Warehouse Manager

Novolex; Walton (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Training programs (MyLearning)

Job summary

Novolex is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead day-to-day warehouse and shipping operations in Walton, KY. You will manage a team, oversee inventory, and ensure safety, accuracy, and strong customer service in line with company policies.

Responsibilities include KPI tracking, staff development, backorder management, ERP reconciliation, and cost control across warehouse activities. This role emphasizes safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in distribution, logistics, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Warehouse Supervisor or Manager.
• Strong computer literacy with Windows, MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Internet.
• Experience operating forklift equipment is preferred.
• High level of discretion and work ethic.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and assure all company safety programs and policies are followed.
• Track and maintain all shipping KPIs to exceed productivity, quality and service goals.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff as required.
• Oversee warehouse supervisors and direct tasks and projects.
• Monitor and manage backorders and substitutions.
• Communicate backorders promptly to customer service.
• Verify ERP systems including finished goods and raw materials on a daily basis.
• Oversee warehouse spend and variances.
• Coordinate cycle counts and physical inventory processes.
• Ensure all warehouse equipment is maintained and functional.
• Order materials and supplies for warehouse and shipping.
• Lead yearly reviews and goal setting for direct and indirect reports.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Logistics management

MS Office

WMS proficiency

Forklift operation

Discretion/confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in distribution/logistics

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Job description

Company Overview

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the warehouse and shipping department, including transportation requirements. They will manage a team of direct reports to coordinate the movement of finished goods through the warehouses, rotating the finished goods inventory, and picking/packing/shipping the finished goods in compliance with company and customer requirements. The Warehouse Manager is responsible for maintaining the safety, security, sanitation and cleanliness of the warehouses, docks and all related equipment. They will direct activities to limit costs, improve accuracy, and maintain exceptional customer service.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and assure all company safety programs and policies are followed.
• Track and maintain all shipping related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure productivity, quality and service level goals are exceeded.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate/review staff as required.
• Oversee warehouse supervisors and direct tasks and projects.
• Monitor and administer all backorders and substitutions.
• Promptly communicate backorders to customer service.
• Daily verification and reconciliation of ERP system including finished goods and raw materials.
• Oversee all warehouses spend and variances.
• Coordinate and manage cycle count and physical inventory process.
• Ensure all warehouse equipment is maintained and functional.
• Order all materials and supplies for the warehouse and shipping department.
• Lead yearly reviews and goal setting for all direct and indirect reports.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in distribution, logistics, or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Warehouse Supervisor or Manager.
• Strong computer literacy with Windows, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, and Internet along with Warehouse Management System.
• Experience operating forklift equipment is preferred.
• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and work ethics.
• Ability to successfully multi-task in a fast pace environment.
• Must be certified in CPR, First Aid and Blood borne Pathogens.

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Company Benefits

What You'll Get From Us

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].