Warehouse Manager

Kurz Industrial Solutions Inc.; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kurz Industrial Solutions Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead the warehouse and driving teams across locations. You will schedule shipments, ensure on-time delivery, and supervise packaging, labeling, and returns in alignment with customer requests.

You will optimize inventory levels, drive improvements in processes, and implement a Warehouse Management System while coaching staff and maintaining strong customer service standards.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or associate degree in business administration is a plus.
• 3–5 years of warehouse or distribution experience required.
• WMS software experience preferred.
• Excellent data entry and data processing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multitask both on a team and individually.
• Proven ability to manage processes successfully.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations: receiving, storing, and preparing for shipment.
• Recruit, train, and coach warehouse staff.
• Manage stock control, inventory, and staff motivation.
• Develop warehouse processes by analyzing workflows and implementing changes.
• Lead drivers and plan workloads; ensure coverage.
• Manage GPS tracking, optimize routes for efficiency and service.
• Resolve packaging challenges by creating instructions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to fix shipping/receiving issues.
• Process outbound shipping documents.
• Maintain accurate inventory locations and cycle counts.
• Develop performance improvement plans for workers.
• Conduct regular performance reviews.
• Implement and maintain a Warehouse Management System (WMS).

Skills

Warehouse management

Supervisory experience

Data entry

Problem solving

Multitasking

Process management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree in business administration

Tools

WMS software

Job description

Kurz Overview and Mission:

Proud to serve leading industrial business in the Upper Midwest for over 100 years with best-in-class electro-mechanical and clean energy products and services. We are driven by a culture centered on our six core values and strive every day to achieve our mission "to strengthen American industry".

Role Mission

As the Warehouse Manager you will play an important role in our customer-focused strategy by managing the scheduling of shipments and deliveries to our customers precisely and in a timely manner. Ensuring the goods are packaged, labeled, and delivered in accordance with the customer's requests as well as assisting internal customers with return requests from customers and scheduling all repair pick-ups and returns. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate and fresh inventory levels and constantly work to increase productivity with system and processing improvements for continued growth. This is a working manager's role that will also lead the Warehouse and Driving teams at all locations.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the day-to-day operation of the warehouse including receiving, storing, and preparing products for shipment.
• Improves warehouse operations by recruiting, selecting, training and coaching employees.
• Manage warehouse operations by stock control, inventory management and motivating employees.
• Develop warehouse operations systems by analyzing process workflow and implementing changes.
• Manage the drivers and their workload and ensure full coverage where necessary.
• Manage GPS tracking software, review delivery routes and revise routes as necessary for efficiency gains while maintaining high level customer service.
• Solve packaging challenges by developing, training, and documenting packaging instructions for bulk received items.
• Work with Internal team members to resolve any shipping or receiving issues in a timely manner.
• Process all outbound shipping documents.
• Manage all inventory locations accurately with receipts, returns, bin transfers and a consistent cycle count program.
• Develop processes for performance improvement for Warehouse associates and delivery drivers.
• Regularly appraise team members and carry out performance reviews.
• Implement and maintain a WMS (Warehouse Management System)

Competencies

• A bachelor's degree or associate degree in business administration is a plus.
• 3-5 years of warehouse or distribution experience required.
• WMS software experience preferred.
• Excellent data entry and data processing skills.
• Skilled in analyzing information and problem solving.
• Ability to multitask on a team and alone.
• Ability to manage processes successfully.
• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills needed.

Keys to Success

• Core Values: This person lives out our 6 Kurz company core values well.
• Open mindset: Engages new processes for business growth in positive manner.
• Customer focused: Provide a positive customer experience at all times.