Warehouse Manager

Warehouse Manager
Reports To: Director of Warehouse
Location: On-site in Morganton, NC
Compensation: The base salary for this role will depend on the candidate’s experience.

About PATH
PATH is on a mission to create a more sustainable future by becoming the go-to bottled water brand that helps break the addiction to single-use plastic. As global consumer demand for sustainable and reusable packaging continues to grow, PATH is leading the way with innovative, purpose-driven solutions that make a real impact.

About the Role
The Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading all day-to-day warehouse operations in a fast-paced CPG environment. This role oversees safety, training, inventory accuracy, labor planning, and the full lifecycle of inbound, outbound, and value-added activities.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who builds strong teams, drives operational excellence, and ensures the warehouse consistently meets customer, regulatory, and company standards.

We offer competitive benefits for all full-time team members, including:

• 401k with a 6% employer match

• Flexible Time Off policy

• 12 company holidays + year-end company shutdown

• Communications and wellness stipends

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Flexible Time Off Policy

Responsibilities

Operations Leadership:

• Oversee all warehouse functions including receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, packing, shipping, and returns

• Ensure daily operational targets are met (productivity, accuracy, on-time shipment, throughput)

• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready warehouse environment

• Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Customer Service, Transportation, and Production to ensure smooth flow of goods

Safety & Compliance:

• Own warehouse safety programs and ensure compliance with OSHA and company standards

• Conduct safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action plans

• Lead safety meetings and reinforce a strong safety culture

• Ensure proper operation and certification of PIT/forklift equipment

People Leadership & Development:

• Supervise, coach, and develop warehouse associates and leads

• Build onboarding, cross-training, and certification programs

• Provide performance feedback and support employee development

• Foster a positive, high-performance team culture

Inventory & Process Control:

• Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts and root cause analysis

• Partner with inventory control to maintain accuracy and reduce variances

• Oversee FIFO/FEFO execution and CPG traceability requirements

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce cost

Systems & Reporting:

• Utilize WMS/ERP systems to manage workflows and maintain data integrity

• Track and report daily/weekly/monthly KPIs

• Ensure accuracy of documentation (BOLs, COAs, shipment records, compliance documents)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse or distribution leadership experience (CPG, food, or beverage strongly preferred)

• Experience managing teams of 10–20+ employees in a high-volume environment

• Strong understanding of OSHA and warehouse safety standards

• Experience with WMS/ERP systems and KPI reporting

• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills

• Forklift/PIT certification preferred

Our Commitment

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. PATH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination under Federal law. For more information, please see EEO is the Law.

Individual pay rate decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect the majority of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors. While the range above is for the expectations as laid out in the job description, the final offer amount will depend on the factors listed above.