Warehouse Manager - Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Warehouse Operations for a Growing Food Manufacturing Company

Are you an experienced warehouse leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Do you have a passion for inventory accuracy, operational excellence, and developing high-performing teams?

QTrade Teas & Botanicals is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead all warehouse operations at our Brookshire, Texas manufacturing facility. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will oversee receiving, inventory control, material movement, shipping, and warehouse staff while ensuring the safe, efficient flow of materials that supports production and customer fulfillment. This role also requires proficiency with NetSuite ERP to optimize inventory management and operational performance.

As one of North America's leading tea and botanical manufacturers, QTrade partners with many of the industry's most recognized brands. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping build a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop warehouse team members.
• Oversee all warehouse operations including  receiving, storage, picking, kitting, staging, shipping, inventory control, and material flow to production.
• Ensure accurate inventory management using NetSuite ERP.
• Monitor warehouse KPIs and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate material requirements with Production, Purchasing, Sales, and Quality Assurance.
• Lead cycle counts, physical inventories, and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, GMP, SQF, and company safety standards.
• Improve warehouse layout, efficiency, space utilization, and workflow.
• Plan staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to support business needs.
• Foster a culture focused on accountability, teamwork, safety, and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive warehouse management experience, preferably in food, beverage, nutraceutical, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing.
• Experience leading and developing warehouse teams while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Strong inventory control and warehouse operations knowledge.
• Experience with ERP or Warehouse Management Systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing inventory control, shipping, and receiving operations within a manufacturing environment, including inventory accuracy, material flow, and warehouse documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in food, beverage, ingredients, nutraceutical, or consumer packaged goods manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GMP, SQF, and OSHA requirements.
• Forklift and warehouse equipment experience.

Why Join QTrade?

At QTrade, our employees are the driving force behind our success. We believe in creating a workplace where people are empowered to lead, collaborate, and continuously improve.

Our Core Values:

• Safety – Food & Employee Safety First, Always
• Integrity – Do the Right Thing, Every Time
• Accountability – Own It. Deliver It. Get It Done!
• Community – Everyone Counts
• Learning – Always Learning, Always Improving

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Career growth and professional development opportunities

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent walking, standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, operating warehouse equipment, and working in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures and noise levels.

Join Our Team

If you're a hands-on warehouse leader who enjoys improving operations, building strong teams, and making a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help drive operational excellence at QTrade Teas & Botanicals.

QTrade is the nation's most prominent importer of organic teas and botanicals, boasting a distinguished history of over three decades in the industry. We are one of the few full-service manufacturers, overseeing every aspect from direct sourcing to master tea blending, in-house production, and order fulfillment. This comprehensive approach enables QTrade to offer an all-encompassing partnership model within the industry while maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency.

Company Description

QTrade is the nation's most prominent importer of organic teas and botanicals, boasting a distinguished history of over three decades in the industry. We are one of the few full-service manufacturers, overseeing every aspect from direct sourcing to master tea blending, in-house production, and order fulfillment. This comprehensive approach enables QTrade to offer an all-encompassing partnership model within the industry while maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency.\r\n\r\nWatch Our Journey and Capabilities: our website: to learn more