Warehouse Manager

Job Title: Warehouse Lead

Location: Florida

Department: Warehouse

Reports To: Plant Manager

Job Type: Full-Time

Summary:

The Warehouse Lead oversees day-to-day warehouse operations, ensuring efficient material handling, order accuracy, inventory control, and on-time shipping and receiving. This role provides hands-on support while guiding warehouse staff to maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

Responsibilities:

Leadership & Coordination

· Lead daily warehouse activities including receiving, picking, packing, staging, and shipping.

· Assign and monitor tasks for warehouse personnel to meet production and delivery schedules.

· Serve as the primary point of contact for warehouse staff questions and workflow coordination.

· Train and mentor team members on warehouse processes, equipment operation, and safety standards.

· Support management with scheduling, timekeeping, and performance feedback for warehouse employees.

Inventory & Material Management

· Maintain accurate inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.

· Ensure materials are stored, labeled, and rotated properly (FIFO / LIFO as applicable).

· Coordinate with production and purchasing to ensure timely supply of raw materials and components.

· Conduct cycle counts and participate in full physical inventory as required.

· Monitor inventory accuracy within the ERP or warehouse management system.

Shipping & Receiving

· Oversee receipt of incoming materials, verifying quantities and inspecting for damage or quality issues.

· Prepare and verify shipping documentation including bills of lading, packing lists, and freight labels.

· Coordinate outbound shipments with carriers and logistics partners.

· Ensure proper packaging and loading of finished goods to prevent damage and meet customer requirements.

Safety & Facility Maintenance

· Enforce compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.

· Ensure proper use and maintenance of warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.

· Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.

· Report equipment malfunctions, safety hazards, and improvement opportunities to management.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Experience in supervising people.

Requirements:

· Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred.

· Proficiency in inventory systems or ERP software (SAP, NetSuite, Epicor, etc.).

· Valid forklift certification (or ability to obtain one).

· Strong communication and leadership skills.

· Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.