POSITION SUMMARYThe Warehouse & Logistics Manager is responsible for leading all warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, material handling, inventory control, and transportation logistics. This role drives operational excellence through strong leadership, safety compliance, inventory accuracy, and continuous improvement initiatives. This individual serves as a key leader within the Supply Chain organization and is responsible for developing talent and improving processes.
The successful candidate is skilled at driving accountability, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and building strong partnerships across the organization. He or she possesses a relentless focus on safety, inventory accuracy, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, while fostering a culture of engagement, ownership, and results.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Lead all warehouse activities, including receiving, put-away, storage, material movement, picking, packing, shipping, and inventory transactions.
- Establish and monitor KPIs related to throughput, productivity, inventory accuracy, order fulfillment, and service performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout warehouse and logistics operations. Analyze data to identify opportunities for increased productivity, reduced waste, and improved service. Implement standard work, process controls, visual management, and operational best practices.
- Optimize warehouse layout, storage utilization, and material handling processes. Ensure proper use and maintenance of material handling equipment.
- Oversee all inbound and outbound transportation activities. Ensure timely receipt, processing, and shipment of materials and finished goods.
- Maintain inventory integrity through strong transaction discipline and process controls. Lead cycle count program and physical inventories; identify root causes of inventory variances and implement sustainable solutions.
- Champion a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with all OSHA and company safety requirements. Establish safety metrics and continuously improve warehouse safety performance; monitor through routine training and audits.
- Lead, coach, and develop a large team consisting of team leads and warehouse associates. Conduct performance evaluations, workforce planning, succession planning, and employee development activities.
Leadership Competencies- Demonstrated ability to establish clear expectations and drive accountability across all levels of the organization.
- Holds team members accountable for safety, quality, service, inventory accuracy, and productivity performance while providing coaching and development support.
- Creates a culture of ownership, urgency, and execution where commitments and results are consistently delivered.
- Ability to make timely decisions in a dynamic environment while balancing short-term operational needs with long-term business objectives. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to execute under pressure without sacrificing safety or quality.
- Leads through collaboration and data-driven decision making to resolve operational challenges and remove barriers to execution.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage frontline employees, management teams, and executive leadership.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES- Direct Supervision of Shipping/Receiving, Logistics, and Material Handling
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
- 5-7 years of progressive warehouse, distribution, logistics, or supply chain leadership experience.
- 3+ years of people management experience leading large teams in a warehouse or distribution environment.
- Strong knowledge of ERP systems (JDE preferred) and inventory management principles.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, warehouse safety standards, and material handling equipment operations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS- The physical demands described here are represented of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing duties of the job, employee is required to move around and be still; use hands to handle objects, carry, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
- Employee will occasionally lift average of 30 lbs.
- Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Fast-paced, shop floor and warehouse working environment.
- Noise level is moderate with intervals of spikes.
- Required to wear safety glasses and utilize other safety equipment as required while present on the shop floor.
- Required to wear safety glasses and utilize safety equipment while present on the shop floor.
- Ability to support multiple shifts and occasional off-hours operational requirements.
Total RewardsThe compensation range for this position is $86,000.00 - $129,000.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.
Benefits PackageOur comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/
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