Warehouse Manager

John Henry’s Plumbing, Heating, & Air; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vis

401(k) with match

Paid uniforms

$1,000 wellness program

Generous PTO including birthday off

Weekly pay

Commission

Job summary

John Henry’s Plumbing, Heating, & Air is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead inventory control, logistics, and team development for our residential service operation in Omaha. You will implement strategies, optimize space, ensure safety, and maintain accuracy to keep field teams running smoothly.

The ideal candidate brings proven warehouse leadership, experience with inventory systems, and a background in HVAC or related materials.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse management or similar leadership role.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills with ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and data reporting.
• Solid understanding of warehouse operations including inventory control and logistics.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for internal and external interactions.
• Commitment to safety and a track record of a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement warehouse strategies, policies, and procedures for efficient operations and accurate inventory management.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse staff with clear expectations and accountability.
• Oversee all inventory processes including cycle counts and reconciliations to maintain accuracy.
• Coordinate with procurement to forecast inventory needs and timely purchase orders.
• Optimize warehouse layout and space utilization for efficient storage and order fulfillment.
• Enforce safety protocols and create a culture of safety across the team.
• Manage receiving, inspection, and storage of inbound shipments and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate outbound logistics including picking, packing, and shipping for field teams and customers.
• Maintain and troubleshoot warehouse equipment and tools to ensure availability.
• Implement and maintain inventory systems to track, analyze, and report performance.
• Collaborate with service, procurement, and finance to ensure coordinated operations.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Safety leadership

Team development

Communication

Forklift certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading and optimizing all aspects of warehouse operations, including inventory control, logistics, equipment management, and team development. This role ensures the warehouse runs safely, efficiently, and accurately to support our field teams and keep our residential service operation moving without interruption.

Looking for more than just a job? Come work for one of the most trusted and innovative companies in the area, proudly celebrating 30 years in the community with a low employee turnover rate—because our people truly stay. We offer above-average pay plus commission, weekly pay, and benefits you’ll actually use, including full medical, dental,and vision with fully employer-paid options, 401(k) match, paid uniforms, and a $1,000 wellness program. Enjoy generous PTO,your birthday off, and a real commitment to work-life balance (we mean it). Built on high integrity and next-level innovation, this is your chance to grow your career with the best in the area—while being supported every step of the way.

Key Responsibilities

• Warehouse Strategy and Operations: Develop and implement warehouse strategies, policies, and procedures to ensure efficient operations, accurate inventory management, and continuous improvement across all functions.
• Team Leadership and Development: Lead, coach, and develop a team of warehouse staff, providing training, performance feedback, and clear expectations that build a high-performing and accountable culture.
• Inventory Control: Oversee all inventory control processes including cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliations to maintain accurate stock levels at all times.
• Procurement Coordination: Collaborate with procurement and service teams to forecast inventory needs and ensure purchase orders are placed in time to prevent shortages.
• Layout and Space Optimization: Optimize warehouse layout and space utilization to facilitate efficient product storage, retrieval, and order fulfillment.
• Safety Leadership: Implement and enforce safety protocols and best practices, creating a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility and incidents are proactively prevented.
• Receiving and Inbound Management: Manage the receiving, inspection, and storage of incoming shipments, verifying accuracy and quality and resolving any discrepancies promptly.
• Outbound Logistics: Coordinate outbound operations including picking, packing, and shipping, ensuring accurate and timely order fulfillment for field teams and customers.
• Equipment and Tool Maintenance: Monitor and maintain warehouse equipment and tools, coordinating repairs and preventive maintenance to ensure availability and functionality.
• Inventory Systems and Reporting: Implement and maintain inventory management systems, using technology to track, analyze, and report on inventory levels, trends, and operational performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with service, procurement, and finance teams to ensure seamless coordination, timely communication, and aligned operations across the business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in warehouse management or a similar leadership role, preferably in a service-oriented industry.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to motivate, develop, and hold a team accountable.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems with the ability to analyze and report on inventory data.
• Solid understanding of warehouse operations including inventory control, logistics, and equipment management.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interaction with internal teams and external vendors.
• Strong commitment to safety and a track record of maintaining a safe working environment.
• Forklift certification and knowledge of safe forklift operation preferred.
• Familiarity with HVAC, plumbing, or electrical materials is an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field preferred.

Who You Are

You are a hands-on leader who sets the standard for your team by example. You care deeply about accuracy, safety, and efficiency, and you build the habits and systems that make all three happen consistently. You are the kind of manager who knows every corner of the warehouse, keeps inventory tight, and develops your team because you understand that their growth is your growth. You solve problems before they escal and communicate clearly with the people who depend on you to keep the operation moving.

What Onboarding Looks Like

In your first 30 days, you will assess the current state of warehouse operations, review inventory accuracy, meet your team, and build relationships with procurement and service partners. By day 60, you have full ownership of warehouse operations, are running an efficient daily workflow, and have identified top priorities for improvement. By day 90, you have implemented meaningful process improvements, your team is operating with clear accountability, and field teams can count on the warehouse to support them without delays or errors.

The 5 Big Things

• Technicians Never Wait on Parts: The field runs on what is in your warehouse. When inventory is accurate, stocked, and organized, technicians can focus on the job, not the supply chain. Success means no tech is ever standing still because something was not where it should be.
• Your Numbers Are Trusted: Inventory counts, cycle counts, and system records tell the same story. Procurement decisions are based on data, not gut feel. When someone asks what is on the shelf, the answer is accurate and you can prove it.
• The Warehouse Is a Place People Can Work Well In: Safe, organized, and efficient, not because someone told you to keep it that way, but because you built the systems that make it stay that way. No one gets hurt, nothing gets lost, and time is not wasted on things that should be simple.
• The Field and the Back Office Stay Connected Through You: Dispatch, service, and procurement do not operate in silos on your watch. You see a shortage coming before it becomes a problem, flag it early, and keep everyone moving. Success means no team gets blindsided by something you knew about first.
• You are a Leader : the go-to when Branch Manager is out of the office.

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