Warehouse Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading warehouse operations across three shifts, ensuring accurate receipt, storage, movement, and accounting of physical and system inventory. This role oversees warehouse personnel, inventory management processes, shipping and receiving activities, and material flow in support of production, fulfillment, and customer service objectives. The Warehouse Manager drives operational excellence through safety leadership, inventory accuracy, continuous improvement, and effective cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits

Our employees enjoy a generous package of benefits that we are thrilled to provide, and feel is part of what makes us different as an employer. We value our team members, and this is one way we can show it.

Benefits include:

-PTO, holiday pay and holiday of choice

-401(k) match

-Life insurance

-Short-term disability

-Health, dental and vision insurance

- Maternity/paternity leave

-Health savings account (HSA)

-Flex spending accounts (FSA) – health and dependent

• Lead and develop Shift Leads responsible for daily warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, and internal material movements
• Direct Inventory Coordinators in managing inventory transactions, material consumption, and reconciliation of discrepancies within the ERP system
• Ensure accurate inventory management practices through cycle counting, audits, inventory adjustments, and reconciliation processes
• Coordinate inventory replenishment, transfers, and material availability with Finance, Purchasing, Production, Technical Services, Fulfillment, and other departments
• Monitor and report key performance indicators (KPIs), including inventory accuracy, warehouse capacity utilization, dock throughput, and labor productivity
• Manage relationships with third-party logistics providers (3PLs) to support storage, transportation, and inventory transfer requirements
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, performance management, and disciplinary actions for a team of 20+ hourly employees
• Coordinate external service providers, including waste management, pallet suppliers, transportation partners, and other warehouse support vendors
• Develop, track, and analyze departmental KPIs to support operational performance, decision-making, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and best practices that improve efficiency, inventory control, and service levels while ensuring compliance with safety, food safety, and quality standards
• Ensure FEFO (First Expired, First Out) and FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory management practices are consistently followed
• Evaluate staffing levels, internal processes, and equipment needs; recommend improvements to support business growth and operational efficiency
• Analyze warehouse processes and inventory trends to identify opportunities for cost reduction, productivity gains, inventory optimization, and profitability improvements
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory management, warehouse operations, and employee engagement
• Maintain compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and operational standards
• Promote a strong safety culture by conducting regular safety observations, identifying and correcting unsafe conditions and behaviors, and ensuring all team members follow established safety procedures

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered
• Minimum of 3 years’ warehouse management, distribution, logistics, or related leadership experience
• Demonstrated success leading teams in a fast-paced, multi-shift manufacturing, distribution, or fulfillment environment
• Strong understanding of inventory control, warehouse operations, shipping and receiving processes, and material flow management
• Experience utilizing ERP, WMS, or other inventory management systems
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate employees while fostering accountability and engagement
• Excellent organizational, planning, and time-management skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Ability to work independently while contributing as a member of the site leadership team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience building and maintaining productive relationships with vendors, suppliers, and logistics partners

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement experience
• Experience managing third-party logistics (3PL) providers
• Forklift certification or familiarity with powered industrial truck operations
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and advanced inventory control practices

• Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Able to perform repetitive movements
• Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)

Company Overview

Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide since 1999. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

EEO

Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.