Warehouse Operations Leader - Inventory & Shipments

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Warehouse Manager for a direct-hire, permanent placement with a distribution client in Indianapolis, IN to lead a warehouse and distribution operation.

You will own inventory accuracy, oversee warehouse transactions, coordinate logistics, lead staff development, and drive continuous improvement to support on-time deliveries and efficient product flow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field is preferred.
• Must have at least 5+ years of warehouse and/or distribution center leadership experience in related industries.
• Experience managing warehouse operations, inventory control, shipping, receiving, and distribution activities.
• Proven track record of improving inventory accuracy, warehouse efficiency, and operational performance.
• Experience with WMS, ERP, barcode scanning, and inventory control processes strongly preferred.
• Experience managing warehouse KPIs, productivity metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day warehouse, inventory, shipping, receiving, and distribution operations.
• Manage warehouse personnel to ensure safe, productive, and efficient operations.
• Drive inventory accuracy through cycle counting programs, audits, and inventory control procedures.
• Develop and implement warehouse policies, processes, and best practices to improve operational performance.
• Ensure timely and accurate receiving, put-away, order fulfillment, and shipping activities.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate replenishment activities with purchasing and supply chain teams.
• Analyze warehouse KPIs including inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, productivity, and on-time delivery metrics.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Coordinate transportation, logistics, and warehouse resources to support customer delivery requirements.
• Lead workforce planning, scheduling, hiring, training, and employee development efforts.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA requirements, company safety initiatives, and warehouse operating procedures.
• Ensure proper storage, material handling, and inventory management practices are consistently followed.
• Partner with leadership to support strategic initiatives related to inventory optimization, warehouse expansion, and operational effectiveness.
• Utilize ERP, WMS, and inventory management systems to drive visibility and operational performance.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Inventory control

Cycle counting

KPIs

Process improvement

Team management

Education

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

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Barcode scanning

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Warehouse Manager for a direct-hire, permanent placement with a distribution client in Indianapolis, IN to lead a warehouse and distribution operation.

You will own inventory accuracy, oversee warehouse transactions, coordinate logistics, lead staff development, and drive continuous improvement to support on-time deliveries and efficient product flow.