Warehouse Manager

Morbark; Lake Wales, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Petersen Industries LLC in Lake Wales, Florida is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead receiving, storage, and dispatch for a small-to-mid-sized manufacturing environment. On-site role focusing on operational excellence and safe, efficient material flow.

You will manage a team, coordinate with production and purchasing, ensure inventory accuracy, and drive lean initiatives while maintaining OSHA standards and cost controls.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse management or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control principles, cycle counting, and material handling best practices.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team.
• Experience operating or overseeing forklift and material handling equipment.
• Proficiency with inventory/ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High school diploma or equivalent (associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field preferred).
• Background in heavy equipment or industrial manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean principles, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Forklift certification and/or experience with hazardous material handling (if applicable).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations, including receiving materials, put-away, picking, packing, and outbound shipping of parts and finished equipment.
• Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation using warehouse management systems or ERP software.
• Supervise, train, and develop a team of warehouse associates, including scheduling, performance management, and safety culture.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, assembly, purchasing, and sales to ensure timely availability of materials and on-time shipments.
• Maintain organized storage layouts, optimize space utilization, and implement efficient material flow processes.
• Enforce safety protocols, OSHA compliance, and proper handling of materials (forklift and heavy equipment).
• Monitor KPIs such as inventory accuracy, on-time shipping, order fulfillment, and warehouse productivity; drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee maintenance and condition of warehouse equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Manage documentation, including bills of lading, packing slips, and freight coordination with carriers.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and help identify cost-saving opportunities in logistics and inventory management.

Skills

Inventory control

Leadership

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field preferred

Tools

Epicor

SAP

MS Office

Job description

The Warehouse Manager oversees the receiving, storage, inventory management, ensuring efficient, accurate, and safe warehouse processes that keep our production lines running smoothly and our customers satisfied. This is a full-time, on-site position ideal for a leader who thrives in a small-to-mid-sized manufacturing environment and takes pride in operational excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations, including receiving incoming materials, put-away, picking, packing, and outbound shipping of parts and finished equipment.
• Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation using warehouse management systems or ERP software.
• Supervise, train, and develop a team of warehouse associates, including scheduling, performance management, and fostering a culture of safety and accountability.
• Coordinate closely with the manufacturing, assembly, purchasing, and sales teams to ensure timely availability of materials and on-time shipments.
• Maintain organized storage layouts, optimize space utilization, and implement efficient material flow processes.
• Enforce safety protocols, OSHA compliance, and proper handling of materials (including forklift and heavy equipment safety).
• Monitor key performance metrics such as inventory accuracy, on-time shipping, order fulfillment rates, and warehouse productivity; drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee the maintenance and condition of warehouse equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Manage and documentation, including bills of lading, packing slips, and freight coordination with carriers.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and help identify cost‑saving opportunities in logistics and inventory management.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse management or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control principles, cycle counting, and material handling best practices.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team.
• Experience operating or overseeing forklift and material handling equipment.
• Proficiency with inventory/ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High school diploma or equivalent (associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field preferred).

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in heavy equipment or industrial manufacturing.
• Knowledge of lean principles, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Forklift certification and/or experience with hazardous material handling (if applicable).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Overview

Petersen Industries LLC located in Lake Wales, Florida is looking for a Warehouse Manager.

Petersen Industries LLC offers competitive compensation and a variety of benefits including

• Health
• Dental
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off

EEO Statement

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled. Drug Free Workplace

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