Warehouse Operations Manager

Our client in Lebanon, IN is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead daily operations within a rapidly growing manufacturing environment. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across warehouse operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced settings, embraces continuous improvement, and leverages systems and data to optimize performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, inventory control, picking, packing, and shipping
• Lead multiple shifts, ensuring consistent performance and smooth transitions across operations
• Promote a culture of accountability, urgency, teamwork, and safety
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput, accuracy, and efficiency
• Monitor KPIs and use data to inform decisions and improve performance
• Maintain high inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and process discipline
• Reduce shrink, waste, and product damage through root cause analysis and corrective action
• Manage warehouse budgets and optimize storage of finished goods
• Partner with supply chain and production teams to ensure proper material flow and inventory alignment
• Oversee relationships with third-party logistics (3PL) partners to ensure seamless inbound and outbound operations
• Own and optimize warehouse management systems (WMS), including system enhancements and automation initiatives
• Recruit, develop, and lead high-performing teams across multiple shifts
• Set clear expectations, coach team members, and drive engagement and retention

Qualifications

• 10+ years of warehouse or distribution center leadership experience
• Proven success managing multi-shift operations in high-volume, fast-paced environments
• Ideally experience in food / beverage / CPG industry.
• Strong expertise in WMS and warehouse technologies
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvement and operational excellence
• Solid knowledge of inventory control, safety standards, and compliance requirements
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team development capabilities
• Hands-on, adaptable leader with a high sense of urgency