Warehouse Manager

Talent 1 Source; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent 1 Source in Elizabethtown, KY, is seeking a Warehouse Manager to plan, organize, and monitor receiving, storage and distribution activities ensuring efficient operation and accurate item routing to departments.

The role emphasizes leadership of a team, optimization of processes, collaboration with logistics and sales, and a focus on safety and continuous improvement in a dynamic warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in warehouse or distribution.
• 5+ years of managerial experience.
• Experience with load/freight management and fulfillment operations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan layout, product flows, space requirements and handling systems to optimize inventory efficiency.
• Build and monitor metrics for orders, picking times and cycles.
• Use RF Smart or similar system to optimize processes and reporting.
• Coordinate with other departments and locations to drive continuous improvement in warehousing and shipping.
• Plan for busy and slow seasons and day-to-day activities to maximize capacity.
• Collaborate with other locations to optimize transfer items, costs and distribution utilization.
• Work with Director of Logistics and Sales to optimize space, efficiency and reduce outages.
• Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement; lead and mentor the team to deliver quality service.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Planning & organizing

Analytical thinking

Team development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Operations/Logistics

Tools

RF Smart system

Job description

Elizabethtown, United States | Posted on 07/30/2026

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.
  

Requirements

• 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.