Warehouse Manager

Updike Distribution Logistics, LLC; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Updike Distribution Logistics, LLC is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee daily warehouse operations, including customer service, staffing, supervision, and space utilization. The role emphasizes safe, efficient, and cost-effective practices across equipment, maintenance, and facility operations.

You will drive process improvements to meet customer needs, maintain inventory accuracy, and ensure compliance with SOPs while coordinating with suppliers and external agencies as required.

Qualifications

• Experience leading day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Ability to manage staffing and labor scheduling.
• Experience with safety, security, and housekeeping programs.
• Proven track record in inventory control and cost management.
• Ability to liaise with suppliers and authorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day warehouse operations, including customer service, labor scheduling, and supervision.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and economical operation of the warehouse.
• Maintain 100% accuracy of customer inventories.
• Develop and direct programs to maximize space utilization and cost-effectiveness.
• Onboard and develop staff; lead a team of 20-30.
• Liaise with suppliers, merchandisers and external agencies.
• Attend meetings and contribute to strategy and policy.
• Direct adherence to SOPs and guidelines.
• Oversee maintenance of equipment and facility.

Skills

E-Commerce Fulfillment

People Management

Labor Scheduling

Operations Oversight

Budgeting

Safety & Compliance

Job description

Updike Distribution Logistics is currently seeking a Warehouse Manager who will be responsible for managing day-to-day warehouse operation, including customer service, labor scheduling, supervision, and proper utilization of space, equipment, and manpower. The Warehouse Manager is accountable for the safe, efficient, and economical operation of the warehouse in the areas of staffing, warehouse operations/execution, maintenance of the facility and equipment, implementation of safety, security, housekeeping, budgeting, and inventory control. Continually focuses on the improvement of processes to make certain customer needs are being met for high quality, cost effective logistics services.

• E-Commerce Fulfillment experience required.
• Ensure the operation exceeds customer expectations for service and responsiveness
• Manage, motivate and develop direct reports according to company policies and employment laws
• Manage costs, overheads and all factors affecting the profitability performance of the warehouse
• Maintain customer inventories to always ensure 100% accuracy
• Manage and maintain adherence to customer standard operating procedures and organizational guidelines to allow the accurate, timely, and safe handling of goods
• Manage the periodic maintenance of all equipment, fixtures, and fabric on warehouse premises
• Develop and direct programs to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of the warehouse
• Direct personnel to act in accordance with corporate mission and corporate goals
• Develop space utilization plans to meet cost and service standards
• Attend meetings and contribute to company strategy and policymaking as required
• Liaise with and utilize support from suppliers, merchandisers and other partners as required
• Liaise with external agencies and authorities as necessary (fire services, police, health, and safety inspectors, etc.)
• Communicate space availability to the director of operations and/or senior management
• Develop and maintain a productive work team through training and professional development
• Thorough understanding of a P&L statement
• Onboard and offboard employees, continually lead, engage, train, coach, and/or counsel a staff of approximately 20-30 team members

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