Warehouse Operations Leader: Inventory & Safety Champion

OCEAN CONTAINER SOLUTIONS LLC; Virginia; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OCEAN CONTAINER SOLUTIONS LLC is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager in Virginia to oversee all warehousing activities, from receiving to shipping, and to lead a team of clerks, pickers, packers, forklift operators, and supervisors.

You will drive inventory accuracy, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and optimize layout and processes to boost throughput. Collaboration with Purchasing, Customer Service, and Transportation teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience directing warehousing activities and staff.
• Strong inventory control and cycle counting experience.
• Familiarity with ERP/WMS systems and data reporting.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and incident reporting.
• Experience with Lean/Kaizen continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct all warehousing activities to ensure accurate receiving, put-away, storage, order fulfillment, and shipping.
• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including inbound receipts, quality checks, put-away, picking, packing, loading/unloading, and outbound shipments.
• Manage inventory control processes: cycle counting, stock reconciliation, FIFO/LIFO methods, and report generation to ensure 98%+ inventory accuracy.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse staff; schedule shifts, set performance expectations, conduct reviews, and implement training.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies; conduct regular safety inspections and root-cause analysis.
• Optimize warehouse layout and workflow to maximize space utilization and throughput; implement process improvements.
• Manage carrier relations, dock scheduling, loading plans, and paperwork for inbound/outbound shipments; ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain documentation for inbound/outbound processes, inventory transactions, and regulatory compliance; use ERP/WMS to record in real time.
• Monitor KPIs such as order accuracy, on-time shipments, receiving cycle time, inventory accuracy, and labor productivity; report to leadership.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Customer Service, and Transportation teams to resolve issues and improve service levels.
• Manage budgetary responsibilities related to warehousing operations, including labor, equipment maintenance, and consumables.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, 5S, Kaizen).
• Handle other duties as assigned by leadership to support overall supply chain objectives.

Skills

Team leadership

Inventory management

Safety & compliance

Warehouse operations

Lean/Kaizen

Tools

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

OCEAN CONTAINER SOLUTIONS LLC is seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager in Virginia to oversee all warehousing activities, from receiving to shipping, and to lead a team of clerks, pickers, packers, forklift operators, and supervisors.

You will drive inventory accuracy, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and optimize layout and processes to boost throughput. Collaboration with Purchasing, Customer Service, and Transportation teams is essential.