Warehouse Operations Lead - On-site, 1st Shift

SAELENS LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

SAELENS LLC in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead daily shipping, receiving, and inventory control at our Milwaukee facility. This full-time, on-site role reports to the Director of Supply Chain and requires hands-on leadership, cross-shift coverage, and strong safety practices.

The role oversees cycle counts, truck scheduling, ERP/WMS usage (Epicor preferred), and continuous-improvement initiatives to ensure accurate, timely customer shipments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in warehouse/shipping/receiving in manufacturing.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory/leadership role.
• Experience coordinating carriers and inbound/outbound shipments.
• Experience with ERP/WMS; Epicor a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily shipping, receiving, storage, staging, and material-handling activities.
• Lead, train, schedule, and develop shipping, receiving, and material-handling staff.
• Set daily priorities and ensure coverage across shifts.
• Coordinate inbound/outbound truck schedules, carrier pickups, and deliveries.
• Ensure customer shipments are accurate, documented, and on-time.
• Maintain accurate inventory locations and system transactions.
• Oversee cycle counts and investigate discrepancies with corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Quality, and Customer Service on material flow.
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized warehouse using 5S and continuous improvement.
• Track performance: on-time shipping, accuracy, and receiving turnaround.

Skills

Warehouse management

Leadership

Inventory control

ERP/WMS experience

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Advanced education in supply chain/logistics (preferred)

Tools

Epicor

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

SAELENS LLC in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead daily shipping, receiving, and inventory control at our Milwaukee facility. This full-time, on-site role reports to the Director of Supply Chain and requires hands-on leadership, cross-shift coverage, and strong safety practices.

The role oversees cycle counts, truck scheduling, ERP/WMS usage (Epicor preferred), and continuous-improvement initiatives to ensure accurate, timely customer shipments.