Warehouse Ops Leader: Growth & Efficiency (ESOP)

Temperature Systems Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Company Events

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

Temperature Systems, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Warehouse Manager to lead daily warehouse operations across receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and delivery coordination, with responsibility for safety, service, accuracy, productivity, and cost control.

The role drives continuous improvement through layout optimization, standard work, KPI tracking, and technology adoption (Infor SX/CSD, RF scanning), while developing staff and partnering with IT, Finance, and Inventory Planning to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive warehouse/distribution leadership.
• Wholesale distribution experience preferred; HVAC/industrial a plus.
• Proven track record of measurable improvements in warehouse operations.
• Experience using warehouse KPIs and performance scorecards.
• Experience with continuous improvement, layout/flow, and inventory controls.
• Experience with ERP/WMS and RF technology; Infor SX/CSD a plus.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day warehouse operations, including receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, staging, shipping, loading, and delivery coordination, with accountability for safety, service, accuracy, productivity, and cost.
• Maintain a strong on-floor leadership presence, setting clear expectations and building a culture of accountability, urgency, safety, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Continuously evaluate and improve warehouse layout, product flow, slotting, staging, space utilization, 5S, and facility organization to improve safety, capacity, productivity, and service.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard work and SOPs for core warehouse processes; proactively identify operational bottlenecks and independently drive improvements through implementation and measurable results.
• Establish, monitor, and communicate warehouse KPIs and performance scorecards, including inventory and order accuracy, productivity, service levels, safety, and labor efficiency; use results to identify performance gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Champion effective operational utilization and adoption of Infor SX/CSD, TWL, RF/scanning, and other warehouse technologies; partner with IT to improve processes, automation, data visibility, and system capabilities.
• Maintain accountability for warehouse inventory execution and accuracy, including cycle counts, bin accuracy, put-away discipline, replenishment execution, shrinkage investigation, and physical inventory controls; partner closely with Inventory Planning on broader inventory initiatives.
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse supervisors and employees, establishing measurable expectations, providing regular feedback, building cross-training and succession plans, and strengthening overall team capability.
• Regularly assess staffing, organizational structure, labor utilization, and workforce requirements to ensure resources are aligned with operational needs while effectively managing overtime and labor costs.
• Partner effectively with Inventory Planning, Inside Sales, Purchasing, IT, Finance, and other departments to resolve issues, improve customer service, support company initiatives, and build scalable warehouse processes that support TSI's continued growth.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Operational Excellence

Data-Driven Decisions

Team Development

Safety Management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Infor SX/CSD

RF scanning

ERP/WMS

Job description

Temperature Systems, Inc. in Wisconsin seeks a Warehouse Manager to lead daily warehouse operations across receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping, and delivery coordination, with responsibility for safety, service, accuracy, productivity, and cost control.

The role drives continuous improvement through layout optimization, standard work, KPI tracking, and technology adoption (Infor SX/CSD, RF scanning), while developing staff and partnering with IT, Finance, and Inventory Planning to