Manager - Warehouse, Logistics & Inventory Control

Position Title: Manager, Warehouse, Logistics & Inventory Control

Reports To: Director, Supply Chain

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Grade: 10

Pay Range: $103,000-$148,000

Date Revised: December 2025

Position Overview:

The Manager, Warehouse, Logistics & Inventory Control is responsible for the daily execution and performance of inbound and outbound warehouse operations, logistics coordination, and inventory control at a single site. This role provides visible, hands-on leadership on the warehouse floor while ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations.

The position balances people leadership with active involvement in operational problem-solving, workflow management, and performance monitoring. Success is defined by strong safety results, accurate inventory, reliable service levels, and disciplined day-to-day execution.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse & Logistics Operations

• Oversee day-to-day warehouse operations including receiving, replenishment, selection, loading, and shipping.
• Maintain a regular floor presence to monitor workflow, resolve issues, and support managers and supervisors.
• Direct daily labor deployment, shift coverage, overtime usage, and productivity expectations.
• Review operational plans, staffing levels, and throughput to ensure service and safety targets are met.
• Monitor equipment usage and coordinate repairs, maintenance, and vendor support as needed.
• Review daily shipping, loading, and audit documentation to ensure accuracy, food safety, and loss prevention.

Inventory Management & Control

• Own daily inventory accuracy for the site, including receiving accuracy, adjustments, cycle counts, and audits.
• Actively review inventory variances and work with inventory and warehouse teams to resolve root causes.
• Ensure correct and consistent use of WMS and inventory systems across all warehouse functions.
• Support implementation of inventory tools, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
• Partner closely with production, procurement, logistics, and sales to address shortages, excess, or service risks.

Leadership & People Management

• Provide hands-on leadership to warehouse managers, supervisors, and inventory control employees.
• Lead daily huddles, shift handoffs, and operational reviews as needed.
• Coach managers and supervisors on execution, safety, and employee engagement.
• Participate in hiring, training, performance reviews, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Maintain open communication with employees and address morale, concerns, and engagement opportunities.

Safety, Compliance & Quality

• Enforce safety policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements on a daily basis.
• Partner with Safety to conduct observations, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, USDA, DOT, AIB, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintain an audit-ready facility through consistent documentation and standard work adherence.

Performance & Cost Control

• Track and review daily and weekly KPIs related to safety, productivity, accuracy, service, and labor cost.
• Identify operational issues and implement immediate corrective actions.
• Support budget management by controlling labor, supplies, damage, and rework costs.
• Recommend process improvements and efficiency opportunities based on hands-on operational observations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in warehouse, distribution, or logistics operations.
• Demonstrated experience leading daily operations in a high-volume, single-site warehouse environment.
• Strong working knowledge of warehouse workflows, inventory control, and safety compliance.
• Ability to lead from the floor and make timely operational decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food, consumer goods, or regulated distribution environments.
• Strong working knowledge of WMS and inventory management systems.
• Experience improving labor productivity, accuracy, and safety performance.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong operational leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze daily performance data and take corrective action.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Consistent application of policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Powered Industrial Equipment Certification (to be obtained within 3 months, if required).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to navigate all areas of the facility, including office spaces, warehouse areas, and the exterior perimeter.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary to safely perform job duties.
• Ability to stand, sit, and carry out tasks throughout a full shift, with appropriate meal breaks.
• Physically capable of standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, and crouching as needed.
• Able to lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier objects with reasonable accommodations.
• Visual acuity sufficient to perform job duties accurately.
• Capable of assessing weights, judging distances, and working at various heights.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 6am-4pm. Occasional off shift for operational needs.

Compensation:

At Cayuga Milk Ingredients, we value a fair and comprehensive approach to compensation. Our wage range for this role is determined by various factors, including skill sets, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and organizational needs. It is not typical for an employee to start at or near the top of the range for the position. Compensation decisions are made based on individual job circumstances considering skill level, previous experience, and education requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Cayuga Milk Ingredients is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Non-Discrimination Policy:

The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing or disclosing their own pay or the pay of others. However, employees with access to compensation information as part of their job duties are prohibited from disclosing this information to unauthorized individuals, except in specific circumstances outlined by applicable laws and regulations (41 CFR 60-1.35(c)).

General Statement:

All Cayuga employees recognize that the success and prosperity of the company is everyone’s responsibility. All employees are expected to treat each other in a positive, respectful, and professional manner, to be at work for their assigned shift and to work safely as a team. Employees must be self-starters who can relate to all levels of the organization.

Disclaimer:

o All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

o This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

o The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion.

o This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Disclaimer: For Recruiter’s and Staffing Agencies

o At Cayuga Milk, our Human Resources Team leads most of our hiring efforts and takes pride in connecting directly with talented individuals who share our values and passion for what we do. Most of our roles are filled through applications submitted via our careers site or through direct outreach from our team.

o While we occasionally partner with external recruitment agencies, we do so only with those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. Currently, we are not adding new agencies to that list.

o If an unsolicited resume or candidate submission is received from an agency or recruiter not authorized by our Human Resources Team, it will be treated as a direct application. Cayuga Milk will not be responsible for any placement or referral fees related to these submissions.