Warehouse Manager

National Retail Transportation, Inc.; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

National Retail Transportation, Inc. seeks a Warehouse Manager to lead warehouse operations, supervise Warehouse Supervisors, and implement process improvements to meet client requirements. The role emphasizes strong leadership, cost-effective efficiency, and proactive communication with the client team.

You will drive safety, optimize labor, and monitor KPIs, ensuring on-time distribution and excellent service across shifts in a dynamic warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a management role, preferably within a warehouse or 3PL environment.
• Proven success in process improvement and KPI management.
• Experience with Retail compliance requirements.
• Experience with continuous-improvement tools and methodologies that drive customer fulfillment, quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Strong leadership and large-team management capabilities.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse operations across shifts to meet customer requirements.
• Lead a team of Warehouse Supervisors and drive continuous improvement.
• Communicate with client management teams and align with KPI targets.
• Manage facility space and optimize labor for KPI performance.
• Plan workloads and evaluate outcomes with a big-picture perspective.
• Enforce shipping, handling, safety, and security protocols and foster a safety culture.
• Monitor KPIs, ensure timely reporting, and drive process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

WMS proficiency

Decision making

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

NRS is a leading provider of transportation & supply chain solutions. As a family-owned and operated company, NRS has delivered smart logistics solutions to numerous Fortune 500 companies spanning over 70 years.Whether it’s NRT, Keystone, Keystone Fresh, or Keystone Capacity, our innovative energy drives us towards new and valuable solutions for our clients, even as we continuously grow and strengthen our network. We are dedicated to creating a culture that empowers the individual and offers our associates the opportunity to apply their unique skill to the challenges facing our clients. In the office, the warehouse, or on the road, it is this commitment to our innovative spirit that unites us in common mission to push boundaries in the logistics industry.

Job Description

The Warehouse Manager oversees all warehouse activities across shifts, ensuring efficient inventory management and on-time distribution that meets customer requirements. This role leads a team of Warehouse Supervisors, drives continuous improvement in operational processes, and maintains close, proactive communication with the client management team. Success in this role requires strong leadership, a sharp focus on operational efficiency, and the ability to implement strategies that improve performance across the facility.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

• Strategically oversee warehouse operations performance in line with company policy and vision.
• Maintain a big-picture perspective on operational goals and demands, prioritizing workloads across shifts.
• Optimize operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Plan workloads appropriately and evaluate outcomes.
• Manage facility space utilization and recommend improvements to increase operational efficiency.
• Align labor with building needs to maximize KPI performance.

Team Management

• Lead a team of Warehouse Supervisors to ensure effective, consistent operations management.
• Coach, train, and motivate employees toward excellence.

Safety and Compliance

• Enforce shipping, handling, safety, and security protocols across the facility.
• Maintain a safe work environment by fostering a culture of safety, including regular safety meetings.

Performance and Reporting

• Monitor and manage KPIs against customer expectations.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Enhance service quality through proven process-improvement and continuous-improvement methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a management role, preferably within a warehouse or 3PL environment.
• Proven success in process improvement and KPI management.
• Experience with Retail compliance requirements.
• Experience with continuous-improvement tools and methodologies that drive customer fulfillment, quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Strong leadership and large-team management capabilities.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Physical Demands:

• Supervisory Presence: Regular walking and standing to oversee warehouse operations, inspect inventory, and monitor staff performance.
• Manual Handling: Occasional lifting, moving, and carrying of goods and equipment, which may involve weights up to 50 pounds.
• Climbing and Reaching: Use of ladders or climbing equipment to access stored items or oversee operations, as well as reaching for items stored at various heights.
• Operational Coordination: Directing the movement of trucks and freight within the terminal or warehouse yard, requiring good hand-eye coordination and quick decision-making.
• Computer Use: Frequent use of computers and handheld devices for inventory management, scheduling, and communication, necessitating manual dexterity.
• Environmental Exposure: Work may involve exposure to warehouse environments, outdoor conditions, and all types of weather while managing operations in the yard.

EEO Statement:

NRS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.