Warehouse Operations Manager – Logistics & Distribution

Blue Signal Search; Secaucus (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus opportunities

Benefits package

Paid time off

Professional development

Career growth

Zusammenfassung

Blue Signal Search is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Operations Manager in Secaucus, NJ, on-site. You will lead daily warehouse activities, drive inventory accuracy, and implement process improvements to boost efficiency.

You will coach staff, establish KPIs, and ensure safety while collaborating with stakeholders to support continuous improvement and growth.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years leading warehouse/distribution ops.
• Experience with WMS configuration, optimization, or migration.
• Proven track record improving efficiency, accuracy, productivity, or service.

Aufgaben

• Direct daily warehouse activities including inbound, storage, picking, packing, and returns.
• Coach and develop warehouse staff with clear expectations and accountability.
• Improve WMS functionality and data reliability to support operations.

Kenntnisse

5+ years warehouse management

WMS optimization

Team leadership

Data analysis

Communication & problem-solving

Hands-on supervision

Forklift certification (bonus)

Tools

WMS

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Warehouse Operations Manager - Logistics & Distribution

Location: Secaucus, NJ (On-site)

Our client, a growing organization in the logistics and distribution industry, is seeking a results-driven Warehouse Operations Manager to strengthen daily operations, elevate team performance, and drive meaningful improvements in inventory accuracy and operational efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives on solving challenges, building accountable teams, and turning operational inefficiencies into measurable successes. With direct influence over warehouse processes, technology, and performance standards, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact while supporting continued business growth.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive base salary, plus performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and professional development opportunities.
• Significant ownership of warehouse operations, process improvements, and team development.
• Long-term career growth potential within an expanding organization.

Focus:

• Direct daily warehouse activities, including inbound receiving, inventory storage, order preparation, outbound distribution, and returns processing.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse personnel while establishing clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability.
• Improve Warehouse Management System (WMS) functionality, inventory controls, and data reliability to support more effective operations.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement practical solutions that improve workflow efficiency, productivity, and service consistency.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to inventory accuracy, order turnaround, operational quality, and employee productivity.
• Implement preventive measures to minimize product damage, reduce inventory discrepancies, and strengthen handling procedures.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant warehouse environment through consistent training, inspections, and operational oversight.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to coordinate operational priorities, resolve service challenges, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skill Set:

• 5+ years of progressive experience managing warehouse, distribution, or logistics operations, including direct supervision of employees.
• Hands-on experience with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), including system configuration, process optimization, implementation, or migration.
• Demonstrated success improving underperforming warehouse operations through measurable gains in efficiency, accuracy, productivity, or service quality.
• Proven ability to supervise warehouse employees, establish accountability, address performance concerns, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical capabilities, including proficiency with spreadsheets, operational reporting, performance metrics, and data-driven decision-making.
• Willingness to remain actively involved in warehouse floor operations while managing broader operational priorities.
• Effective communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead teams through operational changes.
• Experience in specialized logistics, third-party warehousing, inventory-intensive environments, or union workforce management is beneficial. Forklift certification is a plus.