Warehouse Manager

Lippert; Yoder (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lippert is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Yoder, Kansas. The role includes overseeing daily operations, managing warehouse staff, and ensuring picking accuracy while fulfilling operational needs. Candidates should have a degree and over 5 years of experience in warehouse management.

This full-time position requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to manage a team of 22. The role is essential for maintaining an efficient warehouse while upholding high standards of delivery and accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse experience.
• Experience with ERPs and WMS (warehouse management software).

Responsibilities

• Oversee a one shift warehouse.
• Work with Department Leads and Warehouse Associates to resolve issues.
• Manage daily performance of team to reach 99.92% Picking Accuracy.
• Perform daily and weekly reporting requirements.

Skills

Communication proficiency/coaching

Organizational skills and thoroughness

Team player with initiative

Decision making skills and time management

Proficient with computers

Establishing relationships

Analytical Skills

Driver of results

Displaying Technical Expertise

Education

Associates or Bachelor level degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for overseeing daily receiving, picking and cycle counting in the warehouse. The Warehouse Manager will oversee Department Leads and assist with overall warehouse responsibilities. The Warehouse Manager will work closely with all operation leaders to ensure they have the adequate material to fulfill orders. Management level data reporting and ERP work is also required.

Essential Functions

1. Oversee a one shift warehouse
2. Work with Department Leads and Warehouse Associates to resolve any issues or conflicts
3. Monitor picking accuracy and error rate
4. Perform daily reporting requirements (inventory accuracy, order verification, Upload/Download issues, ASN problems)
5. Perform weekly reporting requirements
6. Work with IT to trouble shoot Syteline (ERP) and IRMS (WMS) connectivity.
7. Work to achieve 95% on-time delivery to internal customers (operational departments).
8. Manage daily performance of team to reach 99.92% Picking Accuracy
9. Manage the IT infrastructure of the warehouse (wireless RF scanners)
10. Manage the service calls and repairs of the fork truck fleet
11. Manage consignment inventory and processes
12. Oversee CDL drivers & ensure routes are being covered when picking up/dropping off material

Competencies

1. Communication proficiency/coaching
2. Organizational skills and thoroughness
3. Team player with initiative
4. Decision making skills and time management
5. Proficient with computers
6. Establishing relationships
7. Analytical Skills
8. Driver of results
9. Displaying Technical Expertise

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervision of 2 direct reports – Rest of team reports directly to both department leaders (team size of 22 total).

Physical Demands

The employee will be on their feet for up to 8 hours per day. It will require standing, walking, bending, kneeling, etc. The employee may need to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time salaried position, which will result in at least 40 hours of work per week. The workdays will be Monday through Friday & some Saturday’s will be required.

The warehouse manager will report directly to the General Manager of the facility.

Travel

No Travel will be required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• Associates or Bachelor level degree
• 5+ years of warehouse experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Managing direct reports.
• Experience working with internal and external customers.
• Able to work directly with operations & other cross functional teams.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Experience with ERPs and WMS (warehouse management software). Strong experience with Microsoft Office.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AAP/EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lipert.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the Team Member for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.