Warehouse Operations Manager

At JH Kelly
, we’re looking for a driven, process-savvy Warehouse Operations Manager who thrives on optimizing workflows, leading with clarity, and keeping construction projects fueled with the right tools at the right time. This is your chance to make a real impact. This role is for someone who brings energy, resourcefulness, and emotional intelligence to the table every day.

Celebrating over a century of excellence, JH Kelly is a fourth-generation, family-owned construction powerhouse with a legacy of tackling complex commercial and heavy industrial projects. With offices in Vancouver, Longview, Seattle, Bellingham, WA, and Milwaukie, OR, we’re an industry leader fueled by an award-winning team known for safety, quality, and a tight‑knit, dynamic culture. Curious about our story and impact? Check us out at

We want a leader who doesn’t wait for instructions but dives in, anticipates needs, and gets things done. You’re curious, confident without arrogance, and already leveraging modern tools (like inventory software and automation) to work smarter and faster. You’re the calm in the storm, someone who earns trust through action and builds strong relationships across Procurement, Logistics, and Field Operations teams.

If you can juggle incoming shipments, guide a warehouse reorganization, and keep the big picture in focus, you’re the kind of force multiplier we need to drive our warehouse operations forward. This role is based in Longview, WA, supporting projects across the Pacific Northwest.

As our Warehouse Operations Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated warehouse team, providing direction, pace, and accountability while connecting warehouse performance to JH Kelly’s broader construction goals. This isn’t just about moving boxes—it’s about management, execution, and leadership.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $115,000 annually (DOE), FLSA exempt.

Here’s a deeper dive into what you’ll take on:

• Supervise and train warehouse staff, providing guidance and support to ensure high performance.
• Conduct performance evaluations and implement staff development programs.
• Foster a professional and collaborative work environment.
• Conduct regular 1:1s to provide guidance, set clear performance goals, and ensure accountability through constructive feedback and professional development plans.
• Cultivate a customer-service mindset, ensuring your team delivers exceptional support to internal field teams and builds trust across the company.

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, and distributing small tools and equipment.
• Ensure efficient and accurate order fulfillment and timely dispatch of materials to construction sites.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and recommend process improvements within the approved framework.
• Structure warehouse organization and labeling to facilitate efficient order fulfillment and restocking.
• Coordinate with Procurement for restocking at minimum stock levels.
• Coordinate with Logistics to schedule, track, and ensure timely and accurate deliveries.
• Coordinate with the Director of the Field Support Team to align warehouse procedures with company-wide standards.
• Enforce warehouse policies and procedures to ensure consistent and compliant operations.

• Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct regular audits, and manage control systems for both stock and tool repair.
• Implement inventory control systems to minimize discrepancies and optimize stock levels.
• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for fulfilling obligations to construction operations.
• Monitor expenses and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Prepare and present reports on warehouse performance.

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies.
• Conduct regular safety audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse environment.

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years in warehouse operations management; experience in the construction industry strongly preferred.
• Skills: Strong leadership, analytical…