Warehouse Manager

Novolex; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Jackson, TN to oversee daily warehouse and shipping operations, lead a team, and ensure safe, accurate processing of finished goods. You will monitor KPIs, coordinate inventory, and optimize order fulfillment to meet customer expectations.

The role requires a bachelor’s in logistics, 5+ years of supervisory experience, and strong MS Excel and WMS proficiency. CPR/First Aid certification is a plus; a valid forklift license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in distribution, logistics, or related field required or preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Warehouse Supervisor or Manager.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with WMS/ERP systems.
• Experience operating forklift equipment preferred.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Track shipping KPIs to ensure productivity, quality and service goals.
• Lead safety programs and enforce policies to maintain a safe warehouse.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff as needed.
• Assign picking to order pullers and manage backorders.
• Coordinate cycle counts and physical inventory processes.
• Ensure warehouse equipment is maintained and functional.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Forklift operation

MS Excel

WMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor's in logistics

Tools

Forklift certified

Job description

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

How You'll Perform the Role

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the warehouse and shipping department, including transportation requirements. He/she will manage a team of direct reports to coordinate the movement of finished goods through the warehouse, rotating the finished goods inventory, and picking/packing/shipping the finished goods in compliance with company and customer requirements. The Warehouse Manager is responsible for maintaining the safety, security, sanitation and cleanliness of the warehouse, docks and all related equipment. He will direct activities to limit costs, improve accuracy, and maintain exceptional customer service.

• Track and maintain all shipping related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure productivity, quality and service level goals are exceeded.
• Implement and assure all company safety programs and policies are followed.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate/review staff as required.
• Distribute orders for picking to order pullers.
• Monitor and administer all backorders and substitutions.
• Promptly communicate backorders to customer service.
• Daily verification and reconciliation of production.
• Coordinate and manage cycle count and physical inventory process.
• Ensure all warehouse equipment is maintained and functional.
• Order all materials and supplies for the warehouse and shipping department.

What We Need From You

• Bachelor’s degree in distribution, logistics, or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Warehouse Supervisor or Manager.
• Strong computer literacy with Windows, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, and Internet along with Warehouse Management System.
• Experience operating forklift equipment is preferred.
• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and work ethics.
• Ability to successfully multi-task in a fast pace environment.
• Must be certified in CPR, First Aid and Blood borne Pathogens.

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Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen