Warehouse Manager

Luxium Solutions; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Drug test policy

Job summary

Eloise Cooking Pot Food Bank is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead receiving, warehousing and distribution for a small food bank facility. You will supervise inventory, coordinate with logistics partners and ensure operations meet safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes process improvements, budget awareness, and staff development to support timely order fulfillment and service delivery to clients. This position requires on-site work in Tacoma, WA.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Warehouse Manager.
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices.
• Experience implementing process improvements.
• Strong knowledge of KPI metrics.
• Experience with warehouse management software and databases.
• Leadership and staff management skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct receiving, warehousing and distribution operations to ensure efficient flow of products.
• Oversee space planning, layout optimization and stock control.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and security standards.
• Prepare annual budget and monitor expenditures.
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers and transport companies.
• Generate reports and statistics on inventory and throughput.
• Recruit, train and motivate warehouse staff.
• Monitor performance against productivity targets and KPIs.
• Maintain data integrity across storage and ERP systems.
• Ensure timely and accurate order fulfillment and dispatch.

Skills

Warehouse management

Leadership

Staff management

Budgeting

Health & safety compliance

Education

BS degree in logistics, supply chain management or business administration

Tools

WMS software

Data storage systems

Job description

We are looking for an effective Warehouse Manager (small warehouse for a food bank) to direct receiving, warehousing and distribution operations. You will oversee the efficient receipt, storage, value‑adding servicing and dispatch of a wide variety of products. Ultimately, you should be able to ensure productivity targets are achieved and that all warehouse processes are running smoothly and promptly.

Responsibilities

• Strategically manage warehouse in compliance with company's policies and vision
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, distribution and maintenance operations
• Setup layout and ensure efficient space utilization
• Initiate, coordinate and enforce optimal operational policies and procedures
• Adhere to all warehousing, handling and shipping legislation requirements
• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security
• Manage stock control and reconcile with data storage system
• Prepare annual budget
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies
• Plan work rotates, assign tasks appropriately and appraise results
• Recruit, select, orient, coach and motivate employees
• Produce reports and statistics regularly (IN/OUT status report, dead stock report etc)
• Receive feedback and monitor the quality of services provided

Requirements

• Proven work experience as a Warehouse Manager
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures and best practices
• Proven ability to implement process improvement initiatives
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Hands on experience with warehouse management software and databases
• Leadership skills and ability manage staff
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• BS degree in logistics, supply chain management or business administration preferred or equivalent experience

Benefits

Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable and able to pass a drug test. Previous experience is a plus. Please provide a cover letter outlining work experience.

Eloise Cooking Pot Food Bank is a program of making a Difference Foundation. MADF is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

• FT Benefits (40 hours per week)
  • 80% employer paid medical, dental, sick, vacation, long and short term disability, life insurance, vision, dental available the first of the month after 60 days of employment
  • 13 paid holidays
  • 1 hour sick for every 40 hours worked
  • Vacation time after one year of employment beginning with 2 weeks per year accrual