Warehouse Manager

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee warehouse operations within a food manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for managing receiving, inventory control, order fulfillment, and warehouse efficiency while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.

Bay Shore, NY

Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to oversee warehouse operations within a food manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for managing receiving, inventory control, order fulfillment, and warehouse efficiency while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and workplace safety standards.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong operational, analytical, and team management skills who can streamline processes, improve inventory accuracy, and support business growth across multiple facilities.

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, inventory control, storage, and order fulfillment.
• Optimize warehouse workflows, space utilization, staffing, and overall productivity.
• Maintain accurate physical inventory and system transactions.
• Coordinate with production and logistics teams to ensure timely material movement and order execution.

• Maintain a safe working environment and enforce workplace safety procedures.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, GMP, HACCP, and applicable food safety regulations.
• Partner with Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA) to ensure product quality and timely release.

• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse supervisors and team members.
• Establish clear performance expectations and promote accountability and teamwork.
• Support employee engagement, retention, training, and professional development.

• Establish and monitor KPIs related to inventory accuracy, productivity, service levels, and operating costs.
• Manage departmental budgets and identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Use reporting tools and data analysis to drive operational decisions.
• Collaborate with transportation and logistics teams to ensure on-time deliveries and execution.

• Work closely with Production, Procurement, Operations, Transportation, and Customer Service to support business needs.
• Participate in planning meetings to align warehouse capacity, materials, and production schedules.
• Ensure physical inventory movements align with ERP transactions and operational requirements.

• Implement process improvements to reduce waste, improve accuracy, and increase productivity.
• Optimize inventory management practices and warehouse procedures.
• Support ERP and Warehouse Management System (WMS) improvements to enhance reporting, visibility, and data accuracy.
• Identify opportunities to implement warehouse technology, automation, and Lean practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5-10+ years of progressive warehouse or distribution leadership experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing, food distribution, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing inventory, warehouse teams, and operational performance.
• Working knowledge of food safety regulations, GMPs, HACCP, and OSHA requirements.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, WMS platforms, and business intelligence tools.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience with warehouse automation and technology implementation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across departments.
• Data-driven approach to decision-making, process optimization, and cost control.