Warehouse Manager

Making A Difference Foundation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Job summary

Making A Difference Foundation is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee receiving, warehousing and distribution for a food bank operation in the Washington, DC area. You will direct layout planning, inventory control and dispatch, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment while maintaining safety and compliance.

The role requires proven leadership, strong KPI knowledge and hands-on experience with WMS systems.

Qualifications

• 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 KPIs in warehousing.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse management software and databases.

Responsibilities

• Direct receiving, warehousing and distribution operations.
• Oversee layout optimization and space utilization.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and security standards.
• Prepare annual budget and manage costs.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and transport companies.
• Recruit, train and motivate staff.

Skills

Warehouse management

Leadership

Data analysis & KPIs

Quality and safety compliance

Education

BS in logistics, supply chain management or business administration

Tools

WMS software

Job description

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.

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