Warehouse Manager

Composites One LLC; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Profit sharing

Job summary

Composites One is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee all warehouse activities, emphasizing safety, quality, and efficient operations. You will drive staffing, coordinate shipping/receiving, and manage inventory to optimize ROA and operating income.

The role requires 5+ years in warehousing with supervisory experience and strong knowledge of FIFO, OSHA, HAZMAT, and SAP/WMS systems. Leadership and cost-conscious logistics are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a warehouse environment, including supervisory experience.
• Proven track record in team development and staff coaching.
• Experience with order picking, shipping, receiving, inventory counts, and pick/pack.
• In-depth knowledge of FIFO, OSHA requirements, safety awareness, and HAZMAT shipping.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) with SAP and WMS familiarity.
• Familiar with UPS, FedEx and dedicated logistics systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse activities to meet operating income goals.
• Develop staffing systems and ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Investigate shipping/receiving errors and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain supplier partnerships and coordinate product movement.
• Manage inventory, cycle counts, and annual physical inventory.
• Monitor freight transactions and optimize logistics costs.
• Lead a safety-focused, customer-oriented warehouse environment.
• Ensure compliance with warehousing, safety, and shipping requirements.

Skills

5+ years warehouse experience

Supervisory experience

Order picking

Shipping and receiving

Inventory counts

FIFO knowledge

OSHA/Hazmat knowledge

MS Office / SAP

WMS and logistics systems

Communication and leadership

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

WMS

UPS

FedEx

Job description

As a Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for the overall activity of the warehouse, including safety/risk management, Quality, RCCA, receiving, transportation (private fleet and 3rd party carriers), warehousing and equipment/building maintenance/repair operations, all in accordance with established Company and regulatory policies and procedures. In this role you will manage the process and performance involved in daily activities of the warehouse to achieve established operating income and ROA goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and establish necessary staffing systems, processes and procedures to ensure consistent, accurate, and timely customer order fulfillment.
• Investigate and establish root cause of shipping and receiving errors and implement corrective action plans.
• Build and maintain supplier partnerships; work with suppliers to ensure items are delivered to time and quality specifications.
• Work in conjunction with the regional Buyers and Supply Chain Managers to coordinate product movement, warehouse space requirements, and stock rotation.
• Assist in developing plans for selling aged inventory in partnership with the Sales team and regional Buyers.
• Monitor and approve all freight transactions, including review of freight adders on a semi-annual basis.
• Oversee the annual physical inventory process and regularly scheduled cycle counts.
• Develop systems, processes and procedures to optimize equipment and related resources, including effective material movement and logistics, while delivering value to our customers.
• Utilize third party rating tools, routing techniques and mapping tools that assist in making quality decisions that minimize freight costs.
• Monitor the receipt, coordination, and safety of goods coming through the warehouse using the Warehouse Management System.
• Ensure orders arrive and are dispatched on time to appropriate destinations and in expected quantities.
• Trace history of items to determine reasons for discrepancies between inventory and stock control records; recommend corrective actions to resolve discrepancies.
• Plan layout of warehouse and other storage areas, considering turnover, size, weight, and related factors of items stored.
• Analyze records and recommend corrective action for reported non-usable, aged, and excess stock.
• Review records for accuracy of information and compliance with established procedures, and to determine adequacy of inventory levels.
• Monitor and evaluate expectations and performance of warehouse and delivery staff through coaching and development opportunities.
• Promote a high level of customer focus and lead a quality managed warehouse environment; create an environment that encourages respect, teamwork, communication, customer satisfaction, and productivity between team members, following the Integrity Service model.
• Communicate and ensure all requirements pertaining to warehousing/material handling, safety, and shipping are followed by staff.

Expected Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a warehouse environment, including supervisory experience
• Proven track record in a team development role
• Experience with order picking, shipping, receiving, inventory counts, pick/pack
• In-depth knowledge of FIFO, OSHA requirements, safety awareness, and HAZMAT shipping
• Proficient in MS Office (including Word, Excel, Outlook) with the ability to learn and master internal systems (SAP)
• Proficient with WMS, B2B functions, near-miss and SDS, UPS, FedEx, and dedicated logistics systems
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Additional Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

Pre-Employment Requirement:

Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and background check. This requirement is especially critical for safety-sensitive roles.

Discover a Fulfilling Career:

At Composites One, our Team Members are the cornerstone of our success. Each role is essential in helping us provide exceptional service to our Customers. We cultivate a culture of empowerment and opportunity, fostering both personal and professional growth.

We believe in driving success and appreciating achievement. Our Team Members are eligible for annual bonuses and profit sharing because when the company thrives, we all benefit. Join us and be part of a Team where your hard work and dedication are valued, and together, we achieve great things.

Explore our comprehensive health, retirement, wellness, and professional growth programs in detail here .

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At Composites One, all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected classification as defined by applicable law and regulation.

ADA Accommodations:

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request accommodation please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at [e-mail].

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