Warehouse Manager

Expeditors International; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Vacation/Holidays/Sick Time

Training and Personnel Development

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

Expeditors International is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager in Frederick, MD to lead and coach the warehouse staff, conduct team huddles, and drive performance in safety and efficiency. The role focuses on managing KPIs, budgets, and staffing to ensure a secure, clean, and compliant facility.

The position requires 4+ years in warehouse leadership within the logistics sector, strong communication, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven leadership with ability to coach and develop teams.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving, and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coach the Warehouse staff and ensure safe operations.
• Conduct weekly team huddles and monthly 1-on-1s with Warehouse Supervisor.
• Review staff appraisals and drive the 3+1 Initiative every year.
• Set annual objectives for Warehouse Operations and monitor KPIs.
• Oversee budget, staffing, overtime, equipment procurement and maintenance.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Leadership

Leading change

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Strategic Planning

4+ years—industry qualification

Organizational skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Job description

• Compensation: USD 60,000 - USD 80,000 - yearly

Company Description

We take care of our employees, and they take care of our customers!

Become a member of a global community! The international logistics industry is an integral piece of the global trade puzzle; we make the world go round. Global supply chain management is what we do, and at the heart of Expeditors you will find professionalism, leadership, and a friendly environment, all of which foster an innovative, customer service-based approach to logistics. Expeditors is a global logistics company headquartered in Seattle, Washington. As a Fortune 500 company, we employ over 19,000 trained professionals in a worldwide network of over 350+ locations across six continents. Expeditors satisfies the increasingly sophisticated needs of international trade through customized solutions and seamless, integrated information systems.

Our Mission

We recruit, train, and retain the very best logistics and technical experts the world over. We love to promote from within - more than 50 percent of our employees have been at Expeditors for five years or more. Our high retention rate is influenced by a unique compensation program for positions that are more than just jobs - they're chances to grow, do what you love and build a career with us!

Job Description

• Managing and coaching the Warehouse staff
• Conducting weekly team / huddle with Warehouse staff
• Conducting monthly 1-on-1's with Warehouse Supervisor
• Review and conduct staff appraisals and one to one meeting timely in line with the 3+1 Initiative
• Set annual improvement objectives for Warehouse Operations
• Execution of District Tactical Business Plan
• Ensure a safe and secure work environment
• Maintain Expeditors warehouse & IOC procedures, safety and compliance standards
• Maintain a clean and professional facility
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in a safe operational condition including therequired maintenance contract
• Prepare and manage budget for warehouse & IOC operations weekly/monthly/annually, includes staffing and overtime expenses, equipment procurement and maintenance, and facility repair
• Ensure facility is staffed to meet demand including a flexible work force
• Preform or oversee all aspects of warehouse & IOC staffing, includes permanent and contingent staff
• Responsible for warehouse excellence success and KPIs
• Responsible for coverage of operations with staff who have the appropriate certifications
• Onboard newly hired staffand maintain the new hire onboarding and training schedule
• Responsible for employee versatility (cross training)
• Manage all receiving, shipping, container positioning, and inventory activities following operational standards; (OPS) and KPI expectations, including the warehouse / IOC standard working instructions and 7S processes
• Responsible for improving safety, quality, delivery and cost through continuous improvement methods
• Maintain compliance to all facility certification requirements and government policies
• Responsible audits of warehouse & IOC activities to ensure security and safety of people, facility, and freight
• Proactively communicate with the team to ensure continuous awareness and understanding of policies and regulations
• Oversee and ensure compliance with Expeditors Operational Process Standards

Qualifications

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership
• Leading change
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Strategic Planning
• 4 + years of industry specific qualification (country specific)
• Excellent organizational skills, time management skills in addition to a professional manner
• A proven history of providing exceptional customer service at all levels
• Effective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results

Additional Information

Expeditors offers excellent benefits

• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Time
• Health Plan: Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (US only)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Personnel Development Program
• $60,000-$80,000 base + monthly bonus