Warehouse Manager

Hajoca Corporation in; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hajoca Corporation in Minnesota is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead our warehouse operations, oversee receiving, storage, and order fulfillment, and drive safety and efficiency. You will recruit and develop a high-performing team, set clear expectations, monitor KPIs, and implement process improvements while ensuring OSHA compliance and reliable delivery.

This leadership role requires forklift operation capability and the ability to respond calmly in emergencies, with a strong focus on asset

Qualifications

• 5+ years in warehouse receiving or material handling.
• 1+ year in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all warehouse operations.
• Hire and supervise warehouse teammates.
• Set performance expectations and conduct reviews.
• Train staff for safe and efficient operations.
• Develop process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.
• Analyze KPIs to drive data-driven decisions.
• Lead continuous improvement and risk mitigation.
• Ensure proper receipt, storage, and records.
• Oversee order routing, loading, and shipment prep.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment safety and maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Warehouse operations

Communication skills

Forklift operation

Process improvement

Safety compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office Outlook

Job description

Are you a leader with a commitment to upholding quality standards? Are you safety-conscious and service-oriented? Do you have experience working in a warehouse environment and leading a team? If so, we’d like you to join our Warehouse team as a Warehouse Manager.

About the Role:

You will:

• Fully and directly manage all warehouse operations.

• Manage and hire a team of warehouse teammates.

• Set clear performance expectations and goals for teammates and conduct regular performance evaluations to assess progress and provide feedback and development.

• Manage, schedule, and train warehouse and delivery staff to ensure safe and efficient operation of all warehouse functions.

• Develop strategies and goals for warehouse operations, such as process improvements, and cost-saving initiatives.

• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to assess warehouse performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.

• Lead continuous improvement efforts to optimize warehouse processes, streamline workflows, and enhance operational efficiency.

• Identify potential risks and implement risk mitigation strategies to protect warehouse assets, minimize liability, and ensure business continuity.

• Ensure that merchandise is received and stored in an efficient and economical manner and maintain required records in conformance with company policy.

• Supervise the proper routing, loading, and preparation of orders for shipment and delivery in accordance with customer instructions.

• Reviewand maintain appropriate DOT records and physical examination certificates for drivers, ensure current training certification for forklift/material handling equipment operators.

• Supervise and schedule the maintenance of all company delivery vehicles and material handling equipment in use in the warehouse.

• Recommend purchases of warehouse equipment; keep abreast of new warehousing methods.

• Maintain the safety of warehouse operations in compliance with the company’s Safety Standards, OSHA and any other applicable regulations.

• Maintain the security of warehouse and grounds to protect the Profit Center’s assets.

• Resolve all delivery complaints and receiving disputes quickly and effectively.

• Perform all job functions in accordance with the company’s Safety Standards.
• Successfully complete required safety and compliance training programs as assigned.
• Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

About You:

• 5+ years of warehouse receiving and material handling experience
• 1+ year of leadership experience
• Knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center preferred

Our ideal candidate will also:

• Possess excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team

• Have experience in warehouse management, or a similar role, with a strong understanding of warehouse operations.
• Be able to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment in use at the Profit Center.
• Possess and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of and be able to apply and enforce OSHA, DOT and other warehouse and material handling safety regulations.
• Be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, vendors and co-workers.
• Be able to remain calm and function effectively in stressful, unexpected, and/or emergency situations.

• Be able to quickly develop comprehensive knowledge of products sold at the Profit Center.
• Be able to learn and operate the computer-related systems used for warehouse operations.
• Effectivelylearn to use Microsoft Office Outlook to communicate via email.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English.

• Be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.