Warehouse Operations Leader: Inventory, Shipping & Lean

Mcilhenny Company; Avery Island (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McIlhenny Company, Avery Island, LA, is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead all warehouse and distribution operations, including receiving, inventory, storage, shipping, and personnel management. You will ensure safe, efficient, compliant movement of materials and goods while maintaining accurate inventory and supporting production and customer needs.

This role emphasizes employee development, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement through Lean methodologies to boost

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Operations Management, or related field and/or 5+ years of warehouse, distribution, or logistics experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience managing warehouse personnel and daily operations.
• 2+ years of experience with inventory management, cycle counting, and warehouse management systems (WMS) or ERP systems.
• Knowledge of shipping processes and documentation requirements.
• Working knowledge of warehouse safety regulations, GMPs, and inventory control best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Proven ability to prioritize work, solve problems, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a warehouse environment as needed.
• Ability to travel periodically for warehouse audits and business support activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all warehouse and distribution functions including Receiving, Inventory Control, Domestic Shipping, and Export Shipping.
• Monitor departmental performance and drive achievement of operational goals.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, transactions, and audits.
• Ensure timely receipt, storage, movement, and distribution of materials and finished goods.
• Oversee domestic and international shipping operations to ensure on-time delivery.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, transportation regulations, and import/export requirements.
• Manage relationships with carriers, freight forwarders, and third-party logistics providers.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse personnel to achieve performance objectives.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, safety standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, inventory accuracy, and cost reduction.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory management

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritization

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

WMS

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

McIlhenny Company, Avery Island, LA, is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead all warehouse and distribution operations, including receiving, inventory, storage, shipping, and personnel management. You will ensure safe, efficient, compliant movement of materials and goods while maintaining accurate inventory and supporting production and customer needs.

This role emphasizes employee development, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement through Lean methodologies to boost