Warehouse Manager

Unclassified; Linden (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Unclassified in Linden, NJ is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager to own the entire warehouse operation, overseeing receivers, quality control, packers, preparers, shippers, and maintenance. The role demands a strong leader who ensures accuracy and smooth throughput from receiving through load-out.

You will lead on-floor, set performance standards, drive safety, and maintain inventory integrity with the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading, hiring, and managing a team.
• Hands-on experience running a warehouse or large inventory operation.
• Comfortable working with inventory software and barcode scanning systems.
• Strong process-writing and improvement skills.
• Highly organized, hands-on, and self-directed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, hire, and manage warehouse staff while maintaining high performance.
• Own end-to-end inventory flow from receiving to load-out with 100% accuracy.
• Maintain safe, organized warehouse operations and optimize protocols.

Skills

Team leadership

Hands-on management

Inventory control

Process documentation

Safety and quality focus

Tools

Inventory software

Barcode scanning systems

Job description

Warehouse Manager | Linden, NJ $80,000 $100,000About the Role A furniture company is looking for a hands-on Warehouse Manager to take ownership of its entire warehouse operation. The team receivers, quality control, packers, preparers, shippers, and maintenance is already in place; what's needed is a strong leader to hold them to a standard and keep the whole operation running smoothly, from receiving through load-out. This is a high-accountability role for someone who leads from the floor and never lets a damaged or incorrect item walk out the door.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Lead, train, hire, and fire warehouse staff
• Hold the team to a consistent, high standard of performance

Inventory & Quality Control

• Own the full flow from receiving to load-out for furniture and staging inventory
• Maintain 100% inventory accuracy across internal systems
• Ensure every item is inspected before acceptance or shipment
• Oversee restoration of damaged items repair, restock, or retire

Warehouse Operations

• Ensure loads are scanned and ready before trucks leave no early or rushed departures
• Stock and reorder crew kits, tools, and warehouse supplies
• Keep the floor clean, organized, and safe
• Write and improve operational protocols; report on progress weekly

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading, hiring, and managing a team
• Hands-on experience running a warehouse or large inventory operation
• Comfortable working with inventory software and barcode scanning systems
• Strong process-writing and improvement skills
• Highly organized, hands-on, and self-directed