Warehouse Manager

Schneider Electric; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 118,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid holidays

Job summary

Schneider Electric in Ohio is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead our logistics operations in a manufacturing plant in Fairfield.

You will enforce safety and 5S, optimize workloads, manage end-to-end materials handling, and drive continuous improvement across the supply chain. The role reports to the Plant Manager and requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of warehouse management experience; SAP proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of warehouse/logistics management experience.
• Proven leadership to motivate, develop, and guide teams toward operational excellence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience managing all aspects of the supply chain, from product development and procurement through distribution and shipment of finished goods.
• SAP proficiency and working knowledge of supply chain systems and processes.
• Understanding of accounting and financial principles as they relate to warehouse and logistics operations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with global stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Enforce compliance with Health and Safety and 5S rules throughout the sector, including reporting and managing incidents and near misses.
• Ensure compliance with our quality system and the proper application of defined processes and procedures to meet required quality standards.
• Optimize daily/weekly workload balance and resource allocation, considering internal and external storage capacities and freight capabilities.
• Adjust material providing and handling programs to align with customer priorities in ad-hoc systems (LDS, DISS, etc.).
• Manage the logistics process from receiving goods, stocking, picking, material handling, to shipping finished goods and waste.
• Coordinate with support functions for short-term actions to enhance operations.
• Lead/Participate in the Continuous improvement programs for efficiency improvement, reducing the NVA through Kaizens, VSM and other techniques
• Organize training needs for teams and manage versatility in accordance with defined targets.
• Monitor warehouse process performance and team adherence to Schneider Production System rules and plant cycle events.
• Ensure inventory accuracy with continuous alignment between operations and inventory data.
• Monitor and analyze logistics costs to identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team management

Supply chain knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to join our team. As the Warehouse Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of our logistics operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in challenging environments, can build an engaging and collaborative culture, and takes a proactive, results-driven approach to problem solving. With significant growth underway, including the addition of new product lines (and the warehousing challenges/transformations that come with that), we need someone who is adaptable, flexible, and energized by the opportunity to drive positive change while maintaining operational excellence.

Position is an on-site role in a Manufacturing plant located in Fairfield, Ohio.

What will you do?

• Enforce compliance with Health and Safety and 5S rules throughout the sector, including reporting and managing incidents and near misses.
• Ensure compliance with our quality system and the proper application of defined processes and procedures to meet required quality standards.
• Optimize daily/weekly workload balance and resource allocation, considering internal and external storage capacities and freight capabilities.
• Adjust material providing and handling programs to align with customer priorities in ad-hoc systems (LDS, DISS, etc.).
• Manage the logistics process from receiving goods, stocking, picking, material handling, to shipping finished goods and waste.
• Coordinate with support functions for short-term actions to enhance operations.
• Lead/Participate in the Continuous improvement programs for efficiency improvement, reducing the NVA through Kaizens, VSM and other techniques
• Organize training needs for teams and manage versatility in accordance with defined targets.
• Monitor warehouse process performance and team adherence to Schneider Production System rules and plant cycle events.
• Ensure inventory accuracy with continuous alignment between operations and inventory data.
• Monitor and analyze logistics costs to identify areas for improvement.

Who will you report to:

Plant Manager

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is required.
• 5+ years of warehouse/logistics management experience within a logistics, industrial, or manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and guide teams toward operational excellence.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and creative approach to resolving complex operational challenges.
• Experience managing all aspects of the supply chain, from product development and procurement through distribution and shipment of finished goods.
• SAP proficiency and working knowledge of supply chain systems and processes.
• Understanding of accounting and financial principles as they relate to warehouse and logistics operations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with global stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, and operational performance.

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€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 117,600 - USD 176,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.

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Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

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