Senior Warehouse Manager

• Lead and develop 3 Warehouse Supervisors, and indirectly a staff of 2 Warehouse Leads, 17 warehouse associates, and 4 production administrators
• across three shifts of operations
• span of control may evolve as part of the new warehouse design
• Own warehouse performance across safety, inventory accuracy, productivity, service, and cost with a bias toward action and results
• Establish, track, and actively use a small, effective set of warehouse KPIs to drive daily and weekly accountability
• Lead a visible reset of department culture and collaboration by setting clear expectations, reinforcing standard work, and addressing underperformance directly
• Coach and develop frontline leaders while making timely people decisions when performance does not improve
• Restore and sustain inventory accuracy supporting disciplined cycle counting, through root cause problem-solving, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Provide operations-led input into the design and functionality of the automated warehouse, ensuring solutions are practical and maintainable
• Lead implementation, start-up, and stabilization of warehouse automation, owning readiness, training, and early performance results
• Translate automation into clear standard work, staffing models, labor expectations, and training programs
• Define and execute a pragmatic people and process roadmap that supports current operations and future growth
• Build and sustain simple, repeatable warehouse processes that reduce reliance on heroics
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with EH&S, food safety, and quality requirements
• Partner cross-functionally to surface risks early and protect customer service

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in warehouse or distribution center operations
• Hands-on experience implementing or significantly upgrading warehouse automation or WMS capabilities, with direct ownership of outcomes
• Strong working knowledge of inventory control, labor productivity, and warehouse standard work
• Comfort leading from the floor, not just through reports and dashboards
• Demonstrated ability to lead cultural change and reset expectations with an hourly workforce
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills paired with practical execution
• Clear, direct communication style and the ability to influence across levels

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in food manufacturing, food distribution, or other regulated environments
• Experience working in small-to-mid-sized organizations or family-owned businesses
• Exposure to automation in environments where systems were imperfect and required hands-on problem-solving

competitive pay and benefits