Warehouse And Distribution Manager

Sandston, VA (On-Site) $110,000 - $115,000 Annual Salary

Are you a results-driven operations leader with a passion for warehouse excellence, team development, and continuous improvement? We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Manager to lead all aspects of warehouse operations, driving performance across safety, compliance, inventory accuracy, productivity, and employee engagement.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a data-driven professional who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, building a culture of accountability while ensuring operational excellence across multiple shifts.

Position Overview

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for end-to-end warehouse performance, including receiving, storage, inventory management, order fulfillment, shipping, outbound logistics, and workforce leadership. This role will lead operational execution, leverage data to drive decision-making, and champion process improvements that support business growth and scalability.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, leads effectively through change, and is committed to building disciplined, efficient operations while maintaining a positive team culture.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Analytical Leadership

• Analyze operational data related to inventory, throughput, labor, productivity, and capacity to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Develop actionable plans based on KPIs, performance metrics, and exception reporting
• Anticipate operational challenges and proactively implement solutions
• Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, purchasing, production, quality, customer operations, and inventory planning teams
• Support long-term operational growth while ensuring strong day-to-day execution

Operational Excellence

• Oversee daily warehouse operations including receiving, storage, order picking, shipping, and inventory movement
• Establish and maintain standardized operating procedures across all warehouse functions
• Manage inbound and outbound logistics, carrier scheduling, dock activity, and shipment coordination
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, shortages, and overages through root cause analysis
• Oversee both on-site and off-site inventory to ensure inventory accuracy and control
• Identify process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and capacity constraints while driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Manage warehouse equipment, supplies, and material handling assets including forklifts and pallet jacks

Safety, Compliance & Training

• Lead all warehouse safety, food safety, security, and regulatory compliance initiatives
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance with established procedures and standards
• Develop and maintain training, certification, and compliance programs
• Promote a culture focused on safety, quality, and operational consistency
• Maintain accurate documentation and training records
• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse associates, inventory personnel, clerks, and equipment operators
• Manage hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, and workforce planning
• Conduct performance evaluations and implement development plans as needed
• Communicate expectations clearly and hold team members accountable to operational goals
• Foster a culture of teamwork, ownership, respect, and continuous improvement
• Provide leadership and direction through organizational and operational change

Change & Transformation

• Drive adoption of new processes, systems, technologies, and operational improvements
• Address resistance constructively while maintaining performance expectations
• Serve as a steady, transparent leader during periods of change and growth

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of progressive warehouse, distribution, logistics, or supply chain leadership…