Warehouse Manager

This location is on-site at our Fife, WA facility

Position Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Warehouse Manager to lead our warehouse operations with a focus on logistics efficiency, freight optimization, inventory accuracy, OTIF shipments, and workplace safety.

This role plays a key part in ensuring that warehouse operations support company goals for customer satisfaction, cost control, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Logistics & Freight Optimization


* Develop and execute freight strategies to reduce transportation costs while maintaining high service levels.


* Collaborate with carriers and freight partners to negotiate contracts and improve delivery performance.


* Optimize inbound and outbound shipping through load consolidation, routing, and mode selection.


* Utilize transportation management systems (TMS) to monitor freight KPIs and drive efficiency.


* Support efficiency efforts for intracompany transportation between multiple sites.

On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) Shipments


* Ensure all customer and internal orders are picked, packed, and shipped accurately and on schedule.


* Partner with planning, customer service, and production teams to meet OTIF targets.


* Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks or issues that could impact shipment timeliness or completeness.


* Track OTIF performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.

Inventory Accuracy


* Maintain inventory integrity through cycle counts, audits, and system reconciliations.


* Implement and enforce inventory control procedures to minimize shrinkage and prevent stockouts.


* Ensure accurate system transactions for receipts, transfers, adjustments, and shipments.


* Collaborate with production, purchasing, and planning teams to optimize storage and stocking levels.

Safety & Compliance


* Foster a strong safety culture by enforcing OSHA and company safety standards.


* Conduct regular safety training, inspections, and incident investigations.


* Ensure that material handling equipment and warehouse infrastructure are maintained in safe operating condition.


* Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Education/Experience


* Bachelor's degree and 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience


* 3 years managerial and/or supervisory experience


* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written


* Proficient problem-solving and multitasking skills


* Ability to promote teamwork among peers is a must


* Ability to answer a high volume of calls and/or emails daily


* Must be proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)


* Proficient with SAP or an equivalent ERP system

Supervisory Responsibilities:

YES

Employee(s) Group/Department Supervised:

WAREHOUSE, SHIPPING

Competencies / Technical Skills:

Core Competencies...