Warehouse Manager JN -092026-181740

Goodwin Recruiting; Port Reading (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager for a growing high-volume distribution operation in New Jersey, serving commercial and residential lighting customers. You will lead day-to-day warehouse activities, drive efficiency, accuracy, and customer service.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong focus on inventory control, process improvements, and team development to support continued growth and on-time deliveries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in warehouse or distribution management.
• Experience leading a high-volume operation.
• Proven track record in team development.
• Strong receiving, inventory, picking, packing, shipping experience.
• Experience with warehouse tech and systems.
• Ability to lead from the floor in a hands-on environment.
• Excellent communication with staff, management, customers and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop warehouse personnel in a busy distribution environment.
• Oversee receiving, stocking, order picking, packing, shipping, and delivery.
• Maintain organized, efficient warehouse for broad product range and customer needs.
• Establish processes for inventory accuracy and order fulfillment.
• Monitor workflow and staffing to meet orders accurately and efficiently.
• Identify productivity improvements and reduce errors.
• Utilize warehouse technology and reporting tools to improve visibility.
• Coordinate with drivers, carriers, and transportation resources.
• Develop culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Train, coach, and retain employees; prepare operation for growth.
• Collaborate with leadership to resolve issues and improve service.
• Ensure activities are safe and compliant with policies.

Skills

Warehouse management

Team leadership

Inventory management

Process optimization

Operations planning

Strong communication

Hands-on leadership

Problem solving

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Barcode scanners

Reporting tools

Job description

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead and oversee a growing, high-volume distribution operation supporting customers throughout the commercial and residential lighting industry.

This is an opportunity for a hands-on warehouse leader who enjoys a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of operations, and understands how to balance people, productivity, inventory, order fulfillment, shipping, and customer service.

The operation has experienced significant growth, creating the need for a manager who can bring structure, accountability, efficiency, and modern warehouse practices to an increasingly complex environment.

The Role

The Warehouse Manager will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day warehouse operation, including team leadership, inventory flow, receiving, picking, packing, shipping, deliveries, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage warehouse personnel in a busy distribution environment.
• Oversee daily receiving, stocking, order picking, packing, shipping, and delivery activities.
• Maintain an organized and efficient warehouse with a broad range of products and customer requirements.
• Establish and maintain appropriate processes for inventory accuracy, product handling, order fulfillment, and shipment quality.
• Monitor workflow and staffing to ensure customer orders are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce errors, minimize product damage, and streamline warehouse processes.
• Utilize warehouse technology, systems, and reporting tools to improve visibility and operational performance.
• Coordinate with transportation resources, drivers, carriers, and other partners as needed.
• Develop and maintain a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Train, coach, and develop employees while maintaining strong employee engagement and retention.
• Help prepare the operation for continued growth, including changes to warehouse space, processes, staffing, and technology.
• Partner with company leadership and other departments to resolve operational issues and improve overall customer service.
• Ensure warehouse activities are conducted safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive warehouse, distribution, or operations management experience.
• Experience managing a busy, high-volume warehouse or distribution operation.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing warehouse teams.
• Strong understanding of receiving, inventory management, picking, packing, shipping, and order fulfillment.
• Experience managing a broad product assortment and multiple customer requirements.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on environment and leading from the floor.
• Experience using warehouse management systems, ERP systems, scanners, or other warehouse technology.
• Understanding of transportation, routing, delivery operations, or carrier relationships is a plus.
• Proven ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical process improvements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, management, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operate effectively in a growing business.

$80,000 - $110,000