Warehouse Manager - Washington D.C.

Bird; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Plenty of time off

Work-from-home stipend

Employer-paid healthcare

Job summary

Bird is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead a Hyattsville, MD facility, ensuring safe, efficient operations and high-quality service. You will guide a team of mechanics and warehouse staff, drive productivity, and collaborate cross-functionally to meet shipping targets.

The role emphasizes safety, process improvements (lean), inventory control, and KPI ownership, with opportunities to shape our logistics footprint while enjoying Bird perks and a climate-friendly, urban-mobility mission.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years previous experience of managing and maintaining a warehouse environment with direct people management.
• Process improvement experience - (lean, continuous improvement preferable).
• Strong mechanical experience preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent time management, communication, and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Maintain a safe and clean warehouse to OSHA standards and promote safety culture.
• Quality: Uphold Bird standards on vehicle repair, maintenance, and refurbishment for safe rides.
• Productivity: Execute daily operations to meet repair targets and manage mechanic shifts.
• Inventory management: Manage check-in, scrap, cycle counts, and spare parts levels.
• Reporting: Track KPIs and ensure compliance across the repair lifecycle.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

People management

Safety compliance

Lean / continuous improvement

Time management

Communication

Job description

Hey there!

Bird launched micromobility. Now we’re shaping its future.

We’re Bird, and we’re on a mission totransform the way the world moves one ride at a time. Our products, services, and people share one common goal: to make cities more livable by empowering people and communities everywhere to move freely, discover new possibilities, and create a cleaner, more connected future. To cleaner air. To calmer streets. To cities built for people.

Who We Are

Bird is a global leader in micromobility, dedicated to shaping the future of urban movement. Our cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions are available in over 200 cities worldwide.

We take a collaborative, community-first approach to micromobility. Bird partners closely with the cities in which it operates, leveraging our experience and safety-first technology to help them meet their shared mobility and climate goals and provide a reliable, affordable, and responsible transportation option for people who live and work there.

Our award-winning electric vehicles have empowered more than eighty-seven million rides in cities around the world and helped riders take carbon-free trips in more than 200 cities globally. And our teams are constantly pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo in pursuit of a brighter future.

Job Summary

The Warehouse Manager is essential for overseeing and optimizing the performance of a warehouse, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently. This role involves leadership and team integration to maintain a cohesive and productive work environment. It also plays a critical part in upholding safety standards and ensuring the highest quality of service, which directly impacts customer satisfaction and operational success. Ultimately, the Warehouse Manager is the owner of the facility and is responsible for everything within the walls of the warehouse, taking action or collaborating cross-functionally when appropriate.

Responsibilities

Safety

• Maintain a safe and clean warehouse compliant to OSHA standards
• Champion a culture of safety in the workplace
• Address and investigate safety incidents as applicable in a timely manner according to company standards

Quality

• Follow established safety procedures to ensure Bird riders are on the safest vehicles
• Uphold the global Bird standard of quality on vehicle repair, maintenance, and refurbishment to ensure riders experience a safe and reliable vehicle on the street

Productivity

• Execute daily operations to achieve repair targets to fulfill planned outbound shipments on time
• Create Mechanic shift schedules and ensure adequate mechanic team coverage
• Onboard, train, and lead a team of Mechanics while assigning daily tasks as needed and ensuring workflow is efficient.
• Set and uphold standards for productivity: repairs and book time
• Performance manage mechanics to address issues with productivity, attendance, or attitude. Provide feedback to the management team on team performance.
• Model and promote a culture of teamwork and hustle
• Drive process creation and improvement to continuously improve productivity and throughput
• Collaborate globally to adopt and/or scale process improvements that improve end product

Inventory management:

• Manage vehicle inventory processes such as check-in, scrap, and hard counts
• Cycle charge in-warehouse vehicles to prevent battery degradation during storage
• Audit and maintain healthy levels of spare parts and tools to ensure team productivity

Reporting:

• Ensure work order compliance across creation, repair logging, and quality checks throughout the vehicle repair lifecycle
• Accurately track and report productivity numbers and KPIs daily
• Own KPI improvement at the mechanic and facility level
• All other duties as assigned

Must Haves

• Ability to work evenings and weekends if needed
• 3-5 years previous experience of managing and maintaining a warehouse environment with direct people management
• Knowledge and process experience for working towards KPIs
• Process improvement experience- (lean, continuous improvement preferable)
• Strong mechanical experience preferred
• Ability to learn quickly
• Excellent time management, communication, and organization skills
• Ability to be both self-directed and work well in a team environment
• Comfortable learning and adapting to new concepts and using new tools
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform quick and efficient repairs
• Self-motivated with and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage daily tasks
• A safety-oriented mindset, capable of conducting rigorous quality checks
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with team members at all level

Other Requirements:

• Must reside in the city managed, ideally within a one-hour driving distance.
• Expectation to report to the warehouse 5 days/week.
• A passion for sustainability, urban mobility, or technology is highly desirable.

Warehouse Location: Hyattsville, MD 20781
Target Hiring Range $70,000 - $80,000

Why Bird Matters

Every time you hop on a Bird, you’re helping build a more livable city. We focus on four core pillars that reflect the impact of every ride:

• Freedom: We're the bridge that connects you to every experience—simple, convenient, and stress-free. We give you the freedom to move without limits.
• Exploration: We turn everyday trips into memorable experiences, sparking discovery and wonder as you connect with the world around you.
• Community: Taking a Bird is an act of citizenship. We create a sense of belonging and unity, knowing that the richer our communities become, the richer our lives become.
• Sustainability: Our electric vehicles reduce gas-powered car usage and lower carbon emissions. We enable responsible choices, creating tangible impact and driving progress toward a cleaner future.

Culture at Bird

We're an ambitious, smart, and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we’re constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.

Perks Up!

We want you to succeed and thrive here, so we offer a few sweet perks:

• Plenty of time off to relax and recharge, plus a wellness resource to help you wind down.
• A work-from-home stipend.
• An employer-paid healthcare package.
• Of course, Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be!

Bird is the world

Bird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions.

For these reasons and more, Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.