Warehouse Operations Manager

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Annual Salary
$150K - $170K

Job Description

Location: Perth Amboy, NJ

Salary: 150000, based on experience

We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Operations Manager to lead operations within our 120,000-square-foot distribution facility. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for overseeing multiple warehouse teams, improving operational efficiency, and implementing scalable systems that support continued growth.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a proven track record of managing large warehouse operations, driving continuous improvement, and building high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of a 120,000-square-foot warehouse.
  • Lead, develop, and manage multiple warehouse teams and supervisors.
  • Identify operational bottlenecks and implement systems to improve efficiency, productivity, and accuracy.
  • Develop and monitor KPIs to ensure operational excellence.
  • Optimize warehouse layout, workflows, inventory movement, and labor utilization.
  • Ensure inventory accuracy through strong receiving, storage, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and compliant warehouse environment.
  • Partner with leadership to support business growth, capacity planning, and operational strategy.

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of warehouse or distribution management experience.
  • Experience managing large-scale warehouse operations and multiple teams.
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills.
  • Demonstrated success implementing operational systems and process improvements.
  • Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) and KPI reporting.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Experience Required

5-6 years