Warehouse Manager, UOVO Wine Napa

uovowine; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Education stipend

Charitable donation

Wine education

Entrepreneurial work atmosphere

Job summary

UOVO Wine is seeking a Warehouse Manager in Napa to lead a high‑performing team responsible for facility safety, inventory control, and client services. You will manage inbound/outbound distribution, vendor relations, and staff development while ensuring compliance with OSHA standards.

This role requires 8+ years in warehouse leadership, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and strong Excel/Office 365 skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of warehouse or fulfillment experience in progressively greater positions of responsibility.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience managing safety standards, including OSHA compliance.
• Experience with creating and maintaining spreadsheets and reports.
• Experience managing a profit and loss statement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support a team aligned with UOVO Wine’s culture and vision; supervise, review performance and delegate tasks.
• Provide first‑class customer service to clients and colleagues.
• Maintain a safe workplace with regular equipment maintenance and OSHA‑level standards.
• Ensure safety in warehouse traffic areas and during inclement weather.
• Train and manage a warehouse team to meet short- and long-term goals.
• Meet with team leads to review performance and develop productivity plans.
• Communicate clear expectations on work prioritization, brand standards and professional interactions.
• Ensure data accuracy and oversee data audit processes.
• Assist in managing site and departmental budgets and present reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Excel

Office 365 suite

Warehouse software

OSHA compliance

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Prioritization

Time management

Analytical skills

Confidentiality

Independent work

Adaptability

Relationship building

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

8+ years warehouse/fulfillment experience

Tools

Warehouse management software

Job description

UOVO Wine Warehouse Manager, Napa

Position Summary

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of the local UOVO Wine location’s continuous growth, including: the maintenance and security of the facility, equipment and property; compliance, including with safety standards; vendor relations; inbound and outbound distribution; staffing and employee relations; storage of client collections; and spearheading all client relations and requests. The Warehouse Manager is also responsible for the training and development of operations staff for positions of increased accountability and responsibility.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Superior ability to lead and develop a team
• Superior attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong experience with the Microsoft Office 365 suite
• Experience with warehouse management and/or inventory management software
• Experience with implementing and enforcing safety procedures, particularly OSHA compliance
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks
• Strong time management skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to confidentiality
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to be flexible and calm in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to develop solid working relationships within all levels of the organization
• Ability to pitch in to help other departments in response to client needs and requests

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of walking, standing, squatting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting.
• Ability to tolerate extended periods in an environment refrigerated to 55 degrees Fahrenheit
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly

Travel Requirements

• Travel occasionally, both locally and to other UOVO Wine locations, as necessary

Education, Experience and/or Certifications

Required

• 8+ years of warehouse or fulfillment experience in progressively greater positions of responsibility
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

• Experience managing safety standards, including OSHA compliance
• Experience with creating and maintaining spreadsheets and reports
• Experience managing a profit and loss statement

Preferred

• Wine industry knowledge or experience preferred
• Forklift certification
• Talent acquisition experience
• Proven ability to deliver exceptional service to high-end clientele who value personalized attention and premium experiences

Responsibilities

Leadership

• Develop and support a team that is aligned with UOVO Wine’s culture and vision; through supervision, performance review and task delegation while modeling positive leadership and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Model professionalism at all times, providing first-class customer service to clients and fellow team members in a manner that is in line with UOVO Wine’s values.
• Maintain a safe workplace with regular equipment maintenance and standards set by OSHA. Establish and maintain procedures and schedule for equipment inspections.
• Reinforce safety standards by communicating expectations with the team
• Ensure the safety of employees in warehouse equipment traffic areas
• Ensure the warehouse is safe during inclement weather
• Keep exterior and pathways inside clear of debris or other hazardous items.
• Conduct interviews and train new employees as needed.
• Train and manage a warehouse team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals.
• Meet regularly with team leads to review, analyze, and develop actionable plans for productivity.
• Communicate clear expectations to your team regarding:
• Prioritization of work (daily tasks and larger projects)
• Brand standards (Cleanliness of inbound area, inventory space, and common areas)
• Professional interactions with your team, clients, and vendors
• Consistently analyze and update policies, establish innovative ways to address challenges and ensure efficacy of team operations, update operations manual accordingly.
• Ensure data & billing accuracy 100% of the time; implement and oversee plans to audit data regularly; when inaccurate data is discovered, take action to repair or bring attention to the appropriate person.
• Assist in managing Site and Departmental budget.
• Prepare and present reports as directed by the Leadership Team
• Perform other tasks or actions as needed under the direction of the UOVO Wine’s Leadership Team.

Client Services

• Communicate with high-net-worth individuals in a professional, confident and diplomatic manner to coordinate requests; create and process all paperwork accurately and completely.
• Greet guests that enter from the office door and manage schedule for answering warehouse door(s).
• Respond to or redirect client inquiries (email & phone); resolve in a timely manner.
• Oversee receipt of wines coming into the facility; consistently improve procedure for a smooth, accurate transition from Inbound, through Inventory and racking to client lockers.
• Maintain brand standards at all times, including standards for appearance, cleanliness and organization.
• Oversee, schedule, and contribute to special projects within the facility in a timely manner, including research, data, inventory, and renewal audits.

Facilities

• Under direction from Facilities Team, serve as on-site contact for vendors, contractors and related items (including but not limited to: cleaning, machinery and security vendors).
• Monitor all warehouse equipment for daily performance readiness and maintenance needs.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance on schedule outlined by Facilities Team.

Compensation Details

Salary commensurate with experience. This position includes generous paid time off; health, dental, vision, STD and LTD insurance; 401(K) with 4.5% match; $1000 education stipend; $250 charitable donation; wine education; entrepreneurial work atmosphere with opportunity for strong performers to advance quickly.