Warehouse Manager

Description

The Warehouse Manager oversees all day-to-day warehouse operations to ensure goals are met safely, efficiently, and with a high level of quality. This role supports a positive, team-oriented environment while driving performance and continuous improvement across the operation.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all functions within the distribution warehouse, including packaging operations.
• Contribute to strategic planning by providing insights, completing action plans, monitoring results, and ensuring productivity, quality, inventory accuracy, and customer-service standards are consistently met.
• Lead all HR-related functions for the department, including recruiting, onboarding, training, coaching, scheduling, performance management, and corrective actions. Communicate clear expectations and uphold company policies.
• Monitor financial performance by maintaining accurate inventory, analyzing variances, understanding equipment needs, and optimizing labor utilization.
• Provide strong leadership with a focus on developing and mentoring direct reports to enable effective team management across shifts or functional areas.
• Maintain and improve warehouse processes by enhancing product handling and storage methods across receiving, inspection, storage, picking, and shipping.
• Ensure all equipment and machinery remain safe, functional, and well-maintained.
• Review warehouse layout and product flow as needed; recommend equipment additions or process changes to improve efficiency.
• Enforce safety standards and regulatory compliance while maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy work environment.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through training, industry networking, and relevant publications.
• Oversee facility and grounds-related needs, such as fire codes, inspections, building maintenance, and safety requirements.
• Source, quote, and purchase equipment or facility-related items as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven management experience with a record of successful leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to motivate employees and drive quality, accuracy, and productivity in a safe, team-focused environment.
• Creative, detail-oriented, efficient, and adaptable to shifting priorities.
• Capable of working independently, managing multiple tasks, and learning new skills quickly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive approach to new projects, with sound judgment and the ability to make informed recommendations.
• Effective project-management skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
  
  

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job.

Compensation

• From $100,000 annually
  
  

Work Location

• KONG - Golden, Colorado
  
  

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance with low-cost premiums
• Access to voluntary benefits
• Employer paid short-term/long term disability and life insurance
• 401k with employer matching
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Personal Leave Accrual
• Pet Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, dog toys, and more!