Warehouse Manager

Guardian Glass is hiring a Warehouse Manager at our Carleton, MI Facility.

The Warehouse Manager will utilize leadership, logistics experience, and communication to identify and convert change improvement opportunities related to people, process, and systems.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate safety as the primary value and lead the warehouse teams to exceed expectations for operations and customers. The candidate must be self-driven and demonstrate a commitment to safety, manufacturing excellence, and quality. The warehouse manager must also possess strong interpersonal communication and technical skills as well as being capable of leading transformation initiatives.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

You will be working within the Carleton logistics team, specifically focusing on our warehouse operations. Your role will involve close collaboration with various departments such as Shipping, Sales, Customer Service, Production, Planners, Logistics and Finance to ensure seamless warehouse operations.

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• Lead, coach, and develop a team supporting the execution of a 24/7 operations, capable of achieving consistent best in class performance in warehouse operations
• Lead and sustain transformational change initiatives that improve safety, reliability, quality, and cost to serve
• Coordinate with support functions, including Maintenance and OpEx, to implement improvements that enhance safety and operational performance
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with team members at all levels of the organization
• Set clear expectations and hold the team accountable for results
• Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, and cost to serve decision making
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Proactively identify hazards and implement effective mitigation strategies
• Establish a strong safety culture and operational discipline across all shifts
• Monitor key performance metrics (KPIs) and take action to close gaps and improve results
• Manage costs to drive efficiency and meet profitability objectives

• A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics
• Experience leading, mentoring, and coaching teams with accountability for safety, quality, and profitable results
• Proven ability to manage daily operations and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems and inventory control practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Logistics or related field
• Experience supporting continuous improvement or Operational Excellence (OpEx) initiatives in a manufacturing environment