Warehouse & Production Lead

Western Bike Co.; Bellingham, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Casual dress code

Outdoor industry discounts

Company social hours

Loaner carbon wheelset access

Job summary

Western Bike Co. is seeking a Warehouse & Production Lead in Washington to supervise daily warehouse operations and serve as a senior technical resource for wheel building. The role combines leadership with hands-on wheel assembly in a fast-paced, detail-focused environment.

You will coordinate tasks, manage inventory, and ensure top-quality wheels and components leave the Bellingham facility while training staff and maintaining strong cross-team communication.

Qualifications

• Warehouse/production leadership experience in retail or manufacturing.
• Strong wheel-building knowledge or mechanical aptitude with bicycle components.
• Proficient with warehouse software and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including unboxing, picking, and shipping.
• Lead regular inventory counts and maintain organized space.
• Ensure wheels/products meet quality standards leaving the facility.
• Train and support team members on assembly and safety protocols.
• Build premium bicycle wheels and assist with packaging during peak periods.

Job description

The Warehouse & Production Lead is a “player-coach” position. You will oversee daily warehouse operations, while serving as a senior technical resource for wheel building and production. You will ensure the team meets exacting standards while maintaining a fast-paced, organized, and positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Warehouse Operations

• Workflow Coordination: Supervise daily tasks related to unboxing inventory, order picking, and shipping.
• Inventory Management: Lead regular inventory counts and maintain a highly organized warehouse space.
• Quality Control: Ensure all wheels and products leaving the Bellingham facility meet NOBL’s exacting standards.
• Team Guidance: Act as a point of escalation for production questions and assist team members with training on assembly and safety protocols.
• Systems Proficiency: Utilize Odoo, or similar tools to track orders and inventory.
• Communication: Maintain seamless communication with internal teams in Bellingham and Cumberland to ensure customer satisfaction.

Production & Wheel-Building

• Technical Assembly: Build premium bicycle wheels to professional standards. Appropriate tools and training will be provided, you do not necessarily need to have built wheels before.
• Support Tasks: Assist with cleaning wheels, packaging, and general production duties during peak periods.

Who You Are

• Cycling Expert: A passionate cyclist with deep knowledge of high-end bike components.
• Experienced Lead: Proven experience in a warehouse, retail, or production leadership role.
• Mechanically Skilled: Expert-level comfort building wheels and handling premium carbon components.
• Detail-Oriented: You “sweat the small stuff” and can maintain focus in a fast-paced environment.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient with Google Suite, Excel, and modern software like Odoo.
• Adaptable: A multitasker who can jump between technical building and administrative leadership seamlessly.

All of our employees share our five Core Values:

• Passion – Work With Purpose
• Detail – Sweat the Small Stuff
• Fun – Through Work & Play
• Teamwork – Build Momentum Together
• Grit – Persistence, Resilience and Strength of Character

What We Offer

• Paid time off and casual dress code.
• Access to outdoor industry discounts and company social hours.
• Work computer and the opportunity to use a loaner carbon wheelset.

Successful applicants will be contacted for onboarding interviews.