Warehouse Operations Leader: Inventory & Optimization

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services in Tampa, FL is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee warehouse and material control operations, directing receiving, storage, inventory management, and distribution in line with company policies and government regulations.

The role emphasizes leadership of supervisors and staff, development of procedures, and ongoing improvements to accuracy, costs, and efficiency, while coordinating with Production and Procurement to meet timelines.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in warehouse, logistics, supply chain, or material control roles, including at least two years in a supervisory or lead position.
• Demonstrated ability to manage warehouse operations and lead multiple teams or functional areas.
• Thorough working knowledge of government stock catalogs, technical orders, and related publications.
• Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel required.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily warehouse and material control operations, including receiving, storage, issuing, inventory management, preservation, and shipping activities.
• Provides supervision, guidance, and performance management for supervisors and warehouse staff.
• Develops and implements warehouse procedures, workflow improvements, and productivity standards.
• Ensures compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, and government regulations.
• Oversees inventory accuracy through audits, reconciliation, and process controls.
• Approves material and parts substitution listings, spare parts breakdowns, and related documentation.
• Ensures accurate records retention, material status reporting, catalog research, and database maintenance.
• Establishes and monitors stock control levels to meet production and operational needs.
• Serves as the primary liaison between Warehouse, Production, Procurement, and Materials departments.
• Coordinates material planning, issue resolution, and delivery priorities.
• Oversees expediting activities and ensures timely follow-up on delayed or critical items.
• Maintains close coordination with Procurement to support supply chain timelines and vendor performance.
• Reviews and approves reports, documentation, shipping and receiving forms, and memorandums.
• Ensures proper file maintenance and recordkeeping in support of internal and external audits.
• Develops metrics and provides regular updates on warehouse performance, material status, and operational challenges.
• Ensures safe, clean, organized warehouse conditions.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing costs, improving accuracy, and enhancing efficiency.
• Oversees compliance with T.O. checks, preservation requirements, packing, crating, and scrap disposal procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by senior leadership.

Skills

Warehouse management

Leadership

Excel

Inventory management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Airborne Maintenance & Engineering Services in Tampa, FL is seeking a Warehouse Manager to oversee warehouse and material control operations, directing receiving, storage, inventory management, and distribution in line with company policies and government regulations.

The role emphasizes leadership of supervisors and staff, development of procedures, and ongoing improvements to accuracy, costs, and efficiency, while coordinating with Production and Procurement to meet timelines.