Warehouse Operations Manager

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxco is seeking a Warehouse Operations Manager for its Fairfield, CA facility to lead warehouse and fulfillment processes, ensure safety and quality, and drive cost control. You will supervise a team of supervisors and staff, collaborate across departments, and report KPIs to leadership.

The role requires a proven background in manufacturing, strong leadership, and experience managing budgets and safety programs. This position offers on-site work in Fairfield, CA.

Qualifications

• 5+ years – Experience in a field or similar light manufacturing environment; 10+ years preferred.
• 5 Years – Experience in position; 10+ years preferred
• 5 Years – Experience managing people/projects and leading a team of 60 or more.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or 7+ years in the field and position.
• Experience with Profit & Loss (P&L) management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible, daily on-site presence on the production and warehouse floor to lead teams, monitor operations, and address safety, quality, and productivity issues in real time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (customer service, supply chain, purchasing and other departments) to meet customer demand.
• Assist in the development of short- and long-range plans and goals for the department.
• Identify, implement, and sustain process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Maintain effective working relationships to promote a positive working environment and productivity.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to supervisors and team, fostering continuous learning.
• Hires, trains, coaches, and reviews performance of team members in partnership with HR.
• Monitors, analyzes, and reports daily KPIs to stakeholders.
• Manage and report budget requirements and costs; propose cost savings.
• Reviews and adjusts warehouse schedules to maximize productivity and meet demand.
• Maintain compliance with safety standards, regulations, and housekeeping; document safety training.
• Drives site safety plan execution toward zero injuries and 100% compliance.
• Leads incident investigations and RCCA reports; completes corrective actions with EHS and team.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Provides strategic input to departmental projects and data-driven decisions.
• Makes data-driven, customer-focused decisions and sustainable solutions.
• Lead project implementation or special projects; participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Operations management

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Business Administration/Operations Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Warehouse Operations Manager

WAREHOUSE ADMINISTRATION Full-time Regular Fairfield, CA, US

Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $115,000.00 Annually

Why work at Saxco?

We are a dynamic, inclusive, and fun team with a passion for excellence in the packaging industry. We have a supportive and collaborative environment where your ideas and creativity are valued, and innovation and continuous improvement. You will be empowered and encouraged to achieve your full potential. The company also values well-being of our team members, embracing flexibility to accommodate personal needs and maintain a healthy lifestyle. At Saxco, community matters because it unites us, gives us purpose and provides an opportunity to drive change. Through involvement and contribution, we are committed to supporting, serving, strengthening, and sustaining the communities where we live and work.

Come join this exceptional team and build a meaningful and rewarding career!

The Warehouse Manager ensures that warehouse and fulfillment processes, including receiving, inventory, shipping, and support of production activities, run safely, reliably, efficiently, on time, within budget, and to quality standards. This position has primary responsibility for our Fairfield, CA facility, providing strong leadership and communication to our team of supervisors and our team members to deliver world-class results in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This position leads warehouse personnel and partners closely with production to achieve the objective of zero injuries and 100% compliance.

What would be the responsibilities?

• Maintain a visible, daily on-site presence on the production and warehouse floor to lead teams, monitor operations, and address safety, quality, and productivity issues in real time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (customer service, supply chain, purchasing and other departments) to complete activities toward the accomplishment of company goals and objectives, ensuring we meet customer demand.
• Assist in the development of specific short- and long-range plans and goals for the department.
• Identify, implement, and sustain process improvements across production and warehouse operations to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Maintain effective working relationships with team members through open communication and involvement to promote a positive working environment that maximizes safety, employee engagement, productivity, and throughput.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to supervisors and team, fostering an environment of continuous learning and development.
• Hires, trains, coaches, and reviews the performance of team members while partnering with HR for recruitment, training, corrective actions, performance improvement plans, and terminations.
• Monitors, analyzes, and reports daily KPIs to stakeholders.
• Manage and report budget requirements and costs. Proposes recommendations for cost savings.
• Reviews and recommends changes to warehouse schedules, including production, receiving, shipping, and labor, to maximize productivity and meet customer demand.
• Maintains compliance with government regulations, company policy, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices. Manage a safe working environment, and accurately document safety-related training.
• Drives the execution of the site‑specific safety plan in support of the goal of zero injuries and 100% compliance.
• Leads incident investigations and writes investigation and root cause corrective action (RCCA) reports; ensures corrective actions are completed and reviews findings with EHS and the broader team.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects.
• Makes data‑driven, customer‑focused decisions and develops sustainable solutions.

Additional responsibilities

• Lead project implementation or special projects as assigned.
• Participate in cross‑functional Continuous Improvement and Six Sigma projects.
• Actively participate in innovation initiatives to contribute new ideas for improving production processes.

*Other duties may be assigned

Education and Experience

• 5+ Years – Experience in a field or similar light manufacturing environment; 10+ years preferred.
• 5 Years – Experience in position; 10+ years preferred
• 5 Years – Experience managing people/projects and leading a team of 60 or more.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or 7+ years in the field and position.
• Experience with Profit & Loss (P&L) management preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn new programs.
• Proven experience in implementing processes and procedures to improve training, productivity, processes, and safety.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated strength in written and verbal communication
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to influence cross-functional change and create / build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Values accuracy and transparency when generating reports for key business decisions.
• Proactive team player with high energy and a constructive approach to fostering a collaborative environment. Strong communication and relationship management skills. Customer-focused and results-oriented.