Warehouse Manager

New Horizons Food Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K with match

Paid vacation

Job summary

New Horizons Food Solutions is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee strategic and daily warehouse operations in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will lead a diverse team, manage inventory accuracy, and ensure strict adherence to food safety and quality standards across receiving, storage, and shipping.

In this role, you will drive KPIs, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and maintain documentation for audits.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of warehouse or logistics management experience, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing and developing teams across diverse cultural and language backgrounds.
• Strong knowledge of WMS/ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, NetSuite).
• Experience with food safety programs, GFSI compliance, and audit preparation is highly preferred.
• Bilingual capabilities (English and Spanish, Swahili, or Kinyarwanda) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing warehouse team, including supervisors and associates.
• Oversee inventory accuracy for inbound/outbound materials and finished goods using ERP/WMS.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Manage daily warehouse operations: receiving, storage, picking, staging, shipping.
• Coordinate orders and shipments to meet customer and production demands.
• Collaborate with purchasing, production, quality, and customer service to resolve issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse and dock environment.
• Lead cycle counts and full physical inventories with variance reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

WMS/ERP systems

Food safety & QA

Bilingual English/Spanish

Forklift certified

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

About New Horizons Food Solutions:

New Horizons Food Solutions LLC, has proudly served the Food, Beverage, Health Care, and Personal Care Industries for nearly two decades, supporting some of the most iconic brands. Established in 2004 and 2005, respectively, these entities have combined their expertise to create a "one-stop" innovative ingredient solution under New Horizons Food Solutions. Our company specializes in a wide variety of customized culinary products, including seasonings, flavors, functional blends, and coatings for both savory and sweet applications. We excel in creating high-quality soups, sauces, custom spice blends, and functional nutritional fortifications aimed at combating malnutrition through essential micronutrients. With a state-of-the-art kettle cook operation and advanced packaging solutions, we prioritize product freshness and protection, delivering quality you can trust.

About New Horizons Food Solutions:

New Horizons Food Solutions LLC, has proudly served the Food, Beverage, Health Care, and Personal Care Industries for nearly two decades, supporting some of the most iconic brands. Established in 2004 and 2005, respectively, these entities have combined their expertise to create a "one-stop" innovative ingredient solution under New Horizons Food Solutions. Our company specializes in a wide variety of customized culinary products, including seasonings, flavors, functional blends, and coatings for both savory and sweet applications. We excel in creating high-quality soups, sauces, custom spice blends, and functional nutritional fortifications aimed at combating malnutrition through essential micronutrients. With a state-of-the-art kettle cook operation and advanced packaging solutions, we prioritize product freshness and protection, delivering quality you can trust. We cultivate and embrace a diverse team member population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our culture. We are looking for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference!

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range: $60,000-$70,000

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, company paid Dental and Vision, Disability and Life Insurance, 401K with match, and paid Vacation.

Additional benefits include:

• Employee appreciation lunches and events
• Opportunities for development and job advancement

Position Summary:

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the strategic oversight and daily execution of all warehouse operations, including inventory management, shipping and receiving, dock scheduling, warehouse organization, team leadership, and compliance with food safety and quality standards. This position ensures the accurate and timely movement of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods to support production and customer fulfillment while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is a leadership position with both hands-on involvement and strategic responsibilities, managing a diverse team and supporting cross-functional initiatives across the organization. The Warehouse Manager plays a key role in maintaining operational excellence and inventory accuracy in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing warehouse team, including supervisors, leads, and associates.
• Oversee and maintain inventory accuracy for all inbound and outbound materials, finished goods, ingredients, and packaging using ERP and WMS systems.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, product legality, and quality protocols in accordance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, picking, staging, and shipping of materials and products.
• Monitor, prioritize, and organize orders and shipments to meet customer and production demands.
• Collaborate with purchasing, production, quality, and customer service to resolve inventory or supply chain issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized warehouse and dock environment.
• Oversee monthly cycle counts and lead full physical inventories with detailed variance reporting.
• Utilize dock scheduling software to coordinate inbound and outbound logistics efficiently.
• Drive warehouse KPIs such as order accuracy, on-time shipping, space utilization, and inventory turns.
• Manage team schedules, vacation planning, timecard approvals, training, performance evaluations, and corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure proper training and compliance with safety protocols, PPE use, and FSQA requirements.
• Maintain operational documentation and records for audits, regulatory reviews, and internal reporting.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3–5 years of warehouse or logistics management experience, preferably in a food manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience managing and developing teams across diverse cultural and language backgrounds.
• Strong knowledge of WMS/ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, NetSuite).
• Experience with food safety programs, GFSI compliance, and audit preparation is highly preferred.
• Bilingual capabilities (English and Spanish, Swahili, or Kinyarwanda) are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Forklift certification and hands‑on experience with powered industrial trucks.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-volume, and fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• This role requires physical activity including walking, standing, and lifting in a production and warehouse setting.
• Must be able to perform tasks in cold/hot environments, depending on product and area.
• This is a single‑shift facility with a warehouse staff of fewer than 10 team members, offering a close‑knit, collaborative work environment.

New Horizons is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.