Warehouse Operations Manager

Description

Warehouse Operations Manager - Plumbing and Showroom Inventory

Lexington, South Carolina

Salary Range: $50,000-$70,000 Depending on Experience

We are a family-owned and operated company with a strong commitment to our employees and clients. We are seeking a dedicated Warehouse Operations Manager to join our team. As a Warehouse Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing warehouse operations over multiple branches, inventory management, team development, problem-solving, reporting and analysis to ensure all work is performed on schedule and to the highest standards. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for growth within our company.

Does This Sound Like You?

• Disciplined about inventory control with a focus on accuracy, cycle counting, and shrink reduction.
• Process-driven: you design and enforce receiving, staging, and replenishment procedures and hold teams to them.
• Leader who develops people: you coach, schedule, and hold warehouse staff accountable for daily performance and safety.
• Hands-on operator who enjoys optimizing warehouse layout, bin locations, and material flow to support field crews.
• Comfortable coordinating with vendors to ensure receiving accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Data-oriented: you use inventory and operational reports to drive continuous improvement.
• Safety conscious and committed to maintaining a clean, organized, and compliant workplace.

The Experience We’d Love To See:

• Proven experience managing inventory control, receiving, and distribution in a fast-paced warehouse.
• Demonstrated success designing and maintaining warehouse layout, bin locations, and material flow to improve picking efficiency.
• Track record running a cycle count program, reconciling discrepancies, and meeting inventory accuracy targets.
• Experience supervising work order picking, job staging, and installer truck replenishment.
• Strong vendor coordination skills to ensure receiving accuracy and timely corrective actions.
• Leadership experience building accountable, safety-focused warehouse teams.
• Familiarity with plumbing materials and tools to support technical inquiries and correct stocking.
• Proficiency with inventory management systems and the ability to generate and interpret operational reports.

What You’ll Get To Do:

• Warehouse layout, bin locations, and material flow - design, implement, and maintain an efficient physical layout and bin assignment strategy.
• Receiving accuracy and vendor coordination - enforce receiving procedures, verify shipments, document discrepancies, and manage vendor follow-up.
• Inventory control and cycle counting - own the cycle count schedule, investigate variances, authorize adjustments, and drive accuracy improvements.
• Work order picking and job staging - manage picking workflows, stage materials for jobs, and ensure on-time dispatch to the field.
• Installer truck stock replenishment - plan and execute truck replenishment cycles, verify manifests, and confirm trucks depart fully stocked.
• Leadership of warehouse staff and daily warehouse operations - hire, train, schedule, coach, and discipline staff; set KPIs and enforce safety standards.
• Reporting and continuous improvement - produce regular reports on inventory levels, receiving accuracy, picking productivity, and replenishment; implement process changes to reduce errors and cost.
• Issue resolution and escalation - rapidly address damaged inventory, shortages, or logistical bottlenecks and recommend corrective actions.

Why You Want This Job:

• You'll develop valuable leadership skills by managing teams, delegating tasks, and fostering a collaborative work environment
• You'll refine your ability to manage inventory, optimize workflows, and ensure smooth warehouse operations
• The role challenges you to address logistical issues, inventory discrepancies, and operational inefficiencies, sharpening your critical thinking
• You'll gain a deeper understanding of plumbing materials and tools, enhancing your expertise in the field
• This position can serve as a stepping stone to higher roles in plumbing-related leadership positions
• There's a sense of accomplishment in ensuring projects run smoothly by providing the necessary materials and maintaining an efficient warehouse
• You'll have the chance to mentor and train staff, creating a positive and productive work environment
• You'll develop relationships with vendors and delivery drivers that serve the Midlands
• Serve a purpose greater than yourself
• Be part of a team that sets the standard for professionalism

This Position Offers:

• A fast-growing industry with a rapidly expanding company
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Monday-Friday work week with weekly pay
• Health, prescription drug, vision, and dental insurance available
• Short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance available
• Matching 401(k) and potential yearly holiday bonus
• Great Work-Life balance and Employee Assistance Program offered

The Warehouse Operations Manager plays a vital role in managing the warehouse operation and accuracy of warehouse inventories for plumbing support services.

Interested in learning more? Please apply now to join our fanatical plumbing family!

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• REQUIRED: Valid Driver’s License and good driving record (5 years)
• REQUIRED: 5+ years of warehouse experience.
• REQUIRED: 3+ years in warehouse leadership.
• REQUIRED: Ability to stoop, lay, bend, reach, squat, kneel, crouch, twist, and crawl for periods of time
• REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent
• PREFERRED: 2- or 4-year Warehouse Management degree
• Computer and Internet related skills (MS Office, Excel, Gmail, etc.)
• Able to work in a warehouse environment requiring physical labor throughout the day
• Must be a self-starter with good communication skills
• Must be efficient with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work without supervision once trained, self-disciplined
• Must have strong skills in organization and planning, demonstrated ability to work independently and problem solve
• Ability to maintain a professional distance with co-worders to be an effective leader.