overseeing the daily operations of the warehouse, directing and coordinating activities of warehouse employees, and ensuring the proper product is being delivered to customers.

The Warehouse Manager is also responsible for the safety of employees and visitors during the shift. They will identify areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practices. They also ensure compliance with all state, federal, and industry related administrative policies and procedures, safety rules as well as Brady policies/procedures.

Responsibilities Include

• Works safely and follows safety rules.
• Orders, plans, schedules and monitors facility material and equipment requirements.
• Maintains necessary documentation, correct procedures, and follows specified guidelines.
• Manages the warehouse inventory in accordance with company policy and written work instructions.
• Conducts all shipping and receiving activities.
• Arranges transportation, i.e. (truck load and less than truck load LTL) carriers in accordance with SwanLeap.
• Routing and scheduling of company drivers for Sigma assets.
• Maintains compliance with all Company programs, policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Responsible for training and development of all Sigma operations personnel assigned to location.
• Coordinates all job assignments and ensures duties comply with company Safety and 5-S activities.
• Maintains confidentiality of company proprietary information and ensures that their direct reports comply as well.
• Assists Warehouse Manager/Assistant Warehouse Manager with directing warehouse staff to ensure efficient time management, along with daily activities.
• Accurately check orders prior to shipment.
• Maintain proper flow of day-to-day operations in absence of Warehouse Manager/Assistant Warehouse Manager.
• Additional duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience in warehousing planning, scheduling, inventory control, and traffic management preferred.
• Experience as supervisor or manager, preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• College degree preferred
• Prior forklift certification preferred, or ability to obtain upon hire
• Ability to operate, and train others to operate, warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks, pickers, or scrubbers
• Previous experience in a modern warehouse environment with knowledge of operations techniques and inventory and logistics management
• Strong computer skills to operate warehouse management systems, tools such as scanners, and data entry tasks
• Strong math skills to manage inventory counts and measurements (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Strong communications skills, problem-solving abilities and leadership qualities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines and work overtime as needed
• Ability to lift, carry and move up to 50 lbs and walk, climb, kneel, stoop, and balance throughout shift

Compensation & Benefits

BradyPLUS offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life and disability insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• 401(k) Retirement

About Imperial Brady

Imperial Brady is a leading North American distributor and solutions provider for cleaning and facility care, foodservice, and packaging. With more than 13,000 employees and a broad supply chain network, we deliver national scale with local expertise. Built on strong customer relationships and deep industry knowledge, we go beyond distribution—delivering Supplies + Support through expertise, service, and a commitment to making every customer touchpoint a plus.

We offer a dynamic environment for our more than 13,000 employees to work, learn, and grow professionally. We value our people and strive to create rewarding career opportunities by offering competitive salaries and benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) program with company match, life insurance, a generous paid time off package, educational reimbursement, paid family leave, and adoption assistance. We are excited to invite talented individuals with a passion for excellence to join our team.

Imperial Brady is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.

Our company is a Fair Chance employer, committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement. We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Massachusetts Applicants

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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