Warehouse Manager

All Surfaces; North Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

All Surfaces North Kansas City Branch is seeking a Warehouse Manager who is proactive, analytical, and capable of working independently and in a team to drive operational success. Lead a team, set productivity goals, manage inventory, coordinate shipments, and resolve logistical challenges.

Responsibilities include leading staff, ensuring safety and quality, overseeing equipment operation, and maintaining strong cross-branch communication to meet customer expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of warehouse experience in retail/wholesale or similar.
• Some supervisor/management experience.
• Forklift experience and/or certification.
• Proficient with technology and inventory control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop warehouse staff to create a positive, engaged team environment.
• Motivate staff to meet and exceed customer expectations during huddles.
• Establish and reinforce safety, maintenance, compliance, and cleanliness standards.
• Manage associates, monitor work, and ensure safe use of equipment.
• Verify orders for accuracy and quality at receiving and shipping.
• Operate forklifts, pallet jacks and other material handling equipment.
• Follow SOPs for paperwork and electronic systems processes.
• Recommend maintenance and upgrades to warehouses and facilities.
• Organize space and inventory for safety and efficiency.
• Coordinate with other branches to ensure high customer service.
• Provide backup coverage in all warehouse positions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Inventory control systems

Job description

Together, We Are More.

All Surfaces is a leading distributor of flooring and flooring installation products, proudly serving the Upper-Midwest and Mountain West for over 76 years. Our commitment to our Core Values—People First, Do Right, Go Beyond, Always Improve, & Let’s Go!—drives our success as we support residential and commercial flooring contractors, builders, and retailers across 16 states.

Branch: All Tile - CCS in North Kansas City, MO

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm

Position Summary

We are immediately seeking a Warehouse Manager who is proactive, innovative, and analytical with a sense of urgency and the ability to work independently and as a team to strive towards operational success. Lead a team by setting productivity goals, placing inventory orders, setting up systems and communications within the warehouse, directing shipments, and resolving logistical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop all warehouse staff to create a positive and engaged team environment.
• Motivate the warehouse staff to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations as reviewed during routine huddles.
• Establish and reinforce operational, delivery, and warehouse safety, maintenance, compliance, and cleanliness standards.
• Manage warehouse associates, monitoring work and ensuring the safe use of warehouse equipment.
• Verify orders for accuracy and quality at every stage of receiving and shipping process.
• Operate all equipment necessary for material handling such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and other relevant equipment.
• Follow shipping and receiving standard operating procedures (SOP) for both paperwork and electronic systems processes.
• Recommends maintenance, mechanical, electrical, and facility design modifications to warehouses, buildings, and grounds.
• Organize warehouse space and inventory to meet safety, efficiency, and inventory control standards for storage and transport.
• Monitor drop points and remote warehouse locations and coordinate with other branches to ensure high customer service.
• Fosters strong communication between employees, management, and other departments.
• Able to operate fully as a backup in all warehouse positions.
• Carry out other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned or required.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of warehouse experience in retail, wholesale trade, or similar environment.
• Some supervisor/management experience.
• Forklift experience and/or certification.
• Proficient with all technology and inventory control systems.

Other Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of the industry and best practices for warehouse operation.
• Experience in the flooring industry is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail with consistent, accurate, and quality work output.
• Team player, who respectfully and courteously interacts with other team members to encourage positive results.
• Ability to walk or stand for a long period.
• Must be able to regularly lift to 75Ibs.
• Able to wear work boots and meet the standard of the company’s workplace safety (if applicable).
• Be able to pass a background check and drug test for pre-employment screening.
• Legally permitted to work in the United States.