2nd Shift Distribution Center Picking Manager

Job Posting:
Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries:
Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson is currently seeking the right individual to fill an immediate need for a Picking Manager in our Waterloo location. If you have familiarity and experience with management in warehousing, shipping & receiving, coupled with an interest in contributing directly to the bottom line of a multi‑billion‑dollar organization, this is the position for you!

• Adhere to Company compliance and Health Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Work as a team with shipping, under the direction of the Shift Manager to ensure integrity of inventory and quality of work.
• Maintain and develop a productive Picking team by hiring, training, and providing professional development for all associates.
• Supervise and coordinate the picking and shipping of outbound orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness with both product and paperwork.
• Drive the implementation of improvement and standardization measures across fulfilment to meet immediate operational objectives.
• Ensure warehouse space is used effectively and kept clean and orderly.
• Maintain relationships with all departments to ensure smooth shipping and delivery of goods, acting as a key point of knowledge for the team.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 5+ years’ management/supervisory or people leadership experience;
  Warehouse Management or Warehouse Supervisor role, in supply chain distribution.
• WMS and LMS experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient in OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Project management experience desired (LEAN, KAIZEN, Agile).
• Previous experience implementing employee engagement, mentoring and development initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize workload appropriately in order to balance multiple demands and meet timelines as required.
• A strong background in Warehouse operations and logistics, including shipping, receiving, delivery, and inventory is required.
• Material Handling Equipment Certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast‑paced distribution center environment, ensuring safety, efficiency, and accuracy in all tasks.
• A solid understanding of OSHA regulations.

Our competitive offering includes benefits such as health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match. Associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more.

Pay Range: $3,918.60 – $8,621.80 (hourly). This range is displayed as Monthly for Salaried roles or Hourly for all other roles. This role is bonus or incentive plan eligible. Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits…