Warehouse Manager

Job Description BILINGUAL Warehouse Manager — Filthy Food (Miami, FL) About the Role: Hands-on Warehouse Manager for a growing food & beverage manufacturer. Working leadership role: set the standard, build the systems, develop the team and get on the floor when needed. Ideal candidate is technically capable, process-driven, coachable, and willing to change. Key Responsibilities Oversee daily warehouse operations, receiving, put away, inventory, staging, picking, and shipping, across multiple locations Build, document, and enforce SOPs for core warehouse processes and hold the team accountable to them Manage inventory accuracy through cycle counts and periodic audits, using NetSuite as the system of record Lead, train, and develop the warehouse team; set clear expectations and build a team-oriented environment Drive continuous improvement using Lean / Six Sigma to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase throughput Organize warehouse space and material flow to maximize space utilization and efficiency Coordinate cross-functionally with production, planning, and logistics to meet customer demand Maintain warehouse equipment and ensure it is safe and operational Actively work alongside the team on the floor as needed (moving pallets, supporting receiving/shipping, etc.) Logistics & Load Optimization Optimize truck/trailer loading for weight balance, axle weights and stay within legal gross weight limits Build pallet patterns / configurations (TI-HI) that maximize cube and protect product in transit Plan loads to maximize trailer cube utilization and minimize freight cost Stage and sequence outbound loads for efficient dock flow and on-time shipping Manage dock scheduling and gate/check-in–check-out processes Food Safety, Sanitation & GMPs Maintain GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and general warehouse sanitation standards Enforce clean-as-you-go practices on the floor Maintain a Master Sanitation Schedule and verify completion Manage FIFO / FEFO stock rotation and date-code control to prevent expired or aged product Maintain lot traceability and accurate lot coding for recall readiness Inspect inbound product at receiving and reject damaged, contaminated, or out-of-spec goods Segregate chemicals and non-food items away from product Support foreign-material prevention (glass/brittle plastic control, etc.) Keep the operation audit-ready for FDA / FSMA and GFSI-type standards (SQF, BRC) Maintain temperature/cold-chain control where applicable Required Qualifications 2–5+ years of warehouse or operations experience, preferably with supervisory experience Fluent in Spanish, the warehouse team is Spanish-speaking; clear day-to-day communication is essential Hands‑on WMS experience, operating one or participating in an implementation, so you know what a strong standard looks like Experience creating and maintaining SOPs and holding a team to defined expectations Familiarity with warehouse sanitation and GMP standards Continuous-improvement mindset with exposure to Lean Six Sigma or similar methods Coachable, adaptable, and comfortable in a growing organization where processes are still maturing Willing and able to actively work in the warehouse, including lifting and physical activity as needed Able to manage operations across multiple sites ranging from ~20,000 to 100,000 sq ft Preferred Qualifications NetSuite experience (our ERP) strongly preferred Exposure to a TMS (Transportation Management System) or other logistics/process-improvement tools WMS experience is required, implementation preferred Lean Six Sigma certification (any belt level) Experience helping mature, standardize, or scale a warehouse operation as a company grows: a plus, not a requirement College degree in operations, supply chain, business, engineering, or related field preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr