Warehouse Manager

Bradford Labs; West Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford Labs in Rhode Island is seeking a Warehouse Supervisor to lead shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material movement, ensuring productivity, efficiency, compliance, and safety.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with Production and Customer Service, enforce GMP and safety protocols, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience in logistics, warehousing, or distribution.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-motivation skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; ERP or WMS experience a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication; conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of GMP, OSHA, and DOT regulations.
• Physical ability to perform warehouse duties (standing, lifting).
• Willingness to work extended hours or be on-call.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide warehouse staff; assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide ongoing training and professional development.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of shipping, receiving, and inventory management functions.
• Collaborate with Production and Customer Service teams to coordinate production schedules and ensure materials availability.
• Enforce adherence to company policies and industry standards, including GMP compliance.
• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols and leading incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with maintenance to schedule equipment repairs and installations, ensuring minimal operational disruption.
• Lead or support special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Decision making under pressure

MS Office proficiency

ERP/WMS experience

Verbal and written communication

Conflict resolution

Negotiation

GMP knowledge

OSHA/DOT knowledge

Physical stamina

Willingness to work extended hours

Education

Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

WMS systems

Job description

Job Function: Leads and manages all warehouse functions including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material movement. Plans, assigns, and oversees the daily operations of warehouse personnel to ensure productivity, efficiency, compliance, and safety.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Supervise and guide warehouse staff; assign tasks, monitor performance, and provide ongoing training and professional development.
2. Ensure timely and accurate execution of shipping, receiving, and inventory management functions.
3. Collaborate with Production and Customer Service teams to coordinate production schedules and ensure materials availability.
4. Enforce adherence to company policies and industry standards, including GMP compliance.
5. Promote and maintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols and leading incident investigations and corrective actions.
6. Coordinate with maintenance to schedule equipment repairs and installations, ensuring minimal operational disruption.
7. Lead or support special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
2. 3–5 years of supervisory experience in a logistics, warehousing, or distribution environment.
3. Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and manage a diverse team.
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound decisions under pressure.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ERP or WMS systems a plus.
6. Strong verbal and written communication skills; conflict resolution and negotiation ability required.
7. Knowledge of GMP, OSHA, and DOT regulations.
8. Physically capable of performing duties in a warehouse environment (standing, lifting, etc.).
9. Willingness to work extended hours or be on-call as needed.