Warehouse Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Warehouse Manager

Job Type: Full Time (Exempt)

Location: Tallapoosa, GA

Reports to: Operations Leader

Job Summary:

The Warehouse is responsible for overseeing all shipping and receiving, warehouse operations, and the inbound/outbound flow of goods between suppliers, the warehouse, and Production. This role ensures efficient receipt, storage, and timely material movement, while building a well cross-trained team capable of flexing to support changes in daily demand from Customers through to Production.

Key Responsibilities

Shipping & Receiving

• Oversee all inbound receiving, including unloading, inspection, verification against POs, and accurate system receipt.
• Manage all outbound shipping, including order staging, packing, documentation, labeling, and carrier handoff.
• Ensure shipping/receiving documentation (packing slips, BOLs, ASNs, customs paperwork) is accurate and complete.
• Resolve receiving discrepancies, damaged shipments, and shipping errors.

Warehouse Management & Operations

• Maintain and improve materials/warehouse locations and organization, both physical and virtual within Epicor.
• Oversee daily warehouse activities including receiving, put-away, picking, packing, staging, and dispatch.
• Drive efficient parts picking and order staging processes.
• Manage the movement of materials to and from Production to keep the line supplied and avoid disruption.
• Optimize warehouse layout and space utilization for maximum efficiency, and ensure proper handling, storage, and preservation of goods.
• Inventory control.

Team Development & Flexibility

• Develop a well cross-trained team able to support changes in daily demand flowing from Customers to Production.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise shipping/receiving, warehouse, and logistics staff, building depth across roles so coverage flexes with workload.
• Set performance targets, conduct reviews, and foster a safety-first culture.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and company policies.
• Maintain equipment, conduct risk assessments, and lead safety training.
• Ensure compliance with customs, dangerous goods, and relevant regulations.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or materials management experience including at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Working knowledge of warehouse management systems, inventory control practices, shipping documentation, including customs requirements.
• Knowledge of health & safety and transport regulations, including but not limited to forklift operations, material handling practices, and warehouse housekeeping standards.
• Forklift/equipment certification required or ability to obtain certification within 30 days.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with a track record of process improvement.
• High attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Working Conditions

• Warehouse and office environment; time spent on the warehouse floor and shipping/receiving dock.
• Physical demands include standing, walking, and occasional lifting.
• Must be able to wear required PPE including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, and hearing protection.