Warehouse Manager

Concentric Corporation; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Concentric Corporation is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager to lead a high-volume distribution operation in Grand Island, NE. You will manage daily activities, safety, accuracy, and shipping readiness while developing a capable warehouse team.

You will plan staffing, monitor productivity and inventory integrity, coach employees, and partner with sales, purchasing, and HR to resolve issues and improve processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years in warehouse, distribution, or logistics.
• 2+ years of people leadership.
• Experience with receiving, inventory control, order fulfillment.
• Experience operating forklifts; forklift certification or ability to obtain.
• Strong ability to read operational reports; inventory accuracy.
• Ability to coach and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations across receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, staging, loading, returns, repack, and sanitation.
• Plan staffing and assign work based on inbound freight, customer orders, delivery schedules, workload, and priorities.
• Ensure orders are accurately built, staged, and ready to meet deadlines.
• Adjust staffing and priorities in response to volume changes or equipment issues.
• Hire, train, schedule, coach, and develop warehouse employees.
• Set clear safety, attendance, productivity, quality, accuracy, and conduct expectations.
• Monitor performance, attendance, overtime, productivity, and labor utilization.
• Provide coaching and documentation for performance concerns.
• Maintain cross-training and coverage across key functions.
• Coordinate inbound shipments and ensure space/resources are available.
• Verify incoming shipments for quantities, condition, and accuracy.
• Investigate shortages, overages, damage, and discrepancies.
• Maintain inventory through cycle counts, reconciliations, audits, and controls.
• Monitor inventory rotation, aging, and write-offs.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and operated safely.
• Maintain training and equipment certifications.
• Investigate incidents and safety concerns.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and ready warehouse environment.
• Review reports on productivity, labor, inventory, receiving, returns, and accuracy.
• Maintain records for warehouse operations, inventory, safety, and training.

Skills

Warehouse operations

Leadership

Forklift operation

ERP / inventory systems

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Data-driven decisions

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse management systems

RF scanners

ERP systems

Operational dashboards

Job description

Position Overview

Concentric Corporation is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a high-volume distribution facility in Grand Island, NE.

This individual will be responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient operation of the warehouse, including receiving, inventory control, order fulfillment, staging, loading, returns, equipment, sanitation, and overall facility readiness. The Warehouse Manager will also lead and develop the warehouse team while maintaining accountability for productivity, labor utilization, inventory accuracy, safety, and service.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who is comfortable being visible on the warehouse floor, adjusting priorities as business needs change, and holding the team accountable to clear performance expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations, including receiving, put‑away, replenishment, picking, staging, loading, returns, repack, and sanitation
• Plan staffing and assign work based on inbound freight, customer orders, delivery schedules, workload, and operational priorities
• Ensure orders are accurately built, staged, and ready to meet loading and delivery deadlines
• Adjust staffing, workflow, and priorities in response to volume changes, absences, equipment issues, or other operational challenges
• Hire, train, schedule, coach, and develop warehouse employees
• Establish clear expectations for safety, attendance, productivity, quality, accuracy, and workplace conduct
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, overtime, productivity, and labor utilization
• Address performance concerns promptly and provide appropriate coaching and documentation
• Maintain sufficient cross‑training and employee coverage across key warehouse functions
• Monitor warehouse productivity and identify opportunities to improve staffing, training, equipment, and workflow
• Coordinate inbound shipments and ensure receiving space and resources are available
• Verify incoming shipments for quantities, product condition, documentation, and accuracy
• Investigate and resolve receiving shortages, overages, damage, inventory discrepancies, and order errors
• Maintain accurate physical and system inventory through cycle counts, reconciliations, audits, and inventory controls
• Monitor inventory rotation, aging, breakage, returns, adjustments, and write‑offs
• Ensure warehouse equipment is properly maintained, inspected, and operated safely
• Maintain required employee training and equipment certifications
• Investigate accidents, injuries, near misses, spills, property damage, and other safety concerns
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and operationally ready warehouse environment
• Review operational reports related to productivity, labor, inventory, receiving, returns, order accuracy, and other warehouse performance measures
• Maintain accurate warehouse, inventory, safety, training, equipment, and employee records
• Partner with delivery, sales, purchasing, finance, inventory, and HR teams to resolve operational issues
• Identify recurring problems, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Recommend staffing, process, equipment, and facility improvements based on operational needs
• Provide hands‑on warehouse support when necessary to ensure daily commitments are met

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of experience in warehouse, distribution, logistics, or a related environment
• 2+ years of people leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience with receiving, inventory control, order fulfillment, staging, and loading
• Demonstrated experience managing employee schedules, productivity, attendance, overtime, and performance
• Experience operating forklifts and other powered warehouse equipment
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification
• Experience working with warehouse, inventory, ERP, or similar operational systems
• Ability to read, understand, and act on warehouse productivity and operational reports
• Strong understanding of inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and reconciliation
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to coach employees, set expectations, and hold team members accountable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment where priorities may change throughout the day

Preferred Experience

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
• Experience within a high‑volume distribution environment
• Experience with warehouse management systems, scanners, workforce management systems, or operational dashboards
• Experience with cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, product rotation, and inventory controls
• Experience improving warehouse productivity, labor efficiency, and operational processes

Who You Are

You are a hands‑on warehouse leader who likes being where the work is happening. You understand that managing a warehouse means balancing people, inventory, productivity, safety, and deadlines every day, and you are comfortable adjusting quickly when something does not go according to plan.

You set clear expectations and hold people accountable, but you are also willing to coach, train, and work alongside your team when needed. You notice problems before they become larger issues and take ownership of finding practical solutions.

You are organized, dependable, safety‑minded, and driven by results. Whether it is improving inventory accuracy, reducing overtime, developing an employee, or making sure orders are ready on time, you take pride in running a warehouse that is safe, organized, and consistently performs at a high level.

About Concentric Corporation

Concentric Corporation is an executive recruiting and staffing firm specializing in accounting, finance, technology, engineering, construction, operations, sales, marketing, legal, and executive leadership searches. We partner with organizations to identify exceptional talent that drives business performance and long‑term growth.