Warehouse Operations Lead — ERP & Lean Manufacturing

Socket.dev; Pella (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks a Warehouse Manager in Pella, IA to oversee receiving, storage, inventory management, and shipping. This on-site role suits a leader who drives efficiency, accuracy, and safety in a small-to-mid-sized manufacturing setting.

You will lead daily operations, manage cycle counts and ERP data, supervise a team, coordinate with production and purchasing, and maintain safe materials handling and OSHA compliance, ensuring on-time production support.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of warehouse management or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control principles and material handling best practices.
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing and developing a team.
• Experience operating or overseeing forklift and material handling equipment.
• Proficiency with inventory/ERP systems (e.g., Epicor, SAP) and Microsoft Office.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in supply chain, logistics, business, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse operations, including receiving materials, put-away, picking, packing, and outbound shipping of parts and finished equipment.
• Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation using ERP systems.
• Supervise, train, and develop a team of warehouse associates, including scheduling, performance management, and safety culture.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, assembly, purchasing, and sales to ensure timely material availability and on-time shipments.
• Maintain organized storage layouts, optimize space, and implement efficient material flow processes.
• Enforce safety protocols, OSHA compliance, and safe handling of forklift and heavy equipment.

Skills

Warehouse management

Leadership

Inventory control

Forklift operation

ERP familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; related degree preferred

Tools

Epicor ERP

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Socket.dev seeks a Warehouse Manager in Pella, IA to oversee receiving, storage, inventory management, and shipping. This on-site role suits a leader who drives efficiency, accuracy, and safety in a small-to-mid-sized manufacturing setting.

You will lead daily operations, manage cycle counts and ERP data, supervise a team, coordinate with production and purchasing, and maintain safe materials handling and OSHA compliance, ensuring on-time production support.