Warehouse Manager

FUCHS LUBRICANTS CO.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in lubrication solutions is seeking a Warehouse Manager to enhance supply chain efficiency. The role involves supervising warehouse operations, ensuring safety, and managing logistics. Candidates should have a strong background in inventory management and leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with inventory management and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and training warehouse employees for peak efficiency.
• Maintaining key performance metrics and driving improvements.
• Managing logistics for domestic and international shipments.

Skills

Leadership

Data-driven decision-making

Collaboration

Integrity

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Business Administration

Tools

Excel

TMS

WMS

SAP

Job description

FUCHS is the world's largest independent supplier of innovative lubrication solutions, serving nearly every industry and application. Our products and solutions keep the world moving, even if they are not always visible. What matters most is that each of our over 6,000 employees across more than 50 countries is visible—their entrepreneurial spirit, ideas, and skills form the foundation of our global business.

Salary:

FUCHS offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar role. The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $110,000 per year, with actual compensation depending on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Your Responsibilities:

The Warehouse Manager plays a vital role in the supply chain team by providing leadership and continuous improvement of processes to ensure on-time delivery to our customers. Key responsibilities include:

1. Supervising, organizing, and training warehouse employees to operate at peak efficiency and managing operational goals.
2. Maintaining key performance metrics, analyzing data, and driving continuous improvements.
3. Developing warehouse operations processes, including product handling, storage, equipment utilization, and inventory accuracy.
4. Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment by establishing standards and complying with legal regulations.
5. Serving as an operations liaison for new technology implementations.
6. Designing and implementing effective warehouse layouts to optimize product flow and handling systems.
7. Identifying opportunities for process improvement, waste reduction, and cost savings, and prioritizing initiatives based on potential gains and effort required.
8. Developing, auditing, and controlling the department budget to ensure operational costs stay within plan.
9. Managing logistics for domestic and international shipments and coordinating with internal teams regarding shipment status.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Business Administration preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Experience with inventory management, logistics, regulatory compliance, and productivity improvement.
• Familiarity with standardized goals, KPIs, and performance-based incentives.
• Advanced computer skills, including Excel, and the ability to analyze large data sets to improve processes.
• Extensive experience with TMS and WMS systems, particularly SAP.
• Data-driven decision-making skills, strong collaboration, and high integrity.
• Certifications or experience related to DOT, IATA, or Dangerous Goods are a plus.

Benefits:

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding environment that encourages professional development. Employees will have opportunities to work on impactful projects in the global marketplace. The position includes a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, detailed at this link.

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal opportunity employer (EEO/AA) and actively supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).