Warehouse Manager

State Street; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Holly Poultry, Inc. is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory, and order fulfillment. You will lead a team, implement best practices, and optimize processes to meet goals and customer expectations.

The role requires leadership, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive efficiency in a cold-storage environment. Candidates must pass post-offer drug and background screening.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant work experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Proven experience in warehouse management or logistics with knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and distribution processes.
• Leadership experience with ability to motivate and develop a diverse team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to interpret data and identify trends.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills for cross-department collaboration.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations, quality standards, and industry best practices in warehouse operations.
• Candidate must pass post-offer drug and background screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to warehouse staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
• Develop and implement strategic plans and procedures for warehouse operations to maximize efficiency.
• Oversee inventory control, cycle counting, and stock replenishment to maintain accuracy.
• Coordinate order picking, packing, and shipping to ensure accuracy and compliance with customer specs.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and conduct regular safety audits.
• Monitor KPIs such as productivity, accuracy, on-time delivery, and inventory turnover, reporting to management.
• Collaborate with customer service and logistics teams to address inquiries and resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organization

Regulatory compliance

Health and safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain or related field

Tools

Canopy

Refrigeration systems

Job description

Holly Poultry has been providing poultry to the Baltimore area for more than 60 years. Today, its geographic reach has expanded across the Mid-Atlantic and into the Northeast, selling to a wide variety of customers from small intercity grocery stores to national restaurant chains and food service distributors.

BE PART OF OUR TOMORROW! We are currently hiring for: Warehouse Manager. As Warehouse Manager, you will oversee all aspects of warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory management, and order fulfillment, to ensure the efficient and accurate flow of goods through the facility. You will lead a team of warehouse staff, implement best practices, and continuously optimize processes to meet operational goals and customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management – Provide leadership and direction to warehouse staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management, to ensure a high-performing and cohesive team.
• Operational Planning – Develop and implement strategic plans, policies, and procedures for warehouse operations, including layout design, workflow optimization, and resource allocation, to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Inventory Management – Oversee inventory control processes, including receiving, storage, cycle counting, and stock replenishment, to maintain accurate inventory levels and minimize discrepancies.
• Order Fulfillment – Coordinate order picking, packing, and shipping processes to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and condition of incoming and outgoing inventory, complying with regulatory requirements and customer specifications.
• Health and Safety Compliance – Ensure safety protocols, regulations, and best practices to create a safe working environment for warehouse staff, conducting regular safety audits and promoting awareness of safety procedures.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting – Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for warehouse operations, such as productivity, accuracy, on-time delivery, and inventory turnover, and provide regular reports and analysis to management.
• Customer Service – Collaborate with customer service and logistics teams to address customer inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure a positive customer experience throughout the order fulfillment process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred. Relevant work experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Proven experience in warehouse management or logistics, with a strong understanding of warehouse operations, inventory management, and distribution processes.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse team of warehouse staff.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data‑driven decisions.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations, quality standards, and industry best practices in warehouse operations.
• Refrigeration Cold storage environment. Warehouse bays are kept at a constant 32° and below zero in certain areas. Ability to withstand cold storage temps for extended periods of time.
• Refrigerated distribution experience is a plus!
• Canopy experience is a plus!
• Candidate must successfully pass post‑offer/pre‑employment drug and background screen.

Holly Poultry, Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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