Warehouse Manager

C.H. Guenther & Son; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 79,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son is seeking a Warehouse Manager in San Antonio to lead warehouse Team Leaders and staff, manage budgets, and drive inventory accuracy.

The role emphasizes audit readiness, safety compliance, and efficient use of space and equipment within a manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, extensive supervisory experience, and solid knowledge of HACCP, SQF and AIB standards, with proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Five+ years direct supervisory experience in manufacturing/shipping or receiving.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, SQF and AIB requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and operating guidelines.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse team leaders, clerks, and staff; make staffing decisions and monitor performance.
• Oversee budget development, cost controls, space utilization, and equipment use.
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance with safety, quality, and policy standards.
• Manage inventory control, cycle counting, and year-end physical inventories; drive improvements.
• Prepare and deliver reports, coordinate cross-functional communications with other departments and customers.

Skills

Senior leadership

Team building

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Driver's License

Equipment operator licenses

Job description

Warehouse Manager provides leadership for warehouse team leaders and cycle count personnel. Manager is also responsible for inventory control, overall warehouse operations, audit preparedness, departmental safety, quality and performance to budget. Also ensures adherence to company training schedule and compliance with all company policies.

• Manages warehouse operations by developing and managing annual budgets, developing and tracking efficiencies and utilization of space, man-power and equipment, monitoring equipment repair and purchase, overseeing materials management, ensuring audit readiness, providing material handling equipment training and performing other duties as required. Makes personnel decisions regarding hiring, transfers, corrections actions, etc.
• Supervises personnel by conducting meetings with warehouse Team Leaders, clerks, and other team members, providing counseling to resolve problems, assigning job duties, ensuring completion of job assignments and reassigning jobs as necessary. Performs semi-annual and annual performance evaluations (PMDs). Issues corrective actions where necessary.
• Manages inventory control by developing and implementing inventory improvement processes, training employees in use of inventory management procedures, resolving inventory issues, monitoring inventory adjustments and cycle-counting process performance, overseeing physical inventories and ensuring correction of any discrepancies.
• Ensures financial control of warehouse operations by overseeing month-end inventories, year-end inventory and quarterly supply chain audits. Monitors execution of capital projects within warehouse areas.
• Completes administrative duties by compiling various reports, ensuring all relevant data is entered into computer, providing cross functional support to other departments and overseeing communications with other departments and customers.

Formal Education:

Requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with a degree, diploma or equivalent from a college, technical, business, or vocational school. Applicable experience in related field may be considered in lieu of formal education.

Experience:

Five plus years’ direct supervisory experience in shipping and/or receiving in a manufacturing environment is required. Experience in food manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of HACCP, SQF and AIB requirements.
• Must demonstrate leadership and team building skills to effectively supervise professional and non-professional staff.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively throughout various levels within the organization.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of all relevant federal and state laws, regulations, and operating guidelines.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as required.
• Must be computer literate, and proficient in the use of all job-related software utilized by C.H. Guenther, especially Microsoft Office products, SAP or similar ERP package
• Must be expert in the use of industrial powered material handling equipment, yard tractor, scissor lift and industrial warehouse equipment other equipment as required. Must either have or be able to maintain equipment usage certifications.
• Must have good analytical and reasoning skills.
• Must be able to interpret and apply all technical literature necessary to support job requirements.
• Must be knowledgeable of all regulatory policies as they apply to C.H. Guenther.

Certifications/Licences (must have or be able to obtain upon employment):

• Valid Driver’s License
• Industrial Powered Material Handling Equipment Operator License
• Industrial Powered Material Handling Equipment Operator Train-the-Trainer Certification
• Any other licenses that may be necessary to perform the function of the position.

At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. The salary range for this role is:

$78,750.00 - $126,000.00 USD

Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location.

C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds.

We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

AA/EEO/Drug-Free Employer