Warehouse Operations Manager

Guided Search Partners; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Parental and caregiver leave

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account with company &

Flexible Spending Accounts

Mental wellbeing benefits

Family-building benefits

Life and AD&D coverage

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement and education

Job summary

Guided Search Partners is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Operations Manager for a highly automated beverage manufacturing facility in Indiana. You will lead two buildings, ~44 team members, and manage safety, output, inventory, and warehouse systems to ensure on-time delivery.

You will drive continuous improvement, coach supervisors, and optimize labor and schedules while partnering with Production, Sales, Purchasing, and other plant functions to strengthen execution and safety across 24/7

Qualifications

• 6+ years of warehouse or logistics experience.
• 6+ years of Warehouse Management System experience.
• Manhattan WMS experience preferred.
• ERP or warehouse systems experience.
• ASRS, AGV, or LGV experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily warehouse execution with safety, output, inventory, systems, automation, and team performance.
• Oversee two-building operation with ~44 team members and multiple supervisors.
• Manage inbound/outbound material flow and monthly inventory reconciliation.
• Drive continuous improvement through warehouse KPIs and system improvements.
• Coordinate with Production, Sales, Purchasing, and other plant functions.

Skills

Warehouse leadership

Automation experience

WMS experience

Analytics & KPIs

Problem solving

Coaching supervisors

Inventory management

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

Guided Search Partners (GSP)

Guided Search Partners is an Executive Search firm built on Trust, Transparency, Specialization, and Long-term Relationships. We connect high-performing professionals with organizations that value people, performance, and growth, helping leaders find roles where they can make an impact and build meaningful careers.

About the Opportunity

We’re supporting a search for a Warehouse Operations Manager with a highly automated beverage manufacturing operation in Indiana. This role will lead warehouse operations across two buildings, including approximately 44 team members, and will be responsible for daily output, safety, inbound and outbound material flow, warehouse systems, inventory, labor planning, and supervisor development. The department is currently functioning well, and the expectation is for the next leader to step in and add value through stronger execution, systems improvement, and team development.

What You’ll Do

You’ll lead daily warehouse execution with responsibility for safety, output, inventory, systems, automation, and team performance.

Key areas of focus include:

• Lead warehouse operations across two buildings


• Manage approximately 44 warehouse team members


• Lead warehouse supervisors, leads, associates, and technicians


• Manage daily inbound and outbound material flow


• Manage daily output and warehouse KPIs


• Maintain team safety and a strong safety culture


• Manage labor and schedules against output requirements


• Develop and coach warehouse supervisors


• Establish accountability across the warehouse team


• Manage 1PL warehouse activity and plant warehouse operations


• Own and improve Warehouse Management System functionality


• Support Manhattan WMS and related warehouse systems


• Lead WMS configuration, implementation, and system improvement activity


• Coordinate technical support for warehouse systems and operations


• Manage inventory, cycle counts, and month-end inventory reconciliation


• Oversee shipping, receiving, discrepancies, and material handling


• Establish and improve operational procedures


• Partner with Production, Sales, Purchasing, and other plant functions


• Drive continuous improvement through warehouse performance metrics


• Support automated warehouse systems including ASRS, AGV, and LGV technology

Who You Are

You are a hands-on warehouse and logistics leader who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly automated manufacturing environment.

You know how to develop supervisors, hold teams accountable, improve systems, and use data and KPIs to drive daily execution. You are comfortable supporting a 24/7 operation and staying engaged outside standard working hours when needed.

Preferred Experience & Attributes

• Warehouse or logistics leadership experience


• Manufacturing warehouse experience


• 6+ years of warehouse or logistics experience


• 6+ years of Warehouse Management System experience


• WMS improvement and configuration experience


• Manhattan WMS experience preferred


• ERP or warehouse systems experience


• Automation experience preferred


• ASRS, AGV, or LGV experience preferred


• Experience leading high-volume inbound and outbound operations


• Strong safety leadership experience


• Supervisor development and coaching experience


• KPI and performance management experience


• Inventory management experience


• Continuous improvement experience


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Why This Role Matters

The warehouse is a high-volume, highly automated operation supporting millions of bottles per day and significant inbound and outbound activity. The next Warehouse Operations Manager will step into a functioning department and be expected to improve systems, develop people, strengthen daily execution, and maintain strong safety and on-time delivery performance.

Benefits

• Paid time off for holidays, sick time, and vacation


• Paid parental and caregiver leave


• Medical, dental, and vision coverage


• 401(k) with company match


• Health Savings Account with company match


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Mental wellbeing benefits


• Family-building benefits


• Life and AD&D coverage


• Short- and long-term disability


• Tuition reimbursement and education benefit