Warehouse Operations Lead - Inventory & Safety Expert

Talentify; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Petersen Industries LLC in Lake Wales, FL is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead on-site operations and drive material flow for production. This role oversees receiving, storage, inventory, and shipping to keep our lines running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in warehouse leadership in manufacturing, forklift experience, and proficiency with ERP systems. Join a small-to-mid-sized team focused on safety and continuous improvement on-site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse management or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control principles, cycle counting, 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, or similar) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• 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.
• Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliation using ERP systems.
• Supervise, train, and develop a team of warehouse associates with focus on safety and accountability.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, assembly, purchasing, and sales for timely material availability and shipments.
• Maintain organized storage layouts, optimize space, and implement efficient material flow processes.
• Enforce safety protocols, OSHA compliance, and proper handling of materials with forklift.</br>
• Monitor KPIs such as inventory accuracy, on-time shipping, order fulfillment, and productivity.
• Oversee maintenance of warehouse equipment, facilities, and grounds.
• Manage and document bills of lading, packing slips, and freight coordination with carriers.
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory control

Forklift operation

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business

Tools

Epicor ERP

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Petersen Industries LLC in Lake Wales, FL is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead on-site operations and drive material flow for production. This role oversees receiving, storage, inventory, and shipping to keep our lines running smoothly.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in warehouse leadership in manufacturing, forklift experience, and proficiency with ERP systems. Join a small-to-mid-sized team focused on safety and continuous improvement on-site.