Warehouse Operations Manager - Frederick, MD

Rohde & Schwarz; Maryland; On-site; USD 76,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz, Frederick, MD, seeks a strategic Warehouse Operations Manager to lead the warehouse and broader material-flow functions within our production-support operations. The role emphasizes leadership, budgeting, KPI governance, and continuous improvement in a high‑reliability manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include directing warehouse strategy, KPI definition, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure JIT material availability, SAP/WMS governance, and ISO/AS quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least five years in warehouse operations, logistics, inventory control, or material handling with supervisory experience.
• Experience leading managers, supervisors, analysts, or equivalent teams.
• Experience developing warehouse strategies, KPIs, and continuous-improvement roadmaps.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems and familiarity with WMS.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and performance expectations for warehouse operations.
• Lead and develop Warehouse Managers, Supervisors, and Analysts.
• Oversee material-flow strategy across receiving, inventory, shipping and internal distribution.
• Partner with production for just-in-time material availability and disruption prevention.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for inventory accuracy, throughput, lead times, service levels, productivity, and cost.
• Manage warehouse operating budget, labor allocation, and capex plans for equipment and systems.
• Use data to identify constraints and guide improvement priorities.
• Oversee SAP/WMS data integrity and asset visibility; lead Lean Six Sigma and other improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic planning

Communication

Stakeholder management

Lean Six Sigma

SAP

WMS

Microsoft Office

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Logistics/Business Admin

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Excel

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

Recently named by Newsweek as one of the Best American Mid‑Sized Workplaces in 2026, Rohde & Schwarz is seeking a strategic Warehouse Operations Manager to lead the warehouse organization in our facility in Frederick, MD along with its broader material‑flow functions. This role is accountable for the performance, scalability, and continuous improvement of the warehouse operation supporting systems production. The position focuses on organizational leadership, performance management, production alignment, systems strategy, and operational improvement.

Your tasks

• Establish the strategic direction, operating model, and performance expectations for warehouse operations.
• Lead and develop Warehouse Managers, Supervisors, and Analysts.
• Oversee material‑flow strategy across receiving, inventory, shipping, and internal distribution.
• Partner with production to ensure just‑in‑time material availability and prevent production disruptions.
• Establish and monitor KPIs related to inventory accuracy, throughput, lead times, service levels, productivity, and cost, etc.
• Manage the warehouse operating budget, optimize labor allocation, and develop capital expenditure plans for equipment, systems, facilities, and other resources required to support operational performance and future growth.
• Use operational data to identify systemic constraints and guide improvement priorities.
• Provide strategic oversight of SAP and Warehouse Management Systems to support data integrity and asset visibility.
• Lead Lean Six Sigma, and other continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Develop resource, capacity, technology, and organizational plans to support business requirements.
• Collaborate with Production, Logistics, Procurement, Quality, IT, Finance, Engineering and external partners.
• Experience working within ISO 9001- and AS 9100‑certified quality management systems, including familiarity with related documentation, audits, process controls, and corrective‑action requirements.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. safety regulations and Rohde & Schwarz global quality standards.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
• At least five years of progressive experience in warehouse operations, logistics, inventory control, or material handling, including supervisory or team‑lead experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading managers, supervisors, analysts, or comparable operational teams.
• Experience developing warehouse strategies, KPIs, resource plans, or continuous‑improvement roadmaps.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP or another ERP system and familiarity with WMS platforms.
• Strong analytical, strategic‑planning, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Experience with Lean Six Sigma, or comparable process‑improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data‑visualization tools is a plus.
• In order to be considered, candidates must reside in the US, have U.S. citizenship or permanent work authorization, and be able to obtain a US Gov't Public Trust Clearance.

Interested?

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

The total compensation for this position is $76K-$102K. Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay (when applicable) plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location and level. Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure and job‑related skills.

Rohde & Schwarz is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting‑edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.