Warehouse Manager

Carwild Corporation; New London (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Carwild Corporation is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager to own day-to-day warehouse operations and lead a small team. You will supervise receiving, shipping, inventory control, and sterilization scheduling, while staying hands-on on the warehouse floor.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in warehousing or logistics, prior supervisory experience, and strong computer skills with ERP exposure (Epicor preferred). This is a full-time, salaried role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics.
• Warehouse supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills and ERP/inventory management experience.
• Epicor experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory control, receiving, shipping, and cycle counting.
• Experience coordinating freight and containers.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage, train, and motivate a team of five warehouse employees.
• Set daily priorities and maintain productivity.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound containers and freight.
• Receive and process inbound freight accurately.
• Coordinate shipments with customers, suppliers, carriers, and internal departments.
• Manage inventory and maintain accurate records.
• Perform cycle counts and reconciliations.
• Coordinate sterilizer loads, including scheduling, staging, documentation, and movement of product.
• Coordinate the movement of materials between warehouse, production, sterilization, and shipping.
• Ensure customer orders are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate transactions and information within the company's ERP system.
• Monitor employee attendance, productivity, performance, and adherence to company policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse.
• Enforce safety procedures and warehouse standards.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency and inventory accuracy.
• Work closely with Operations, Production, Quality, and Customer Service to resolve issues.
• Take immediate action when shipping, receiving, inventory, or production‑support issues arise.

Skills

Warehouse management

ERP systems

Inventory control

Leadership

Forklift operation

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

WAREHOUSE MANAGER

Full-Time | Salaried | $65,000–$75,000

Schedule:

Monday–Thursday: 7:00 AM–4:00 PMFriday: 7:00 AM–12:30 PM

About the Position

We are looking for an experienced, hands‑on Warehouse Manager to take ownership of the day‑to‑day operation of our warehouse and lead a team of approximately five employees. This is not a desk‑only management position. The Warehouse Manager will be actively involved in the daily warehouse operation, working alongside the team while maintaining responsibility for productivity, inventory accuracy, shipping, receiving, freight coordination, and sterilization scheduling. The right candidate will be a strong leader who sets clear expectations, holds employees accountable, stays organized, and makes sure the warehouse gets the job done accurately, efficiently, and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Directly manage, train, and motivate a team of approximately five warehouse employees.
• Set daily priorities and ensure the team stays productive and on schedule.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound containers and freight.
• Receive and process inbound freight accurately.
• Coordinate shipments with customers, suppliers, carriers, and internal departments.
• Manage inventory and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Perform and oversee cycle counts and inventory reconciliations.
• Coordinate sterilizer loads, including scheduling, staging, documentation, and movement of product.
• Coordinate the movement of materials between warehouse, production, sterilization, and shipping.
• Ensure customer orders are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate transactions and information within the company's ERP system.
• Monitor employee attendance, productivity, performance, and adherence to company policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse.
• Enforce safety procedures and warehouse standards.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve warehouse efficiency and inventory accuracy.
• Work closely with Operations, Production, Quality, and Customer Service to resolve issues.
• Take immediate action when shipping, receiving, inventory, or production‑support issues arise.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, or logistics experience.
• Previous warehouse supervisory or management experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and hold employees accountable.
• Strong computer skills.
• Experience using ERP/inventory management systems.
• Epicor experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory control, receiving, shipping, and cycle counting.
• Experience coordinating freight and containers.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and solve problems independently.
• Forklift experience/certification is preferred.

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• Must be able to work safely around heavy equipment in a fast‑paced environment
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on, working manager who takes full ownership of warehouse operations. This individual will spend significant time on the warehouse floor directing employees, monitoring inventory, receiving freight, coordinating shipments, moving materials, and assisting with daily warehouse activities as needed. Success in this role requires a strong work ethic, sound judgment, and a willingness to lead by example while working alongside the team when necessary.

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for establishing high standards of accountability, productivity, safety, and operational performance. This person will ensure daily warehouse requirements are met without constant supervision, maintain an organized and efficient operation, address issues proactively, and foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be:

• Hands‑on
• Reliable and accountable
• Organized and detail‑oriented
• A strong communicator
• A problem solver
• Comfortable holding employees accountable
• Able to work independently
• Focused on productivity, accuracy, and meeting deadlines

Compensation & Schedule

Salary:

$65,000–$75,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

Hours:

Monday–Thursday: 7:00 AM–4:00 PMFriday: 7:00 AM–12:30 PM

Employment:

Full‑Time, Salaried

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance