Parts Warehouse Operations Manager

The Warehouse Manager leads warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, material distribution, order fulfillment, and shipping. This position ensures timely material availability, accurate inventory, efficient workflow, and adherence to safety, quality, service, and cost objectives. The Warehouse Manager directly manages warehouse leads and employees, establishes performance expectations, and drives continuous improvement. No supervisors report to this position.

• Manage daily receiving, warehousing, inventory control, material distribution, picking, packing, and shipping operations.
• Directly manage warehouse leads and employees, including hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance evaluations, and corrective action in partnership with Human Resources.
• Develop warehouse leads in daily work coordination, employee training, communication, problem-solving, and escalation of operational issues.
• Establish daily priorities and staffing plans based on production schedules, order volume, customer commitments, and business requirements.
• Manage processes impacting inventory, including receiving, put-away, picking, material transfers, shipment confirmation, and returns.
• Coordinate material movement and delivery to support production schedules, service requirements, and customer orders.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, physical inventories, audits, location controls, and reconciliation activities. Investigate variances and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate and timely ERP transactions and documentation. Resolve discrepancies in partnership with appropriate departments.
• Establish and monitor warehouse performance measures, including on-time shipment, pick and shipping accuracy, inventory accuracy, productivity, overtime, backlog, and safety.
• Develop and manage the warehouse operating budget, monitor expenses, explain variances, and implement improvements to control labor, supplies, equipment, and other operating costs.
• Lead improvements to warehouse layout, material flow, storage capacity, slotting, and work methods to reduce waste, errors, delays, and unnecessary handling.
• Develop stocking and storage strategies in partnership with Purchasing, Planning, Production, and other appropriate departments.
• Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and operational controls to ensure consistent execution across shifts.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Production, Planning, Customer Service, Logistics, and Finance to resolve constraints and align warehouse activities with business priorities.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, quality standards, and company policies. Address hazards and ensure timely completion of required training and corrective actions.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment through Lean and 6S principles.
• Oversee the availability, maintenance, and effective use of warehouse equipment and technology. Identify repair, replacement, and system improvement needs.
• Resolve operational issues affecting staffing, inventory, equipment, capacity, and order fulfillment, including recovery plans for backlogs and service disruptions.
• Support the resolution of material shortages, receiving discrepancies, and supplier performance issues in coordination with Purchasing and other departments.

• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to directly manage employees, develop warehouse leads, and establish accountability.
• Knowledge of receiving, warehousing, inventory control, material distribution, order fulfillment, and shipping practices.
• Ability to analyze operational data, identify root causes, and implement measurable improvements.
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