Warehouse Operations Manager — KPI-Driven Team Leader

Lineage; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Holiday pay

Job summary

Lineage is seeking a seasoned warehouse leader to oversee operational activities in a fast-paced distribution environment. You will manage, train, and coach direct reports, plan labor based on forecasts, and drive KPI-focused performance across cost, productivity, and service levels.

Responsibilities include optimizing procedures for shipments, inventory, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Inventory Control, and Ops Support.

Qualifications

• 5 years warehouse operations or direct warehouse management experience.
• Experience with Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Demonstrated management skills with emphasis on guiding and developing a team, customer service, communications, and planning.
• Ability to effectively present information to customers, clients, and employees of the organization.
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
• Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, provide performance feedback and assign duties of direct reports to ensure productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness
• Continuously improve operational procedures such as verifying incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and dispositioning merchandise, and maintaining warehouse inventory
• Partner with sales, inventory control, and operations support to ensure availability of products
• Plan long-range labor needs based on sales forecasts and input from management
• Facilitate the achievement of prescribed company KPIs regarding cost, productivity, customer service, profits, and team members
• Operate the facility in compliance with health, safety, and environment regulations to establish and practice a culture of safety among the team members at all times
• Analyze operational reports to identify trends and recommend solutions to management
• Build and maintain partnerships with other departments i.e. Finance, HR, Sales, Continuous Improvement, etc.
• Work with machinery and material handling equipment

Skills

Warehouse operations

People management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Schedule flexibility

Lifting 40 lbs

Tools

WMS

Job description

Lineage is seeking a seasoned warehouse leader to oversee operational activities in a fast-paced distribution environment. You will manage, train, and coach direct reports, plan labor based on forecasts, and drive KPI-focused performance across cost, productivity, and service levels.

Responsibilities include optimizing procedures for shipments, inventory, and cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Inventory Control, and Ops Support.