Warehouse Manager

Eagle Distributing; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Eagle Distributing is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager in Grand Island, NE to oversee daily warehouse operations, inventory control, and staff performance. You will lead a team of warehouse technicians, loaders, validators, and receivers to ensure accurate receiving, efficient load building, and adherence to safety standards.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership, excellent communication, and proven ability to develop staff in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of general management experience and/or 4 years of warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours including mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily warehouse operations including inventory, receiving, loading, and product verification.
• Coach, lead, and develop warehouse team members to improve productivity and performance.
• Perform regular performance appraisals and provide ongoing feedback to employees.
• Conduct team meetings and safety trainings to ensure company safety standards are maintained.
• Review and respond daily to company communications and technology platforms including email, Trello, Slack, and other systems.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Self-motivated

Organized

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Trello

Slack

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Innovation and Growth are who we are! We build profitable brands through our People, Products, Technology, and Innovation. We don’t have customers we have partners, and we succeed by growing together by hiring and developing the best, we want talent that is looking for fast career growth, cross-functional experiences, and robust training & development.

COMPANY:

Family-owned and operated since 2001, over the years we have grown to 6 warehouses that service over 1800 customers, across 62,000 square miles.

However, our biggest accomplishment is our team! Starting with just 24 employees, we now proudly are home to over 150 employees. We all love what we do, and we have fun doing it!

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing all warehouse operations including inventory management, load building, product verification, receiving, and supervising warehouse personnel. This position plays a key role in ensuring operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, safety compliance, and team development while supporting the overall success of the sales and delivery operations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values teamwork, and is passionate about driving operational excellence.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hire, train, and develop warehouse employees
• Organize and oversee schedules and daily workflow of assigned staff
• Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and corrective action as needed
• Handle employee discipline and termination in accordance with company policies
• Lead and motivate a team of warehouse technicians, loaders/validators, receivers, and other warehouse personnel

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily warehouse operations including inventory, receiving, loading, and product verification
• Work proactively with sales representatives and delivery teams to understand customer and operational needs
• Coach, lead, and develop warehouse team members to improve productivity and performance
• Conduct team meetings and safety trainings to ensure company safety standards are maintained
• Perform regular performance appraisals and provide ongoing feedback to employees
• Conduct daily inventory counts and validate against computer-generated reports
• Ensure completion and accuracy of load building, returns, and product handling
• Utilize performance metrics to track and improve warehouse operations
• Oversee stock rotation procedures and ensure compliance with code date policies
• Monitor repack operations to ensure proper accounting of products and maintenance of quality standards
• Process and verify breakage, mis-picks, and trades as necessary
• Review and respond daily to company communications and technology platforms including email, Trello, Slack, and other systems
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment
• Perform additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership and team development abilities
• Self-motivated, organized, and results-oriented
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and similar software applications
• Ability to attend all required meetings and trainings
• Complete all assigned ABU training requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of general management experience and/or 4 years of warehouse experience preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours including mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed

WHY EAGLE DISTRIBUTING:

We pride ourselves on being Agile, Innovative, and Elite. We want people that enjoy making a mark on a company and continuing to grow our company over the next decade, don’t just watch the launch be a part of it!

BENEFITS:

• Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness, and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
• 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company-matching contribution
• Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners