Warehouse Team Manager

Alfa Laval

$80K — $90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Post-high school technical education/experience; associate or bachelor's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
  • Preferred experience with ERP/WMS and data analytical skills.
  • Deep understanding of lean six sigma methodologies.
  • Strong logistics and transportation knowledge (domestic and international).
  • Ability to challenge, motivate and develop teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations in shipping, receiving, warehousing, and material handling.
  • Ensure accurate processing of inbound and outbound shipments.
  • Supervise warehouse staff and inventory coordinators.
  • Maintain inventory accuracy across the Service Center.
  • Support compliance with government and commercial documentation requirements.
  • Analyze logistics performance and execute corrective actions.
  • Direct maintenance activities and preventive maintenance schedules.

Benefits

  • Healthcare, dental, and vision plans.
  • Robust wellness program.
  • Generous 401(k) plan.
  • Paid holidays and time off.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
Full Job Description
About the job

As an integral member of our team, you will play a pivotal role driving the team to meet the committed operational targets and to continuously improve the process, while exceeding our customers' expectations. You will have the opportunity to secure the team's competence and performance development through training and coaching, both to exceed business goals and on a personal level at the same time developing adequate succession plan for key positions within the team, contributing to the overall success and growth of our organization. Currently, this is an Onsite opportunity located in Greenwood, IN.

As a part of the team, you will:

Logistics & Warehouse Operations
  • Lead daily shipping, receiving, warehousing, and material handling activities.
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of inbound and outbound shipments.
  • Supervise warehouse personnel, water spiders, inventory coordinators, and support staff.


Inventory Management
  • Own inventory accuracy and accountability across the Service Center.
  • Ensure all inventory transactions are completed accurately and timely within company systems.


Government & Commercial Compliance
  • Maintain documentation and traceability requirements for government and commercial products.
  • Support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections.
  • Ensure proper handling and disposition of government property when applicable.


Shipping Documentation & Cost Control
  • Ensure accurate shipping documentation and record retention.
  • Analyze logistics performance and implement corrective actions.


Scrap & Asset Management
  • Ensure proper disposition, documentation, and approval of scrap materials.
  • Maintain accountability for company assets and inventory throughout the facility.


Maintenance & Facility Support
  • Direct the activities of the Maintenance Technician.
  • Establish preventive maintenance schedules for equipment and facility assets.
  • Coordinate facility repairs and contractor activities.
  • Ensure equipment uptime and support operational readiness.
  • Partner with EHS and Safety teams to maintain a safe working environment.


Leadership & Continuous Improvement
  • Build a culture of accountability, compliance, and operational excellence.
  • Develop team members through coaching, training, and performance management.
  • Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies to eliminate waste and improve processes.
  • Drive corrective actions for recurring operational issues.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).


We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

What you know:

You have a post-high school technical education/experience, associate or bachelor's degree preferred with relevant experience, and:
  • 5+ years of experience from relevant area in a production/manufacturing company.
  • Preferred ERP/ WMS experience with data analytical skills.
  • Deep knowledge and experience with lean six sigma is desirable.
  • Strong logistics and transportation experience, both domestic and international including INCOterms, IOTA, CFR49, transport documents, etc.
  • Team player and Structured.
  • Sense of urgency with a customer focus.
  • Must be able to challenge, develop and motivate teams.
  • Drive the team to exceed customer and management expectations at the same time developing and engaging individuals.
  • Ability to present and lead discussions with our internal customers in the US, Canada and South America.
  • Participate in safety training.
  • Audit findings.
  • Documentation accuracy.
  • Government property compliance.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.


At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, currently, we are prioritizing candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area.

What's in it for you?

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval's future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right. The base salary for this role is typically $80,000 - $90,000 per year.

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