Warehouse Manager

Warehouse ManagerThe Warehouse Manager is responsible for leading all warehouse operations for the medical device manufacturing facility, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, cycle counting, material movement, warehouse organization, and storage. This role ensures the efficient, accurate, and timely flow of materials to support manufacturing operations and customer delivery requirements while maintaining a safe, organized, and compliant warehouse environment. The Warehouse Manager provides day-to-day leadership to the warehouse team, driving operational performance through employee development, accountability, standardized processes, and continuous improvement. Working collaboratively with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality, and Supply Chain, this position plays a key role in optimizing material flow, inventory accuracy, and Lean initiatives across the facility.Principal Responsibilities:Lead, coach, develop, and manage warehouse personnel, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.Oversee warehouse operations across both on-site and third-party warehouse locations, ensuring efficient material flow, inventory accuracy, operational consistency, and service levels in support of manufacturing and customer requirements.Ensure timely and accurate receipt, storage, movement, and shipment of materials to support production schedules and customer commitments.Maintain inventory accuracy through disciplined inventory management practices, cycle count execution, inventory reconciliation, and accurate ERP transactions.Oversee material flow throughout the facility to ensure uninterrupted support of manufacturing operations.Drive daily operational execution through performance metrics, Gemba meetings, visual management, and structured problem solving.Develop, implement, and sustain standardized work processes to promote consistency, efficiency, and operational excellence.Lead employee training, coaching, and cross-training initiatives to build a flexible, highly capable warehouse team.Partner with the Senior Materials Manager and cross-functional stakeholders to improve warehouse processes, material flow, space utilization, and inventory management.Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including implementation of Kanban systems, 5S, standard work, and continuous improvement activities.Ensure warehouse operations comply with company policies, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and safety expectations.Monitor key performance indicators, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.Serve as the primary point of escalation for warehouse-related operational issues and drive timely resolution.Education / Experience Requirements:Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.Minimum of 7 years of progressive warehouse, logistics, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment.Minimum of 3 years of experience leading warehouse or distribution teams.Experience in medical device, life sciences, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments preferred.Demonstrated experience managing warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, inventory control, material movement, and cycle counting.Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies preferred.SAP experience strongly preferred.Specialized Skills / Other Requirements:Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing warehouse teams.Strong knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and material flow within a manufacturing environment.Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize competing operational demands while ensuring timely, accurate, and safe execution of warehouse activities.Experience maintaining inventory accuracy through disciplined inventory control practices and ERP transaction management.Proficiency with ERP systems, preferably SAP.Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S, Kanban, standard work, and visual management.Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions.Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.