Warehouse Operations Lead – HazMat & Compliance

Lab Alley LLC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Lab Alley is seeking an Operations Manager to lead our Austin warehouse and end-to-end fulfillment of Essential Chemicals. You will supervise a production and warehouse team, ensure safe handling of HazMat, and optimize daily operations for speed and accuracy.

You will drive continuous improvement, partner with carriers, and maintain ERP inventory integrity while fostering a culture of safety and accountability. This role offers growth in a fast-paced, founder-led e-commerce environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations or production management experience in warehouse/fulfillment environments—preferably in chemical/pharma/regulated industries.
• Hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and enterprise ERP platforms.
• Strong knowledge of HazMat storage, downpacking, and shipping regulations; DOT/IATA certification is a plus.
• Data-driven mindset with KPI monitoring (order cycle time, pick accuracy, cost-per-unit).
• Able to work on your feet in a active warehouse and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily receiving, downpacking, inventory control, picking, packing, and shipping to maintain 99.5%+ on-time delivery and 98.9%+ inventory accuracy.
• Direct, mentor, and scale a production & warehouse team; supervise Production and Shipping Supervisors.
• Manage scheduling, cross-training, shift planning, and performance evaluations to optimize labor hours and throughput.
• Lead HazMat compliance and regulatory leadership (DOT/IATA/OSHA); coordinate with carriers to optimize freight costs and transit SLAs.
• Implement Lean/5S to boost throughput, reduce waste, and ensure real-time ERP inventory alignment via cycle counts.

Skills

Operations leadership

5+ years experience

Data-driven KPIs

HazMat knowledge

Physical stamina

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Job description

Lab Alley is seeking an Operations Manager to lead our Austin warehouse and end-to-end fulfillment of Essential Chemicals. You will supervise a production and warehouse team, ensure safe handling of HazMat, and optimize daily operations for speed and accuracy.

You will drive continuous improvement, partner with carriers, and maintain ERP inventory integrity while fostering a culture of safety and accountability. This role offers growth in a fast-paced, founder-led e-commerce environment.