Warehouse Manager

SENIOR MANAGER WAREHOUSE & DISTRIBUTION - RICHMOND, VIRGINIAA Leading Manufacturing Company in the Richmond, Virginia area needs a Senior Manager Warehouse & Distribution. A Bachelor's Degree is Required for this Position. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.RESPONSIBILITIES:The Senior Manager of Warehouse and Distribution will lead the operational launch and ongoing excellence of our new Distribution Center. This role will own the end-to-end lifecycle of goods"”from initial receiving and P1/P2 requisition fulfillment to final pick/pack/ship logistics. We are looking for a strategic leader who can blend Lean/Six Sigma methodologies with hands-on team building to manage multi-million-dollar inventory and drive high-performance results in a high-growth environment. This role will have 3 direct reports and responsibility for 124 hourly associates.Launch & Operational Excellence: Lead the strategic startup of the new facility; direct all daily receiving, warehousing, and distribution activities to ensure 100% on-time shipping and logistics precision.Process & Strategy: Design and implement optimized warehouse layouts and workflows. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximize storage density and minimize touches.Systems Leadership: Spearhead the integration and optimization of WMS systems. Evaluate and implement future automation, such as robotics or RFID, to scale operations.Continuous Improvement Leadership: Lead site-wide Kaizen events and continuous improvement projects to eliminate the "eight waste" (DOWNTIME), specifically focusing on overproduction and unnecessary motion.Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) methodologies and statistical tools to reduce variability in order fulfillment and inventory accuracy.Warehouse Layout Optimization: Design and implement high-efficiency layouts using 5S and fixed-location principles to minimize travel distance and maximize picking speed.KPI Management: Establish and monitor -focused KPIs, such as Dock-to-Stock time, First-Pass Yield, and Order Cycle Time, using real-time data from the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to improve daily execution.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or Business, and at least 15 years of training and experience required.10-15+ years of progressive experience in warehouse / distribution, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role. Experience with new facility launches is a major plus. Preferred 2 years specifically in a Continuous Improvement or Operational Excellence roleTechnical Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of WMS, ERP systems, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or Tableau)Regulatory Knowledge Deep understanding of OSHA safety protocols and HAZMAT shipping regulations.APICS or ISM Certification is Preferred. Certifications:APICS (CSCP/CPIM) or Lean Six Sigma Green / Black Belt preferred.Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to present operational data to executive leadership.Strong ability to lead teams through organizational change and a "Gemba-first" mindset (managing from the floor, not the desk)An in-depth knowledge and understanding of warehouses, inventory and manufacturing processes and knowledge of MRP is required along with a demonstrated understanding of warehousing best practices, and knowledge of material control.ERP (AS400 preferred), MS Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point

Created: 2026-05-10