Warehouse Manager

Solar Energy Solutions; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO

401(k)

Per diem travel

Job summary

Solar Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee three warehouses, manage purchasing, stock levels, and vendor relationships. The role ensures timely support for installation crews, proper inventory control, and safe operations.

The ideal candidate will lead a hands-on warehouse team, driving process improvements, staff training, and adherence to safety policies while coordinating with Operations, Purchasing, and Installation teams to meet material needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on warehouse, materials management, inventory control, logistics, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, and material handling.
• Previous experience managing, directing, and developing warehouse employees.
• Strong organizational and inventory-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of three warehouses, including shipping, receiving, inventory, stocking, picking, and material handling.
• Ensure all materials and equipment are accurately prepared and available for installation crews.
• Manage purchasing, stock levels, reordering, and vendor relationships.
• Establish and maintain effective inventory control systems and procedures.
• Track orders and ensure materials are received accurately and on time.
• Inspect incoming materials and equipment for proper quantity, quality, and condition.
• Manage returns, replacement parts, and the RMA process.
• Prepare materials and equipment for out-of-town and extended installation projects.
• Select, document, and maintain equipment and material inventories for installation crews.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Inventory management

Logistics coordination

Vendor relationships

Team management

Safety compliance

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Email communication

Tools

Warehouse management systems

Job description

WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Solar Energy Solutions (SES) is seeking an experienced and motivated Warehouse Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our growing warehouse team. The Warehouse Manager will be responsible for purchasing, receiving, inventory management, order tracking, picking, employee training, safety, and continuous process improvement.

This position plays a critical role in supporting our installation operations. The primary focus is ensuring that our warehouses are properly stocked, organized, and prepared to support installation crews, while providing timely assistance to Install Team Leaders with material requests, equipment needs, and replacement parts. This includes some responsibility for logistics that will occasionally require travel to other warehouses or job sites to complete deliveries. This job requires the ability to be DOT certified and drive a 26 foot box truck.

The ideal candidate is an organized, hands-on leader with strong warehouse, inventory, logistics, and team-management experience who can establish efficient processes while maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the daily operations of three warehouses, including shipping, receiving, inventory, stocking, picking, and material handling.
• Ensure all materials and equipment are accurately prepared and available for installation crews.
• Manage purchasing, stock levels, reordering, and vendor relationships.
• Establish and maintain effective inventory control systems and procedures.
• Track orders and ensure materials are received accurately and on time.
• Inspect incoming materials and equipment for proper quantity, quality, and condition.
• Manage returns, replacement parts, and the RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) process.
• Prepare materials and equipment for out-of-town and extended installation projects.
• Select, document, and maintain equipment and material inventories for installation crews.
• Maintain appropriate vehicle stock levels and ensure proper tool allocation.
• Manage service truck parts and supply inventory.
• Track and label pallets, materials, equipment, and other warehouse assets.
• Maintain organized, clean, and safe warehouse and yard areas.
• Manage excess, obsolete, damaged, and surplus inventory, including appropriate disposal.
• Maintain inventory of company workwear, PPE, and safety equipment.
• Respond to material requests and replacement needs from Install Team Leaders.
• Provide support by delivering or running needed materials to job sites when necessary.
• Train, direct, and supervise warehouse personnel.
• Evaluate employee performance and provide coaching and development as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, productivity, organization, and efficiency.
• Promote and enforce company safety policies and safe material-handling practices.
• Work closely with Operations, Purchasing, Installation, and other departments to ensure materials are available when needed.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• 5+ years of hands-on warehouse, materials management, inventory control, logistics, supply chain, or related experience.
• Strong knowledge of shipping, receiving, warehouse operations, and material handling.
• Previous experience managing, directing, and developing warehouse employees.
• Strong organizational and inventory-management skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective vendor relationships.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and other basic business applications.
• Experience with inventory tracking and warehouse management systems preferred.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Experience safely and effectively using hand and power tools.
• Ability to legally and safely operate a motor vehicle, including vehicles up to a 26-foot truck.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy, quality, and accountability.
• Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and foster a positive "can-do" team environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced, growing organization.
• Ability to occasionally travel and work away from home as business needs require.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment drug screening, background check, and motor vehicle record check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This is a hands-on warehouse position. The employee must be able to safely perform the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The position requires:

• Standing, walking, squatting, bending, twisting, reaching, and working in stretched positions.
• Lifting and carrying materials, tools, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Climbing ladders and working on uneven ground.
• Working at heights when required.
• Operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Working in warehouse, yard, outdoor, and job-site environments.
• Safely handling materials, tools, equipment, and PPE.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary.
• Personal and company performance bonus opportunities.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company 401(k) plan
• Paid per diem when traveling away from home.
• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding renewable energy company.

ABOUT SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Founded in 2006, Solar Energy Solutions (SES) delivers high-quality renewable energy solutions throughout Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Ohio, Illinois, and West Virginia.

Our goal is to be a defining player in solar development throughout Kentucky and the surrounding states while making a tangible difference in society by helping build a clean energy economy and creating well-paid, stable, and sustainable jobs.

SES specializes in the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of residential, commercial, institutional, and utility-scale photovoltaic systems. Our team includes highly skilled professionals with specialized licenses and certifications across the renewable energy industry.

We are growing quickly and are looking for talented, motivated people who want to be part of our continued growth. If you are an experienced warehouse leader who enjoys building efficient systems, developing teams, solving problems, and supporting field operations, we would like to hear from you.