Warehouse Operations Leader - Lean, Safety & Growth

Zwiesel Fortessa Americas LLC; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Wellness stipend

Employee discount

Job summary

Zwiesel Fortessa Americas LLC in Winchester, VA, is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead day‑to‑day warehouse activities ensuring safe, accurate, and timely receipt, storage, and distribution of products.

You will direct labor, inventory control, shipping/receiving, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining safety, quality, and company standards, collaborating cross‑functionally to support customer service and cost control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of warehouse or distribution center operations experience.
• 2+ years of people management or supervisory experience.
• Strong working knowledge of WMS, inventory control, and fulfillment processes.
• Proven experience managing KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage daily warehouse operations including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and cycle counting.
• Ensure fulfillment accuracy, order timeliness, and productivity targets are met or exceeded.
• Establish and optimize standard operating procedures to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
• Plan labor and workflow based on volume forecasts and operational needs.
• Lead, train, and develop warehouse supervisors and associates with measurable KPIs.
• Enforce OSHA safety programs and promote a safe warehouse environment.

Skills

WMS knowledge

Inventory control

Fulfillment processes

KPI management

Continuous improvement

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Operations/Business

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Zwiesel Fortessa Americas LLC in Winchester, VA, is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager to lead day‑to‑day warehouse activities ensuring safe, accurate, and timely receipt, storage, and distribution of products.

You will direct labor, inventory control, shipping/receiving, and continuous improvement initiatives while maintaining safety, quality, and company standards, collaborating cross‑functionally to support customer service and cost control.