Warehouse Manager

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward-thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way.

We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

The Warehouse & Distribution Manager leads daily warehouse operations within a fast-paced packaging operations, ensuring efficient inventory management, accurate order fulfillment, and on-time distribution. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, and a strong safety and quality culture. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader who can develop teams, optimize processes, and deliver against service, cost, and performance goals.

• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse supervisors and associates (hourly and salaried), fostering a high‑performance, team‑oriented culture
• Oversee end‑to‑end warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, picking/packing, and shipping
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of inbound and outbound materials in alignment with service level expectations
• Monitor and analyze inventory levels and operational metrics to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Drive safety, quality, and compliance with company policies, SOPs, cGMPs, and regulatory standards
• Manage departmental budget, including forecasting, variance analysis, and cost control initiatives
• Partner with Planning, Production, and cross‑functional teams to align on priorities and optimize material flow
• Implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., 5S, Lean, TPM/NCE) to enhance productivity and reduce waste
• Optimize warehouse layout, space utilization, and workflow design to support operational efficiency
• Ensure proper use and accuracy of systems (e.g., SAP, EWM, and other warehouse management tools)
• Lead workforce planning, including staffing, scheduling, training, and performance management
• Support talent development through coaching, training, and participation in hiring processes
• Maintain a safe work environment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and ongoing training
• Prepare and communicate operational reports, insights, and recommendations to leadership
• Act as a liaison between leadership and frontline teams, ensuring alignment on priorities and performance

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5+ years of leadership experience in warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing operations.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive performance, and manage change in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and operational performance metrics
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities
• Solid analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment
• Proactive, continuous…