Warehouse Manager

The Kinsa Group; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kinsa Group in Wichita, Kansas is seeking an Operations Manager to lead day-to-day distribution center performance and build a strong, accountable team culture. The role balances hands-on leadership on the floor with strategic KPI ownership to drive productivity, inventory accuracy, safety, and profitability.

You will guide shipping, receiving, ordering, packing, put-away, and inventory control while partnering with leadership to hire, coach, and develop warehouse staff, monitor performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 5–7+ years of warehouse management experience (min 5).
• 3PL distribution experience; Food & Beverage preferred.
• Proficient with WMS and inventory databases.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work Mon–Fri with some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead warehouse operations across shipping, receiving, order processing, packing, put-away, returns, and inventory control.
• Increase productivity and profitability through labor planning and workflow optimization.
• Establish inventory integrity programs (cycle counts, accuracy controls).
• Hire, coach, and manage performance for warehouse staff and supervisors.
• Monitor KPI performance and present data to senior leadership.
• Maintain safe, clean facility and lead safety programs.

Skills

Warehouse management

Leadership

Labor planning

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

WMS

Inventory software

Job description

Operations Manager – Wichita, Kansas (On‑Site)

About Our Client:

Our client is a leader in the Transport/Storage industry, operating a high‑volume 3PL distribution environment focused on operational excellence, safety, and customer service.

What Our Client Offers You:

• Salary: $75,000 – $105,000
• Medical Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off (Holiday/Vacation/Sick)

What You’ll Do:

As the Operations Manager, you’ll lead day‑to‑day distribution center performance while building a strong, accountable team culture. This role is central to driving productivity, inventory accuracy, safety, and profitability—balancing hands‑on leadership on the floor with strategic planning and KPI ownership.

• Lead warehouse operations across shipping, receiving, order processing, packing, put‑away, returns, and inventory control
• Drive productivity and profitability through labor planning, workflow optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Establish and maintain inventory integrity programs (cycle counts, consolidation, accuracy controls)
• Partner with internal leadership and HR to hire, coach, develop, and manage performance for warehouse associates and supervisors
• Monitor and manage claims, error rates, overtime, and KPI performance; analyze and present operational data to senior leadership
• Maintain a clean, safe, secure facility and direct safety programs to ensure compliance and a strong safety culture

Qualifications You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
• 5–7+ years of warehouse management experience (minimum 5 years required)
• 3PL distribution experience, with preference for Food & Beverage environments
• Experience managing teams and driving performance
• Proficiency with WMS/inventory and database software
• Ability to work a Mon–Fri schedule with some weekends; able to lift up to 50 lbs.