Warehouse Operations Leader | Inventory Mastery & ERP SME

Home Market Foods; Norwood (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Pet Insurance

Wellness & Gym

Tuition Reimbursement

College Scholarship

Employee Bonus

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Referral Program

Community Involvement

Team Events

Job summary

Home Market Foods is seeking a Site Warehouse Manager to lead all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and inventory management, ensuring accuracy and efficient material flow for frozen, refrigerated, and dry goods in a fast-paced facility.

This role emphasizes ownership of inventory, leadership of a hourly team, ERP SME duties, and collaboration with IT and Production Scheduling to optimize space and ensure high service levels.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or operations management.
• Experience leading, supervising, coaching, and developing hourly employees.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control practices, cycle counting, and warehouse operations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and inventory management software.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• Experience within a food manufacturing or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Inventory Management Systems.
• Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, shipping, and material movement.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and serve as the site owner for inventory management processes.
• Manage the receipt, storage, and handling of raw materials and finished goods while ensuring compliance with allergen, species, and lot code segregation requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels, trigger points, and replenishment activities to support uninterrupted production.
• Lead and oversee the cycle count program, including A/B/C inventory classifications, to maintain inventory accuracy above 98.5%.
• Ensure accurate and timely material transfers and inventory transactions within the ERP system.
• Lead, coach, develop, and motivate a high-performing warehouse team focused on safety, quality, accuracy, and operational excellence.
• Establish clear performance expectations and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Provide training and support to warehouse personnel to ensure compliance with company policies and operational standards.
• Serve as the warehouse SME for the ERP system.
• Maintain accurate system data related to inventory records, material movement, and location binning.
• Lead warehouse-related system testing and validation activities associated with Microsoft and ERP updates.
• Partner with IT and Operations teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize system workflows.
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes, efficiency, inventory control, and communication across departments.
• Work closely with Procurement and Logistics teams to coordinate inbound deliveries using scheduling tools such as Open Dock.
• Ensure compliance with local truck management requirements and established town by-laws.
• Partner with Production Scheduling to ensure adequate warehouse storage capacity during peak production periods.
• Support customer service objectives by maintaining inventory and shipment accuracy that contributes to greater than 99.0% case fill rates and 98.5% order fill rates.
• Ensure warehouse operations meet GMP, SQF, food safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain organized and compliant dry storage, cooler, and freezer areas.
• Conduct and maintain monthly racking inspections and communicate findings to the EHS team.
• Promote a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all company safety procedures and PPE requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Inventory control

Cycle counting

Communication

Problem solving

Bilingual (Spanish/Portuguese)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management software

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Home Market Foods is seeking a Site Warehouse Manager to lead all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, and inventory management, ensuring accuracy and efficient material flow for frozen, refrigerated, and dry goods in a fast-paced facility.

This role emphasizes ownership of inventory, leadership of a hourly team, ERP SME duties, and collaboration with IT and Production Scheduling to optimize space and ensure high service levels.