Warehouse Manager

LifeWork Search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeWork Search is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager in the Dallas area to lead receiving, inventory control, and material flow across a multi-client operation. This role emphasizes safety, productivity, and accountability on the warehouse floor while coordinating inbound logistics and staff development.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in warehouse management, experience with WMS and MS Office, and a track record of driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced, 3PL-style environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of warehouse management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with WMS and MS Office; knowledge of 6S/Six Sigma beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day warehouse operations across receiving, inventory control, and material movement.
• Spend majority of time on the warehouse floor ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and accountability.
• Oversee inbound receiving, unloading, inspection, and dock scheduling.
• Maintain inventory accuracy across customer accounts with location management and cycle counting.
• Own warehouse KPIs including receiving, labor vs deliveries, and storage utilization.
• Manage equipment readiness, maintenance, and operator certifications.
• Coordinate facility maintenance, housekeeping, security, and compliance.
• Coach and develop warehouse staff and resolve operational issues.
• Drive SOP adherence and continuous improvement across the warehouse.

Skills

Warehouse management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Warehouse Manager

Ref No: 1515

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Area, TX

We are currently working with a rapidly growing logistics organization that is expanding its operations and customer base. They are looking for a hands-on Warehouse Manager to lead receiving, inventory control, material flow, equipment readiness, safety, and day-to-day warehouse performance in a fast-paced, multi-client environment.

Position Description:

• Lead day-to-day warehouse operations across receiving, putaway, inventory control, material movement, and production support.
• Spend the majority of the day on the warehouse floor, ensuring processes are followed and driving safety, quality, productivity, and accountability.
• Oversee inbound receiving, including unloading, inspection, counting, putaway, dock scheduling, and work prioritization.
• Maintain inventory accuracy across customer accounts through disciplined location management, cycle counting, and WMS data integrity.
• Own warehouse KPIs including receiving performance, inbound deliveries versus labor hours, inventory accuracy, picks per hour, and MHE utilization.
• Manage material-handling equipment readiness, inspections, preventive maintenance, operator certifications, and safe equipment use.
• Coordinate facility maintenance, housekeeping, building utilization, access, security, and compliance requirements.
• Lead, coach, and develop receiving, inventory control, maintenance, and material-handling personnel while identifying staffing needs and resolving operational issues.
• Drive SOP adherence, safety, 6S/continuous improvement, and practical process improvements throughout the warehouse.

Background Required:

• 2+ years of warehouse management experience; experience in a JIT, multi-client, 3PL, kitting, assembly, or value-added environment is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of receiving, inventory control, staffing, warehouse KPIs, safety, and material-handling equipment.
• Experience with a warehouse management system (WMS) and Microsoft Office; familiarity with 6S, Six Sigma, or other continuous-improvement methods is beneficial.
• Self-motivated, energetic, detail-oriented, respectful, and calm under pressure with the ability to work effectively with different personalities.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to take action, provide updates, and continuously improve warehouse execution.