Warehouse Manager

Warehouse ManagerJoin J&L as the Warehouse Manager at our flagship branch in Frazer, PA!The Warehouse Manager leads day-to-day operations across the Frazer branch's two warehouse areas, the hill and the main warehouse, each led by its own Warehouse Supervisor. This is a critical leadership role responsible for training and onboarding new warehouse employees and for setting a consistent standard of safety, efficiency, and accuracy across both areas. Working closely with the Branch Manager, this role drives operational efficiency, ensures accurate and timely shipping and receiving, manages resources within budget, and upholds the company's commitment to customer satisfaction.ABOUT J&L:J&L Building Materials is a third-generation, family-owned, independent distributor that has been serving professional contractors and builders since 1958.Our mission is to deliver exceptional customer service, where people and relationships take precedence above all else. We are committed to creating a personalized experience while approaching our business with thoughtfulness and integrity, based on our core values of customer-centric excellence, authentic relationships, personal responsibility and accountability, and success through integrity and honesty.BENEFITS AT J&L:Full medical, dental, vision benefits coverageEmployer contribution to Health Savings Account if enrolled in the high-deductible health plan401K with 6% employer match after 6 months of employmentProfit sharing bonus programPaid time offPaid holidaysESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESLeadership & SupervisionDirectly supervise the Warehouse Supervisors for the hill and the main warehouse, providing coaching, direction, and performance oversight across both areas.Collaborate with the Branch Manager and the Warehouse Supervisors to align operations across the hill and warehouse areas, and to coordinate with broader branch functions including sales, purchasing, production, and records management.Warehouse OperationsDevelop, implement, and continuously improve operational procedures for all warehouse activities, including shipping, receiving, material handling, and inventory management.Utilize Traverse ERP system to monitor inventory levels, process transfer requests, and maintain accurate warehouse records.Oversee the processing and disposition of returned, damaged, or surplus materials.Operate forklifts and related equipment as needed, including performing pre-operational inspections and maintaining equipment such as changing liquified gas tanks.Perform all other duties as assigned.Intra-Company TransfersCoordinate the transfer of materials, inventory, and equipment between J&L branches, ensuring transfers are processed accurately in Traverse ERP and delivered on schedule.Communicate effectively with Warehouse Managers and Supervisors at other branches to plan and prioritize intra-company transfers based on operational need.Safety & Facility ComplianceConduct daily inspections of the warehouse facility and equipment to ensure safe, clean, and compliant working conditions.Initiate work orders for equipment repairs and submit requisitions for replacements as needed.Actively participate in safety planning and facility protection initiatives, promoting a culture of workplace safety.Training and OnboardingTrain and onboard new warehouse employees, ensuring they have the knowledge, skills, and safety training needed to perform their roles effectively.Partner with the Warehouse Supervisors to deliver consistent, hands-on training on daily procedures and safety protocols across both the hill and warehouse areas.REQUIREMENTSBASIC QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or GEDMinimum of 2 years of warehouse management or supervisory experience within the past 5 yearsValid driver's license with a clean driving recordMinimum 1 year of forklift operation experienceAbility to learn and navigate ERP or inventory management systems; Traverse experience a plusStrong reading comprehension, writing, and verbal communication skillsBasic math skills including percentages, measurements, and proportionsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAssociate degree or higher in business, logistics, or a related field5+ years of warehouse operations experience, including experience overseeing multiple teams, shifts, or areasSound judgment and problem-solving ability in a fast-paced environmentFamiliarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) or inventory tracking softwareExperience with OSHA compliance and workplace safety protocolsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)Bilingual communication skills a plusPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle, feel, and reach.Must be able to talk, hear, and communicate clearly with staff and customers.Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 25 lbs.; frequently up to 50 lbs.; occasionally up to 100 lbs.Visual requirements include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Frequently works in outdoor or variable weather conditions.Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.Moderate noise levels typical of a warehouse environment.Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, it is the policy of J&L to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.