Warehouse Leadership Opportunities

Warehouse Leadership Opportunities

Location: Edgerton, KS

Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Join Our Team at Smart Warehousing We're Always Looking for Great Warehouse Leaders

At Smart Warehousing, we're growing fastand we're always looking to connect with experienced, motivated leaders who are passionate about warehouse operations, team development, and delivering high-quality service. Our Edgerton, KS facility is a key part of our national network, and we're committed to building a strong talent pipeline for future leadership roles.

We are currently accepting applications for Warehouse Supervisors and Warehouse Managers as part of an evergreen job posting. While we may not have an immediate opening at this time, we're proactively identifying top candidates in preparation for future hiring needs. By applying, you'll join our leadership talent pool and be among the first considered when the right opportunity becomes available. If you're ready to grow with a dynamic, fast-paced company that values its people and promotes from within, we encourage you to apply and stay connected with Smart Warehousing.

Warehouse Manager Position Summary

The Warehouse Manager is responsible for the overall success of warehouse operations through the accurate, safe, and efficient receipt, storage, retrieval, and timely dispatch of customer products and goods. This role drives exceptional 3PL service delivery by ensuring workplace safety compliance, maintaining pristine facility conditions, optimizing inventory accuracy, and providing decisive staff leadership to meet our clients' evolving supply chain needs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Safety & Compliance Leadership:

• Implements and enforces comprehensive safety protocols and programs across warehouse operations
• Conducts regular safety inspections and ensures OSHA compliance in all operational areas
• Leads safety meetings and ensures proper safety training for all warehouse personnel
• Maintains accurate safety records and drives continuous improvement in safety metrics
• Ensures proper use of PPE and safety equipment by all team members

Facility Management & Cleanliness:

• Establishes and maintains exceptional warehouse cleanliness standards across all facilities
• Implements 5S methodology (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) for workspace organization
• Ensures proper sanitation procedures for various product types and regulatory requirements
• Manages janitorial services and facility maintenance to ensure clean, organized, and safe work environments
• Monitors and maintains building systems to ensure optimal facility conditions for product storage

3PL Expertise & Customer Service:

• Leverages 3PL industry experience to optimize warehouse operations for multiple client accounts
• Manages diverse client requirements across various industries and product types
• Ensures compliance with client-specific handling, storage, and shipping protocols
• Serves as primary operational point of contact for client communications and relationship management
• Coordinates seamlessly with transportation partners and other supply chain stakeholders

Operational Excellence:

• Motivates, organizes, and leads teams to meet productivity targets and service level agreements
• Trains staff and monitors their performance, progress, and service levels
• Drives inventory accuracy through disciplined processes and regular auditing
• Partners cross-functionally to mobilize resources aligned around superior customer service
• Implements SOPs and drives high attention to detail to exceed customer expectations daily

Personnel Management:

• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, daily management, performance reviews, and coaching
• Identifies high-potential team members for cross-training and advancement opportunities
• Builds a strong talent pipeline to support organizational growth
• Administers disciplinary processes up to and including termination when necessary
• Manages timecard processing, scheduling, and workforce planning

Process Improvement & Technology:

• Develops and implements warehouse design improvements for optimal layout and product flow
• Evaluates and recommends new equipment and technology solutions
• Analyzes process workflows, staffing needs, and space requirements
• Uses data analytics to identify productivity trends and improvement opportunities
• Produces regular reports and KPI dashboards on safety, cleanliness, accuracy, and efficiency

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and related professional experience
• 5+ years of logistics industry experience with at least 3 years in 3PL warehouse management
• Proven track record implementing and maintaining safety protocols and cleanliness standards
• Experience managing multi-client warehouse operations and diverse product types
• Certification in warehouse safety programs (OSHA, forklift safety, etc.) preferred
• Personnel management experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Experience with warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of inventory management best practices and quality control procedures
• Ability to travel 10%

Warehouse Supervisor Position Summary

The Warehouse Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the operational success of assigned area and/or customer. This is achieved by driving efficient use of labor and following internal processes. This role is focused on providing our customers with an exemplary level of service by driving inventory accuracy, warehouse organization, task prioritization, and staff leadership.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Drives teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity targets are met.
• Trains staff and monitors their performance, progress, and service levels.
• Responsible for general administrative duties such as providing timely responses to inquiries, timecard management and submittal, entering productivity, etc.
• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, daily management, performance management, promotion/demotion, coaching and discipline processes for assigned employees up to and including termination.
• Identifies key team members that can be cross trained for promotion opportunities. Actively "build their bench" so associates are ready for next opportunities as our organization grows.
• Promotes SOPs, follows processes and drives high attention to detail to ensure customer needs are met/exceeded daily.
• Assists Operations team by investigating and resolving customer concerns and general support inquiries.
• Oversees customer inventories, monitors orders and shipments.
• Ensures quality, delivery and budget objectives are met/exceeded.
• Provides recommendations for warehouse operations to improve by focusing on process workflow, personnel and space requirements, equipment and layout.
• Produces regular reports and statistics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Completes other duties as assigned by Operations Team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of core education and related professional experience.
• 3+ years of industry work experience; two years of specific warehouse experience with proven results; supply chain experience required.
• Advanced service, production, or supervisory role having greater responsibility to perform all (or most) of the standard work required within the function.
• Personnel management and supervisory experience required.
• Prior experience of Domestic and International services within the logistics industry
• Experience leveraging technology to perform daily tasks, including strong familiarity with MS Office applications (in particular Exchange, Word & Excel), web navigation & basic hardware.
• Prior use with PO system, enterprise sourcing and/or inventory oversight for multiple locations.
• Ability to travel 10%.

Key Attributes

• Unwavering commitment to safety and cleanliness standards
• Strong customer service orientation with 3PL relationship management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities
• Superior problem-solving and interpersonal skills
• Ability to quickly build rapport with both customers and internal teams
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational capabilities
• Adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bilingual

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