Warehouse Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Manager

Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States (On-Site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 Annually (Based on experience)

Company Introduction

This organization is a leader in precision-engineered components and supply chain solutions for aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical, and energy industries. With decades of technical expertise and a nationwide engineering and manufacturing network, it helps partners improve product reliability, reduce risk, and maintain the highest quality standards.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Distribution and Production Manager to lead and manage fabrication and warehouse distribution activities across our facility. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for meeting customer expectations, driving operational performance, and maintaining strong relationships with team members, customer contacts, logistics partners, and vendors.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures.
• Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate all fabrication and warehouse distribution activities including inventory management of raw materials, scheduling of daily production parts, and maintenance of daily work orders for kitting and light assembly jobs.
• Lead a team of production and distribution associates, including training, setting expectations and daily objectives, and holding team members accountable for performance.
• Motivate, coach, and mentor all team members to foster a positive and proactive team-oriented culture.
• Oversee selection, development, and performance assessment of direct reports.
• Execute business plan objectives by working proactively with the management team.
• Develop key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of operations.
• Monitor and maintain on-time delivery goals as set by local management.
• Develop, communicate, and enforce policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify and implement plant operations system improvements by analyzing process workflow, equipment, and operational requirements.
• Manage freight forwarding both domestic and international (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.) and oversee export/import documentation.
• Leverage ERP and WMS platforms to run internal business reports and make data-driven operational recommendations.
• Some limited travel required.

Required Background

• Minimum 5+ years of full employee lifecycle managerial experience in a fabrication or distribution center.
• 7+ years of warehousing or production experience in an industrial setting.
• Proven experience implementing warehouse and production process improvements and change management initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), ERP platforms, and HRIS business systems.
• Expertise in freight forwarding (domestic and international) and export/import documentation.
  
• CSR Experience of at least 3 years.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and video conferencing tools.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with a track record of holding staff accountable to KPIs and timelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• BS degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regular use of computer and mouse.

Compensation & Perks

• Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off and company holidays starting upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cell phone allowance or company-provided phone
• Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company