Warehouse Manager

Description

Harbinger Production, Inc is an innovative manufacturing company specializing in industrialized, stick-framed multi-family housing. We utilize advanced techniques to streamline construction processes, reduce costs, and prioritize sustainability. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we value diversity and promote a collaborative work environment. We are seeking a proactive Warehouse Manager to lead our daily warehouse operations and physical material flow. This role is critical to maintaining This role is critical to optimizing warehouse efficiency while supporting factory production by ensuring safe material handling, accurate receiving, and timely material staging and delivery to the production line.

The ideal candidate will combine hands-on operational leadership with strong team management skills to support our mission of scalable, sustainable housing solutions.

• Oversee daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, dispatch, and material flow of raw materials (e.g., engineered lumber, structural insulated panels, adhesives) and finished modular assemblies.
• Supervise inbound and outbound dock operations, including management of the receiving appointment schedule, coordinating delivery truck queues, and managing dock door assignments.
• Implement lean warehouse practices (5S, visual management) to optimize physical material flow, reduce handling time by 15-20%, and improve staging efficiency.
• Lead and develop a team of 10-15 warehouse associates, forklift operators, and material handlers through daily direction, performance coaching, and skills training.
• Manage warehouse labor scheduling, shift coverage, overtime allocation, and temporary workforce coordination during production peaks.

• Coordinate staging areas for production line material delivery, work-in-progress storage, and finished module storage awaiting shipment.
• Ensure proper material handling techniques and equipment operation for oversized modular components (wall panels, floor/roof trusses, prefabricated assemblies) to prevent damage and ensure worker safety.
• Implement protective measures during storage and handling to prevent damage to finished modular assemblies (wrapping, blocking, environmental protection).
• Manage warehouse layout optimization to maximize space utilization for oversized components within 50,000 sq. ft. facility.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness, aisle clearances, and organization standards (5S housekeeping) to support safe and efficient operations.

• Execute cycle counts according to schedules established by Inventory Control Manager and report results accurately and timely.
• Utilize WMS software and barcode/RFID systems for warehouse transaction recording, real-time inventory updates, and location management across $5M+ in materials.
• Report receiving discrepancies, damaged materials, quantity variances, and quality issues to Inventory Control Manager for investigation and resolution.
• Execute material replenishment from warehouse to production floor using kanban signals and pull systems designed by Inventory Control Manager.
• Process material returns, quarantined items, and non-conforming materials in coordination with QA/QC team.

• Enforce OSHA standards and Harbinger's safety protocols for heavy equipment operation, material stacking, rigging/lifting operations, and pedestrian safety.
• Conduct monthly warehouse safety audits, daily safety walks, and lead incident root-cause analyses for warehouse-related incidents.
• Ensure compliance with fire codes and proper storage protocols for flammable materials (adhesives, sealants, finishes).
• Manage warehouse equipment maintenance schedules, forklift certifications, operator training programs, and OSHA-required documentation.
• Oversee warehouse security protocols, access control, and material accountability to prevent loss or theft.

• Coordinate outbound shipping schedules with transportation providers and logistics partners for delivery to job sites.
• Ensure proper loading, securement, and blocking/bracing of modular components for over-the-road transport to prevent transit damage.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and site teams to schedule module deliveries aligned with on-site installation schedules and crane availability.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with 3PL providers for auxiliary storage, specialized transportation (flatbed, lowboy), and peak season capacity.
• Coordinate with QA/QC team for pre-shipment inspections of completed modules and final load verification.

• Generate operational performance reports on order fulfillment accuracy (target: 99.5%), dock-to-stock time (