Warehouse Operations Leader (Inventory & Safety)

Shepherd Electric Supply; Tidewater (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Shepherd Electric Supply is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead daily warehouse operations, ensuring on-time shipments and accurate orders. You will build and develop a capable team, enforce safety standards, and partner with dispatch, sales, and purchasing to handle time-sensitive exceptions.

The role emphasizes accountability, process improvement, and cross-branch coordination. The position requires 5+ years of warehouse management, forklift and related certifications, and a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of warehouse management experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook; familiarity with warehouse management systems.
• Forklift, pallet jack, and reach truck certification required or ability to obtain through onsite training.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Familiarity with Baltimore City delivery area preferred.
• Electrical product knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs. regularly and perform the physical requirements of the role.
• Willingness to cover alternate shifts when operational needs require it.

Responsibilities

• Own daily warehouse operations — shipping, receiving, inventory control, wire management, and truck logistics.
• Maintain operational flow across all inbound and outbound functions, ensuring work keeps moving without stalls or rework.
• Set and enforce accuracy and pace standards for the warehouse team each shift.
• Coordinate with dispatch, counter sales, and purchasing when time-sensitive exceptions arise.
• Ensure will-call orders are staged and ready before customers arrive.
• Select, onboard, and develop warehouse staff — including Warehouse Leads.
• Coach, counsel, and hold team members accountable through direct, consistent feedback.
• Delegate clearly, follow up on completion, and build a crew that holds itself to a standard.

Skills

5+ years of warehouse management

Electrical product knowledge

Leadership/Team development

Cross-functional communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Warehouse management systems

Forklift certification

Pallet jack certification

Reach truck certification

Driver's license

Job description

Shepherd Electric Supply is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead daily warehouse operations, ensuring on-time shipments and accurate orders. You will build and develop a capable team, enforce safety standards, and partner with dispatch, sales, and purchasing to handle time-sensitive exceptions.

The role emphasizes accountability, process improvement, and cross-branch coordination. The position requires 5+ years of warehouse management, forklift and related certifications, and a valid driver’s