Warehouse Manager: Lead Operations & Process Improvement

Sonepar; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K match

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Safety shoe reimbursement

Employee discount

Training opportunities

Job summary

Echo Electric, a Sonepar brand, is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager in Ankeny, IA. You will oversee receiving, order fulfillment, shipping, counter sales, and inventory control, leading supervisors and driving continuous improvement.

You will work with RF scanners, forklifts, pallet jacks, and Solar Eclipse ERP, implementing safety practices and cost-saving measures while maintaining a strong customer focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience managing teams in a medium-size warehouse environment.
• Strong leadership skills and proven experience driving behaviors that lead to great results.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to maintain a calm demeanor under stressful situations.
• Excellent communications skills by phone, email, verbal and written forms of communication to deliver excellent customer service to internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of industry safety best practices and OSHA.
• Willing to operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without accommodation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and traverse the warehouse with or without accommodation.
• Basic problem-solving skills and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse operations including receiving, order fulfillment, shipping, counter sales, and inventory control.
• Lead Warehouse Supervisors and Counter Supervisor by setting goals and fostering continuous improvement.
• Understand warehouse roles and equipment used (RF scanners, forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Resolve complex warehouse issues and partner with customers to ensure high satisfaction.
• Analyze pain points and implement process improvements with stakeholders.
• Maximize Solar Eclipse ERP capabilities to improve operations and act as safety ambassador.
• Monitor the warehouse budget to capitalize on efficiencies and cost savings wherever possible.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

OSHA knowledge

Safety awareness

DC/ERP proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RF scanner

Forklift

Pallet jack

Solar Eclipse ERP

Job description

Echo Electric, a Sonepar brand, is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Manager in Ankeny, IA. You will oversee receiving, order fulfillment, shipping, counter sales, and inventory control, leading supervisors and driving continuous improvement.

You will work with RF scanners, forklifts, pallet jacks, and Solar Eclipse ERP, implementing safety practices and cost-saving measures while maintaining a strong customer focus.