We are looking for a proactive Warehouse Manager to lead distribution operations for a high-volume healthcare-related facility in Torrance, California. This position oversees daily warehouse performance, team leadership, inventory integrity, and service reliability while supporting a safe and efficient work environment. The role works closely with internal business partners to strengthen workflow execution, improve operational results, and maintain dependable product availability.
Responsibilities:
- Direct daily warehouse activities across inbound receiving, storage, replenishment, order picking, packing, shipping, returns handling, and general facility upkeep.
- Guide, coach, and manage a warehouse team of supervisors, leads, and associates, including staffing coordination, scheduling, performance oversight, and workforce planning.
- Monitor service levels to ensure orders are processed correctly and dispatched on schedule to meet customer expectations.
- Improve operational flow by evaluating layout design, slotting methods, travel paths, space usage, and material handling practices.
- Track warehouse performance through measurable indicators, review results regularly, and implement process enhancements based on findings.
- Strengthen inventory control by overseeing cycle counts, physical inventory activities, reconciliations, and corrective actions to resolve discrepancies.
- Reduce shrink, damage, and fulfillment issues by enforcing quality standards and disciplined inventory handling procedures.
- Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, Accounting, and Supply Chain teams to address operational issues and support business priorities.
- Maintain compliance with safety requirements, reinforce standard operating procedures, and lead regular team meetings to drive accountability and consistent execution.
- Proven experience managing warehouse operations, distribution workflows, and inventory control in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise teams, allocate labor effectively, and support employee development and performance improvement.
- Strong knowledge of inventory tracking, cycle counting, physical inventory processes, and reconciliation practices.
- Experience using operational metrics and reporting to evaluate productivity, accuracy, and service performance.
- Working understanding of warehouse safety standards, process discipline, and quality control expectations.
- Ability to identify process gaps, perform root-cause analysis, and implement practical operational improvements.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and resolve day-to-day issues professionally.