Warehouse Manager

Western Specialty Contractors; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Annual performance bonus

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Maternity leave

Job summary

Western Specialty Contractors is seeking a Warehouse Manager to ensure timely availability of materials, equipment, and supplies for field teams. You will coordinate inventory, logistics, and order processing while maintaining high accuracy and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in warehouse/distribution, construction familiarity, and proficiency with QuickBooks. A valid driver’s license and willingness to work on-site are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years in warehouse or distribution roles in construction settings.
• Familiarity with inventory control, order accuracy, and logistics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills.
• Ability to read schematics or blueprints and operate related equipment.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory accuracy and determine appropriate stock levels.
• Coordinate warehouse logistics and shipping/receiving activities.
• Input sales orders into QuickBooks and ensure order accuracy.
• Back up the Service Manager and verify incoming orders.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized warehouse conditions.

Skills

Warehouse/distribution

Construction industry experience

Microsoft Office

Reading schematics/blueprints

Driver’s license

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

QuickBooks

Barcode system

Hilti tools

Job description

Build Your Career. Build Your Legacy.

At Western Specialty Contractors, You’re an Owner.

For more than

Build Your Career. Build Your Legacy.

At Western Specialty Contractors, You’re an Owner.

For more than 110 years, Western Specialty Contractors has been building more than projects—we’ve been building people, careers, and communities. Founded in St. Louis and proudly employee‑owned through our ESOP, we are the nation’s largest specialty contractor, restoring and protecting building envelopes through expertise in facades, concrete, roofing, and waterproofing.

Why Western?

As an employee‑owned company, you’re not just working for Western—you’re working with Western. Every team member has a stake in our success. That ownership mindset fuels a culture where people look out for each other, take pride in their work, and know their contributions truly matter.

Grow With Us

With 30+ branches nationwide, Western offers opportunities to build a career that grows with you. From hands‑on field experience to specialized training and leadership development, we invest in your future at every stage.

The Warehouse Manager plays a key role in supporting our construction operations by ensuring field teams have the materials, equipment, and supplies they need to successfully complete their work. This individual works closely with field personnel to anticipate upcoming job needs, coordinate warehouse inventory and logistics, and ensure materials and supplies are readily available.

The ideal candidate understands that successful warehouse management in construction goes beyond shipping and receiving. This role requires someone who can plan ahead, stay organized, understand field operations' needs, and take ownership of keeping the warehouse and jobsite supply process running efficiently.

This is a hands‑on individual contributor position and does not have direct reports or people‑management responsibilities.

Customer Relations

• Maintain quality relationships with Western Branch personnel and outside customers
• Provide economical and alternative options based on needs and availability
• Responsible for prompt resolution of customer‑related issues and related follow‑up paperwork
• Quality control of processed orders to ensure accuracy in shipments

Inventory

• Determine adequate levels of inventory items to ensure availability of product for orders, and eliminate overstocking
• Utilize and maintain the barcode system
• Investigate, report, and adjust inventory shortages and discrepancies
• Back up the Service Manager, when necessary, and confirm all incoming orders for accuracy

Logistics and Transportation

• Schedule transportation for both incoming and outgoing stock products
• Track and follow up on transit shipments
• Determine and maintain adequate stock of shipping materials

Overall Warehouse

• Pack and prepare orders for shipping
• Input Sales orders into QuickBooks for shipped products
• Maintain clean and organized warehouse conditions
• Maintain a safe work environment

Warehouse Requirements

• 2+ years of warehouse/distribution experience
• Previous warehouse, inventory, or logistics experience within the construction industry or a construction‑related environment, strongly preferred
• Hilti experience is a plus
• Experience in Microsoft Office
• General knowledge of construction materials and equipment
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills
• Comfortable working in a warehouse setting (no air conditioning)
• General computer knowledge for inventory management and shipping programs
• Strong mechanical and problem‑solving skills
• Familiarity with electric motors is a plus
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints
• A valid driver’s license

Compensation for this role is determined using a variety of factors, including experience, skills, internal equity, market benchmarks, and the cost of labor in the different geographic locations where we operate. In addition to base pay, this position may also be eligible for: Beneficial ownership in the Company through Western's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Participation in the Company’s annual performance‑based bonus program. A comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, maternity leave, and additional benefits designed to support employees and their families.

US Pay Range: $60,000 USD - $81,000 USD

Western Specialty Contractors does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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