Warehouse Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation/holidays

Medical and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Training and development

Job summary

Expeditors in Frederick, MD is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Supervisor to lead and coach staff, manage budgets, and drive safety and efficiency in a fast-paced logistics environment.

You will oversee receiving, shipping, inventory, and KPI performance, onboard new hires, and ensure compliance with OPS standards while delivering outstanding customer service.

Join a global logistics leader offering growth, competitive benefits, and a collaborative, safety‑driven culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading warehouse staff and coordinating daily operations.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities with a focus on safety and compliance.
• Proven track record in budgeting, staffing, and KPI management.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coaching the Warehouse staff.
• Conducting weekly team huddles with Warehouse staff.
• Conducting monthly 1-on-1’s with Warehouse Supervisor.
• Set annual improvement objectives for Warehouse Operations.
• Prepare and manage budget for warehouse & IOC operations.
• Ensure facility is staffed to meet demand with a flexible workforce.
• Oversee all aspects of warehouse & IOC staffing (permanent and contingent).
• Responsible for warehouse excellence and KPIs.
• Onboard new hires and maintain training schedules.
• Manage receiving, shipping, container positioning, and inventory per OPS standards.

Skills

Leadership

Warehouse operations

Safety compliance

Budget management

Staff onboarding

Cross training

Communication

Excel

Problem solving

Strategic planning

English proficiency

Education

Industry-specific qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job 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!

• 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
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Listening skills
• Leadership
• Emotional intelligence
• Leading change
• Adaptability
• Presentation skills
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Strategic Planning
• English language proficiency
• 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
• Good Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word etc.).

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