Nortek Security & Control

Fulfillment Manager

Nortek Security & Control$95K — $125K *
Kent, WA 98042In-Person
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of supervisory or management experience in logistics or fulfillment.
  • 5+ years of accelerated experience in a high-volume warehouse setting.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • Strong grasp of Warehouse Management Systems and ERP software; NetSuite experience is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team of 10-15 associates.
  • Oversee daily outbound shipping operations and carrier relationships.
  • Implement lean methodologies to improve efficiency in packing and shipping.
  • Drive a safety-first environment with adherence to safety protocols.
  • Utilize ERP systems to track operations and generate reports.
  • Manage onboarding, training, and performance evaluations for staff.
  • Report on maintaining a culture of safety and productivity.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated team.
  • Hands-on role in streamlining operations and improving efficiency.
  • Involvement in shaping a safety-first work culture.
  • Exposure to ERP systems and lean methodologies.
  • Professional growth in a high-volume logistics environment.
Full Job Description
Summary:

We are seeking a high-energy, hands-on Fulfillment Manager to lead our Parts, Shipping, and Inventory departments. This role is critical to our operational success, ensuring that our inventory is accurately managed and that finished goods and replacement parts reach our customers with maximum efficiency. You will be responsible for streamlining workflows, maintaining high shipping accuracy, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement on the floor.

Location: Kent, WA (fully on-site)

Salary range: $95,000 to $125,000, depending on experience.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of 10-15 hourly associates across the Parts and Shipping departments.
  • Oversee daily outbound shipping operations, domestic/international carrier relationships, and scheduling to guarantee on-time delivery.
  • Implement lean methodologies to reduce "dock-to-stock" time and eliminate bottlenecks in the packing and shipping lines.
  • Drive a safety-first environment, ensuring all team members are trained on equipment and adhere to established safety protocols.
  • Utilize ERP systems (such as NetSuite) to track throughput, monitor backlogs, and generate operational reports for senior leadership.
  • Handle onboarding, training, performance management, and associate development to foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable work environment.
  • Track, own, and report on maintaining a zero-incident safety culture, order accuracy and inventory precision, and optimizing productivity throughput.
  • Implements and maintains department policies and standards
  • Required to have a strong comfort-level communicating throughout all levels of the organization
  • Understand, support and execute all work according to the established procedures of the organization
  • Project based assignments as requested

Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of direct supervisory/management experience, or 5+ years of accelerated experience in a high-volume warehouse, logistics, or fulfillment environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong grasp of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP software (NetSuite experience is a plus)
  • Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S methodology, and continuous improvement techniques
  • Strong written communication and verbal skills
  • Proven ability to multi-task, set project priorities, establish department/discipline goals and objectives for self and staff
  • Computer literacy required; including proficiency in Microsoft applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PPT, etc.)
  • Previous experience managing and leading a team
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Positive attitude, self-motivated and eager to succeed

Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Lead, develop and mentor a team
  • Interviewing, selecting, and training employees
  • Performance evaluations

Physical Requirements:

Essential functions of this job require the following minimal physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Required to sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to grip or feel; and occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Vision and depth perception suitable for use of utilizing a computer, printer, phone, and keyboard
  • Manual dexterity suitable for use of utilizing a computer
  • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to work in an office setting
  • Ability to walk and/or climb 5% of the time comfortably, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Ability to sit at a computer for 90% of the time comfortably, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Light to moderate lifting

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Must be comfortable working in an office environment to include moderate noise levels
  • The working area is primarily in an open office setting with reasonable lighting and controlled temperatures


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Disclaimer:

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to decide the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Job incumbents are expected to perform other duties necessary for the effective operation of the position, department, or the business.

About Nortek Security & Control

Nortek Security & Control is a global leader in smart connected devices and systems for residential, security, access control, and digital health markets. Through its family of brands, Nortek Security & Control designs solutions for a diverse customer base that includes national telecoms, big-box retailers, OEM partners, service providers, security dealers, and consumers. With over 50 years of innovation, Nortek Security & Control is dedicated to addressing the lifestyle and business needs of millions of customers every day.
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Size
1,000 employees
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Founded
1961

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