Warehouse Manager

Socket.dev; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Company vehicle

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies seeks a hands-on, working manager to lead daily warehouse operations, including receiving, distribution, assembly, and shipping. This role supports production, enforces policies, coaches staff, and ensures on-time customer service with safe, efficient processes.

The ideal candidate will oversee a multi-functional team, drive performance, manage inventory and vendor relations, and promote a safe work environment across all areas.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and supervision skills required for multi-functional team.
• Experience in warehouse operations, inventory control, and shipping/receiving processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse, receiving, distribution, technical assembly, and shipping operations.
• Maintain and improve operational processes by coordinating policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Customer Service

Initiative

Problem Solving

Communication

Decision Making

Job Knowledge

Productivity

Computer Skills

Dependability

Quality

Conflict Management

Employee Development

Organizational Skills

Sense of Urgency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year or 4-year degree in Warehouse Management or Logistics

Tools

Forklift

Job description

This is a hands-on, working manager role. The manager will lead by example and actively support all areas of the operation, including pipe fabrication, hose assembly, automated valve work, shipping and receiving, and general warehouse functions. This role is responsible for driving daily execution, supporting the team on the floor, and ensuring safe, efficient, and accurate operations across departments.

Why Join Us?

Applied Industrial Technologies was recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers in 2021. We have also earned the Outstanding Employer Support Award from the U.S. Navy and are a GSA-approved vendor.

Applied is proud to be a company where employees build long-term careers. In fact, 25% of our U.S. team has more than 20 years of service.

In addition to competitive pay and a strong benefits package - including 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, company vehicle, paid time off, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, and more - you will also enjoy:

• A lasting career - Career paths are available in sales, management, and operations throughout the country

• Professional development and training

• A team-oriented culture built on accountability, collaboration, and shared success

• The support of a local team with the backing of a national industry leader

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse, receiving, distribution, technical assembly, and shipping operations

• Maintain and improve operational processes by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing operational and personnel policies and procedures

• Supervise and manage warehouse and assembly staff across multiple functions

• Support production directly as needed in pipe fabrication, hose assembly, valve automation, and shipping/receiving

• Maintain high customer service levels by managing workflow and scheduling assembly operations to meet customer requirements

• Implement effective coaching and training for warehouse and technical assembly staff while ensuring accountability and performance

• Work closely with Customer Service personnel to process product returns in a timely manner

• Control inventory levels through physical counts, cycle counts, and reconciliation support

• Communicate with vendors, representatives, and shipping partners to ensure high-quality service and timely execution

• Ensure company-owned vehicles are properly utilized, maintained, and operated safely

• Promote a safe, organized, and productive work environment across all operational areas

Competencies

• Budget Management

• Customer Service

• Initiative

• Problem Solving

• Communication

• Decision Making

• Job Knowledge

• Productivity

• Computer Skills

• Dependability

• Leadership

• Quality

• Conflict Management

• Employee Development

• Organizational Skills

• Sense of Urgency

Essential Mental Functions

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to lead and support a diverse team of direct reports

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient math, problem-solving, and computer skills

• Ability to prioritize, make decisions quickly, and adapt to changing business demands

Essential Physical Functions / Equipment Used

• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 75 lbs

• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods

• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen

• Must be able to operate, or learn to operate, warehouse equipment including forklifts

• Must be able to work off-hours, weekends, and overtime on short notice based on business needs

• Must have knowledge of, or the ability to learn, safe rigging, lifting, and movement of heavy or awkward products

• Must be able to work in varying operating conditions, including heat, cold, and clean-room environments

Preferred Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• A 2-year or 4-year degree in Warehouse Management, Industrial Distribution, Inventory Control, Planning, or Logistics is strongly preferred

• Minimum 5+ years of warehouse experience required

• Minimum 2+ years of supervisory or management experience overseeing a multi-functional team of approximately 5-15 employees, including technicians, inventory associates, and shipping/receiving personnel

• 5+ years of experience with inventory control, cycle counting, and reconciliation processes preferred

• 3+ years of forklift instruction/certification and safety/compliance experience required

• 3+ years of shipping and receiving experience preferred; familiarity with UPS and FedEx is highly desired

• Prior experience in industrial distribution, technical assembly, or a fabrication-driven warehouse environment is strongly preferred

Work Environment

This position operates in a standard warehouse environment and includes regular exposure to machine shop activity, shipping and receiving operations, inventory storage areas, and technical assembly workspaces.

FCX Performance, an Applied IndustrialTechnologies Company, isa leading process flow control company providing technical mission critical products and services to more than 15,000 end users, OEMs, and EPC firms across a broad range of industries and markets.
Founded in 1923, Applied IndustrialTechnologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrialmotion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end usersin virtually all industrialmarkets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please send an email to [e-mail] call216-426-4389to let us know the nature of your request.

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Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands, specialized services, and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice, convenience, and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, genetics, religion, gender, marital status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.