Warehouse Manager

Making a Difference; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization seeks an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee a small food bank warehouse. The role involves managing operations for efficiency, safety, and compliance, ensuring productivity and effective stock control while leading a team. Ideal for candidates with solid leadership and logistical skills.

Benefits

90% employer paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance

13 paid holidays

Sick leave accruing 1 hour for every 40 hours worked

Vacation time after one year, 2 weeks per year

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Warehouse Manager.
• Expertise in warehouse management procedures.
• Strong knowledge of warehousing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse operations and ensure compliance with policies.
• Oversee receiving, warehousing, and distribution processes.
• Recruit, select, and coach employees.

Skills

Leadership skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BS degree in logistics, supply chain management or business administration

Tools

Warehouse management software

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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)
• 90% 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
  

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Warehouse & Production

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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