Warehouse Manager

Flex; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Matching 401(k) contributions

Vacation time

Paid sick time

Job summary

EP² is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead the warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, and material management. You will ensure materials and finished goods are received, stored, controlled, and delivered safely and on schedule, coordinating with Planning & Scheduling, Purchasing, Production and Logistics.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years in warehouse/logistics, 2+ years in leadership, and strong knowledge of inventory management and ERP/WMS systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, material management, manufacturing or supply chain operations.
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and material flow.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP/WMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shipping and receiving and the materials group.
• Conduct regular audits to reconcile physical inventory with system records.
• Analyze usage patterns and demand forecasts to optimize inventory levels.
• Collaborate with procurement to source and secure materials from suppliers.
• Manage the movement of material between external warehouses and the production facility.
• Reduce material handling, touches, transportation, and storage costs.
• Improve warehouse space utilization and reduce congestion.
• Implement barcode scanning and inventory tracking technologies.
• Establish controls for high-value, critical, and customer-specific materials.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Partner with Planning & Scheduling, Purchasing, and Production to keep material staged and available.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

EP² provides complete power management systems for commercial and utility industries for power generation, transmission, and distribution. Through a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement, we empower our employees to grow their careers, solve complex challenges, and make an impact on the industries and communities we serve.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the overall management, organization, and performance of the company's warehouse operations, shipping and receiving, material management, and offsite storage operations. This position ensures that materials, components, finished products, and equipment are received, stored, controlled, and delivered to production and customers accurately, safely, and on schedule. This role works closely with Planning & Scheduling, Purchasing, Production, Project Management and Logistics.

What a Typical Day Looks Like

• Oversee shipping and receiving and the materials group
• Conduct regular audits to reconcile physical inventory with system records
• Analyze usage patterns and demand forecasts to optimize inventory levels
• Collaborate with procurement to source and secure materials from suppliers
• Manage the movement of material between external warehouses and the production facility
• Reduce material handling, touches, transportation, and storage costs
• Improve warehouse space utilization and reduce congestion
• Implement barcode scanning and inventory tracking technologies
• Establish controls for high-value, critical, and customer-specific materials
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
• Partner with Planning & Scheduling, Purchasing, and Production to keep material staged and available

The Experience We're Looking to Add to Our Team

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, operations, business, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse, logistics, material management, manufacturing or supply chain operations
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and material flow
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP/WMS systems

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 30 lbs occasionally; stand, walk, bend, and reach regularly
• Occasional exposure to typical manufacturing production hazards

What You'll Receive

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Matching 401(k) contributions
• Vacation and paid sick time