Warehouse Operations Manager

Would you like to join a growing, family-oriented company where performance and accountability matter? Are you looking for a leadership role where your initiative, decision‑making, and ability to build a strong team truly matter? Are you a natural leader who takes pride in running a clean, safe, organized operation? ABOUT THE COMPANY Infinity Fasteners is a global leader in fastening solutions with a strong family-oriented culture. Guided by the philosophy Ask. Listen. Deliver. Wow., the company believes in accountability, leadership, and creating an environment where team members are empowered to succeed and customers win. More than a distributor, Infinity Fasteners delivers tailored solutions by combining deep technical expertise, innovation, and experience. Their comprehensive C‑parts management streamlines procurement and logistics, reducing complexity and cost for customers. With specialized knowledge in custom drawing parts, Infinity Fasteners supports even the most demanding engineering requirements. Partnering with the company means relying on superior service, premium quality, and a team that understands fastening technology down to the last detail. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Infinity Fasteners is growing and is seeking a motivated, hands‑on Warehouse Operations Manager to join their team in Madison, AL. This role is critical to the daily execution, safety, organization, and overall performance of their warehouse operations. This position will initially be based on‑site at a large customer facility and will be customer‑facing throughout each day, requiring strong communication, professionalism, and ownership. They are not looking for someone to simply “manage tasks.” They are looking for a leader who takes ownership, brings structure to complexity, holds high standards, and drives results. Someone who sees what needs to be done and does it. You will be responsible for leading and developing a warehouse area while ensuring safety, efficiency, accuracy, and accountability. This role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to balance day‑to‑day execution with long‑term improvement. Specifically, you will have these main responsibilities: Lead and oversee daily warehouse operations within your assigned area Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable for performance, safety, and accuracy Proactively identify issues and take initiative to solve them before they become problems Create structure, organization, and consistency in workflows and processes Partner with leadership to plan for growth and staffing needs Interview, hire, onboard, and develop warehouse team members (current plan is to hire two additional associates) Train team members on processes, safety standards, and company expectations Monitor productivity, quality, and throughput while maintaining a safe work environment Collaborate closely with inventory, shipping, receiving, and leadership teams Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities Lead by example on the floor—this is a hands‑on leadership role IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Prior experience in warehouse leadership, distribution, or operations is strongly preferred Proficient with warehouse systems, reports, and basic Excel tools Skilled at coaching, developing, and holding people accountable Experience hiring, training, and building a strong team KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES A confident and respectful leader who earns trust through action and consistency Strong decision maker who takes ownership of outcomes Highly organized and able to bring structure to fast moving environments Strong at prioritizing work and managing competing demands Detail oriented without losing sight of the big picture Calm, steady, and effective under pressure Proactive about safety and situational awareness A clear communicator who sets expectations and follows through Motivated to improve processes, people, and yourself WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS This position is based in a large (450,000 sq. ft.), fast‑paced factory environment and requires continuous movement throughout the facility. The role includes frequent walking, standing, stocking products, and active engagement with production employees and plant leadership at this customer facility. The ability to perform these essential physical job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, is required. THE PAYOFF Infinity Fasteners is part of a global organization with a strong, family‑oriented culture. This is an opportunity to join a high‑performance environment where your contributions truly matter. You will be part of a growing organization that values accountability, recognizes strong performance, and encourages both professional and personal growth. Starting Salary: $75,000 with the opportunity for a $5,000 increase after 6 months based on strong performance and a generous annual performance‑based bonus program. Employee Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance – 100% paid by employer $1000 annual HSA employer contribution 401(k) with annual profit sharing PTO + Paid Holidays OUR COMMITMENT TO CANDIDATES Gilman Partners is committed to strengthening leadership teams and elevating talent in our communities—and that means all qualified applicants will receive consideration. You do not have to meet every qualification in this job description to apply. If you’re drawn to the position and believe your experience makes you a good fit, we encourage you to apply. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS This position is based on site in Madison, Alabama with a Monday through Friday work schedule. There will be an initial 2‑week training period at the Infinity Fasteners facility in Louisville, KY to learn systems and processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Gilman Partners