Warehouse Manager

Manufacturing | Interim/Contract | On-Site

We're seeking an experienced Interim Warehouse Manager to provide immediate leadership for a high-volume manufacturing operation during a critical business period. This project-based role will oversee shipping, receiving, inventory control, material handling, and warehouse personnel while driving safe, efficient, and reliable execution. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in Lean operations, daily management, and continuous improvement, and is comfortable leading from the floor while developing a culture of accountability.

• Lead daily warehouse operations including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and material movement.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials to support production and customer requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts, reconciliation, and disciplined inventory control processes.
• Drive Lean warehouse practices, daily management, visual management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs including safety, productivity, inventory accuracy, and on-time shipping while implementing corrective actions when needed.
• Coach, develop, and lead warehouse supervisors and hourly team members.
• Partner with Production, Supply Chain, Planning, Purchasing, and Customer Service to ensure operational alignment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company operating procedures.
• Support ERP/WMS transactions and maintain accurate warehouse records.
• Perform other duties as needed to support day-to-day operations.

• 5+ years of warehouse leadership experience within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Experience managing shipping, receiving, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
• Demonstrated experience implementing Lean Manufacturing, Daily Management Systems, DBS, TPS, or other operational excellence methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Experience with ERP and/or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

• A hands-on leader who can quickly integrate into an existing operation and make an immediate impact.
• Experience building accountability through standard work, visual management, and disciplined execution.
• A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify waste, improve material flow, and optimize warehouse performance.
• Strong operational leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A collaborative leader who partners effectively across operations, supply chain, and production.

This is an interim/contract assignment intended to provide immediate operational leadership during a defined business need.