Warehouse Manager

Keystone Distinction Group; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Kentucky seeks a Warehouse Manager to plan, organize and monitor receiving, storage and distribution of all items, ensuring smooth operations and on-time delivery to departments and locations.

The role leads a team, collaborates across departments, and drives safety, cost control and continuous improvement while maintaining accurate inventory and reporting with Excel and RF systems. 5–7 years of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Logistics or related field is preferred.
• 5–7 years of warehouse or distribution experience is required.
• 5+ years of managerial experience is required.
• Experience with load/freight management and fulfillment operations.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility and quick adaptation to change.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Plan layout, product flows, space requirements and handling systems to optimize inventory.
• Builds and monitors metrics for orders, times, picking and cycles.
• Uses RF systems to optimize processes and reporting.
• Collaborates with other departments to drive continuous warehousing improvements.
• Plans for busy and slow seasons and daily activities to maximize capacity and utilization.
• Coordinates with other locations to optimize transfers and costs.
• Leads and develops a team to deliver excellent customer service while controlling costs.
• Ensures safe transport and storage of all materials with proper equipment and racking.
• Fosters a culture of safety and ongoing training.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and stress management in daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Operations planning

Warehouse management

Process optimization

RF systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Excel

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/Logistics

Tools

RF Smart system

Load/freight management software

Job description

Warehouse Manager will plan, organize and monitor the receiving, storage and distribution of all items produced and received, while ensuring a smooth and consistent operation so all items are located and distributed to proper departments and/or locations in an effective and efficient manner as needed to satisfy internal and external customers.

Essential Job Functions

• Optimizes warehouse inventory efficiency by planning layout, product flows, space requirements and product handling systems.
• Builds and monitors metrics for orders completions, times, picking, cycles.
• Uses RF Smart or similar system to optimize processes and reporting.
• Works closely with other departments, locations and management to work towards continual improvement in warehousing and shipping processes.
• Plans for busy season, slow season and day to day activities to maximize employee capacity and utilization.
• Works with other locations, to plan transfer items and efficiency and cost as it relates to distributed warehouse utilization.
• Works with Director of Logistics to plan for space and efficiency. Works with Sales to minimize warehouse outages and transfer order costs.
• Fosters an environment of continuous improvement.
• Leads and develops a team to deliver excellent customer service while controlling costs.
• Arranges for appropriate equipment and racking to ensure the safe transport and storage of all materials.
• Leads by engaging and mentoring employees, while maintaining a safe, healthy and fair work environment.
• Promotes a culture of safety by ensuring all personnel are properly trained to perform assigned duties and comply with all safety regulations.
• Demonstrate ability to cope with stress and maintain a pleasant and cooperative temperament with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate ability to perform mental tasks such as making decisions, learning, thinking rationally and exercising good judgment.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or Industrial Management, Supply Chain, Logistics or related field, a plus.
• 5-7 years of experience in warehouse or distribution environment, required.
• 5+ years of managerial experience.
• Experience with load/freight management, knowledge of supply chain practices and fulfillment operations.
• Solid proven leadership, with excellent self-awareness and relationship building skills.
• Strong written and oral skills.
• Must be flexible and adapt quickly to changes.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.